Iraq

Was invading Iraq a mistake?

McCain says no. From the Washington Post: "Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) delivered a robust defense of the war in Iraq on Wednesday, declaring that President Bush and the conflict's supporters are on the right side of history in the struggle against terrorism and extremism." (link)

Obama says yes. He was a vocal critic before the war started. From Obama's website: "I spoke out against what I called 'a rash war' in Iraq. I worried about, 'an occupation of undetermined length, with undetermined costs, and undetermined consequences." (link)

How long should American troops be in Iraq?

McCain believes American troops should stay in Iraq as long as necessary. From McCain's website: "A greater military commitment now is necessary if we are to achieve long-term success in Iraq. John McCain agrees with retired Army General Jack Keane that there are simply not enough American forces in Iraq." (link)

Obama will bring the majority of American troops home within 1-2 years. From Obama's website: "Obama will immediately begin to remove our troops from Iraq. He will remove one to two combat brigades each month, and have all of our combat brigades out of Iraq within 16 months." (link)