Historical clue formulations

• Vacillated — 2026-06-26
• Was on the verge of collapse — 2019-02-10
• Wet like a seesaw — 2014-08-23
• Was a rocker? — 2014-01-04
• Went back and forth on a decision — 2012-08-05
• Was indecisive — 2003-03-27
• Was on the brink — 2000-07-17
• Showed indecision — 1994-06-09
• Did not move decisively — 1994-03-04