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Iraq & Foreign Policy

The Iraq war has dominated both the Presidential election campaign and congressional debate in Washington. Divided mostly along partisan lines, candidate positions vary from withdrawing all American troops within months to partitioning Iraq along sectarian lines to keeping a strong American troop presence until the US is "victorious". Other issues include the threat of Iran as an emerging power, the continued attempt to resolve the Israel-Palestinian question, an increasingly unstable Pakistan, North Korea and its nuclear weapons, the ongoing genocide in Darfur and America's reputation in the world. Candidates' positions on the war in Iraq and foreign policy in general vary greatly. Foreign policy issues include the war on terror, weapons of mass destruction, Iran, Darfur, the global economy and America's reputation.

Democratic Stand on Iraq & Foreign Policy

Barack Obama

Obama wants to gradually withdraw troops from Iraq, and pressure the Iraqi government to rebuild and govern itself. He wants to send in more troops to Afghanistan to focus on defeating Al Qaeda and capturing Osama bin Laden. Obama advocates international economic pressure on Iran, as well as direct diplomacy. He also supports engaging Iran and Syria in direct dialogue and has been outspoken on Darfur.

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Republican Stand on Iraq & Foreign Policy

John McCain

McCain believes that by maintaining a strong presence in Iraq, the U.S. can win the war on terror. McCain wants troops to stay in Iraq until the Iraqis can self-govern peacefully and democratically. The Iraqi government can use its budget surplus to rebuild infrastructure and restore basic services. In dealing with Iran, McCain advocates tough economic sanctions and international pressure. He believes a stronger military is the key to national security.

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