Early Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

The war in Iraq is yet another divisive topic that often turns into a one-issue vote. Like abortion, voters could very well pick a candidate who agrees with their position – and those positions run the gamut. Some opposed going into Iraq in the first place, others are calling for an immediately withdrawal, another group is pushing for a phased withdrawal. Others are considering partitioning the country along ethnic boundaries or staying the course until the Iraq government can take over.

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Candidate Responses

Joe Biden

Early Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Favors withdrawal of most U.S. troops by year end. Voted for war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008.

Hillary Clinton

Early Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Favors cap on troop levels and starting withdrawal in three months, with U.S. out by 2009. Voted for war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008

John Edwards

Early Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Favors immediate withdrawal of 40,00 to 50,000 troops. Supported war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008. Opposed Bush plan to send additional troops to Iraq.

Rudy Giuliani

Early Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Opposes setting timetable for troop withdrawal. Supported Bush plan to send additional troops.

Mike Gravel

Early Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Supports immediate withdrawal of troops. Opposed use of military force in Iraq and says Congress should demand an end to the war.

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