We are Confused

Which is it?

"His insistence that he would only serve a maximum of two terms in office is also an admirable promise in an era in which too many have made a career in elected public service."
- The Independent, in its Editorial Endorsement of Lee Brunckhart for mayor in the Republican primary

Or

"Should the mayor's 38 years of service to the city be judged on the basis of three sluggish years?"

"During these tough economic times, change should not be made for the sake of change. We recommend voters grant four more years to the candidate with decades of experience..."
- The Independent, in its Editorial Endorsement of Frank Cicchinelli for a seventh (7th) term as mayor in the Democratic primary

So much for consistency...