Norm Coleman flip flops on arbitrary timelines

Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) has flip flopped on arbitrary timelines. His plan to end the Iraq War is conceived around an arbitrary timeline, the 2008 election. This is despite his frequent previous claims to be opposed to arbitrary timelines:

"The safety of our troops – and providing them with the tools they need for success – remains my number one concern. Setting an arbitrary timeline for withdrawal does not protect our troops--but does embolden our enemies.
(Norm's 3/29/07 press release)

Norm desperately needs some way to seem moderate and reasonable after four plus years of supporting Bush's disastrous war and occupation of Iraq 100%.