How did Santa Anna’s policy of supporting a cause one year and opposing it the next help him politically?

Kept potential opponents confused.
It allowed him to be all things to all people.
It kept him from having to commit to any one side.

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How did Santa Anna’s policy of supporting a cause one year and opposing it the next help him politically? 

Kept potential opponents confused.
It allowed him to be all things to all people.
It kept him from having to commit to any one side.

anonymous · Answer

I think kept him from having to commit to any one side, but check with someone else because I really don't know.

anonymous · Answer

It kept him from having to commit to any one side.