This headline bugs the heck out of me. Since when did being balanced and thoughtful and considering of the merits of both sides started getting called "hedging"

This headline bugs the heck out of me. Since when did being balanced and thoughtful and considering of the merits of both sides started getting called "hedging". It's only hedging if you take a more neutral position to minimize downside. Taking a neutral position because you believe there is greater correctness in the middle than on either side is not hedging.