Historical clue formulations

• Political tactic — 2010-11-26
• Dodge — 2010-11-21
• Dodge — 2008-05-16
• Dodge — 2005-02-26
• Waffling, e.g. — 2003-03-28
• Unsatisfying reply to a question — 2002-03-31
• Attempt to escape — 1995-10-15