But despite a largely silent stance ever since, Ms. Mellon, 45, hasn't exactly shunned the public eye.
A hardline approach to its neighbour has been the official stance ever since the Cheonan, a Southern military corvette, was torpedoed in March.
But principled stands in support of our values, in support of fundamental rights, in support of a country where everyone is safe from violence and hate: these are more important stances than ever.
And with the markets fluctuating wildly and dire economic news plentiful, Virginians are likely to mine specific kitchen-table policy stances more than ever before.
Simmering tension between Avery, his teammates and his coach boiled over in the aftermath, with the dressing room united in its stance against him ever wearing a Stars sweater again.
Although Mr. Santorum's argument was clearly offered in strong support of the rights of Israeli settlers, it is interesting that his extreme stance, if it ever became official United States policy, could actually undermine Israel's stated goal of remaining "a Jewish and democratic state".
The way of the cross is perhaps the most aggressive stance towards evil ever taken.
And, for those mired in the "no amnesty ever" stance -- wake up!
His love is accepting, without prejudice, without condition, all encompassing, and the only stance you will ever need to take.
Today, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen at Politico have done another one of those "Behind The Curtain" takes on the state of play, and hold on to your hats, because here's the breaking news: Republicans are unwilling to budge from their "no revenue never ever" stance, no matter what the White House is willing to offer.
