Democrats
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Hillary Clinton
Voted for the 2003 invasion but says knowing what she knows now, she would have acted differently. Supports phased redeployment of troops.
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Barack Obama
Opposed the war from the outset. Supports phased withdrawal of troops and a UN convention to achieve national reconciliation.
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Mike Gravel
Opposed use of military force in Iraq, supports immediate troop withdrawal.
Former Democratic Candidates
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John Edwards
Voted for the 2003 invasion but now says he regrets that vote. Supports a complete withdrawal of troops in 12-18 months.
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Dennis Kucinich
Voted against use of military force in Iraq, opposes additional war funding and has called for troop withdrawal.
Republicans
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John McCain
Voted for 2003 invasion and says U.S. troops should remain until Iraq can defend itself.
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Ron Paul
Voted against use of military force in Iraq, believes military victory in Iraq is unattainable.
Former Republican Candidates
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Rudy Giuliani
Supports the war and opposes a timetable for withdrawal.
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Mike Huckabee
Supports surge strategy, opposes proposals to cut funding or set a timetable for withdrawal.
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Duncan Hunter
Voted for the use of military force, supported Bush plan to increase troops and says U.S. is obligated to complete its mission.
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Mitt Romney
Supported initial decision to go to war, but has since criticized its handling. Backs surge strategy, would maintain troop levels in Iraq.
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Fred Thompson
Voted for the 2003 invasion and said he would do essentially what George W. Bush is doing in Iraq.
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