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Debate over Iraq

Iraq was a major issue in the presidential race and remains a subject of intense debate in Congress and the media as well as among the American public.
This page was archived in January 2005.

Bush: 'Stakes are clear' in Iraqi elections
Reporter planted GI's question for Rumsfeld
War protesters march on White House | Divided U.S.
One year later, Bush defends Iraq speech
Dems want uranium claim probed | Search for WMD
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Occupation & Insurgency
- U.S. Reaction
- Global Impact

War in Iraq: Major Combat

Occupation & Insurgency/U.S. Reaction

A roundup of the political debate over Iraq and Americans' reaction from May 2003 to January 2005.



		ELECTION 2004

The U.S. involvement in Iraq dominated the 2004 presidential race as President Bush defended his decision to invade and challenger Sen. John Kerry attacked the Bush administration's policies.
Election 2004: The Issues
Iraq dominates Bush, Kerry debate



		REACTION TO ABUSE

In 2004, allegations of prisoner abuse emerged after the publication of graphic photographs depicting U.S. soldiers abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad.
Shock, outrage over prison photos
Gallery: Reaction | Military prosecution, step by step



		ON THE HOME FRONT


Key Players: U.S. leaders	List: U.S. Casualties	TIME.com: Bush's daunting task	U.S. sending more troops before Iraq vote

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