http://community.myvoa.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?mediaType=blog&quantity=50&as=45137&sortType=recent&adminTags=Issue&description=Top 10 most recent videos&feedName=The Issues Top 10 most recent videos Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:40:35 GMT Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:40:35 GMT admin@USAVotes2008.com (VOA_News) admin@USAVotes2008.com (VOA_News) KickApps Feed Builder 2008-08-18T15:40:35Z 8 http://community.myvoa.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=45137&includeBlog=on&sortType=recent -1 http://community.myvoa.com/_Foreign-Policy/BLOG/90734/45137.html Foreign policy covers a broad range of issues impacting the relationship between the United States and the rest of the world. Each candidate has a slightly different perspective as he approaches relations with other nations. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Barack Obama has an academic and activist background and says the United States should have a nuanced foreign policy based on diplomacy. He says he would be willing to meet with leaders of countries hostile to the United States to negotiate out of a position of strength. John McCain has a military background and his foreign policy is based on national security. He takes a tough stance on foreign goverments perceived to be hostile to U.S. interests, and says defeating what he terms "radical Islamic extremism" is the main challenge of the 21st century. Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach to foreign policy? Foreign policy covers a broad range of issues impacting the relationship between the United States and the rest of the world. Each candidate has a slightly different perspective as he approaches relations with other nations. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Barack Obama has an academic and activist background and says the United States should have a nuanced foreign policy based on diplomacy. He says he would be willing to meet with leaders of countries hostile to the United States to negotiate out of a position of strength. John McCain has a military background and his foreign policy is based on national security. He takes a tough stance on foreign goverments perceived to be hostile to U.S. interests, and says defeating what he terms "radical Islamic extremism" is the main challenge of the 21st century. Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach to foreign policy? Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:40:35 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Foreign-Policy/BLOG/90734/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-18T15:40:35Z Election myVOA Foreign policy covers a broad range of issues impacting the relationship between the United States and the rest of the world. Each candidate has a slightly different perspective as he approaches relations with other nations. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Barack Obama has an academic and activist background and says the United States should have a nuanced foreign policy based on diplomacy. He says he would be willing to meet with leaders of countries hostile to the United States to negotiate out of a position of strength. John McCain has a military background and his foreign policy is based on national security. He takes a tough stance on foreign goverments perceived to be hostile to U.S. interests, and says defeating what he terms "radical Islamic extremism" is the main challenge of the 21st century. Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach to foreign policy? election, foreign, foreign policy, policy nonadult false Foreign Policy text blog election,foreign,foreign policy,policy 2898 50 4.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 1 Election 0 90734 3155149 Admin 103614 http://community.myvoa.com/_Healthcare/BLOG/89725/45137.html Millions of Americans are uninsured or underinsured amid rising health care costs. Healthcare - and who should pay for it - is a key issue in the campaign. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama’s plan creates a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have employer-provided health care and who do not qualify for other existing federal programs. It requires employers who do not provide health coverage to pay into the program. He does not mandate individual coverage for all Americans, but requires coverage for all children. Obama predicts his plan will cost somewhere between $50 billion and $65 billion and will be financed by tax cuts that are set to expire. John McCain supports a plan that includes giving low-income Americans tax credits when they buy health insurance, but he opposes federally mandated universal coverage. His plan focuses on bringing down the cost of healthcare, as opposed to boosting the number of insured people. He also advocates the use of health savings accounts and says small businesses should come together to negotiate lower rates with health care providers. Join the discussion: Should the United States offer universal government health insurance? What kind of health coverage is available where you live? Are you covered, and if so, do you feel confident that you would receive the care you need in an emergency? Millions of Americans are uninsured or underinsured amid rising health care costs. Healthcare - and who should pay for it - is a key issue in the campaign. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama’s plan creates a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have employer-provided health care and who do not qualify for other existing federal programs. It requires employers who do not provide health coverage to pay into the program. He does not mandate individual coverage for all Americans, but requires coverage for all children. Obama predicts his plan will cost somewhere between $50 billion and $65 billion and will be financed by tax cuts that are set to expire. John McCain supports a plan that includes giving low-income Americans tax credits when they buy health insurance, but he opposes federally mandated universal coverage. His plan focuses on bringing down the cost of healthcare, as opposed to boosting the number of insured people. He also advocates the use of health savings accounts and says small businesses should come together to negotiate lower rates with health care providers. Join the discussion: Should the United States offer universal government health insurance? What kind of health coverage is available where you live? Are you covered, and if so, do you feel confident that you would receive the care you need in an emergency? Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:47:36 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Healthcare/BLOG/89725/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-13T16:47:36Z myVOA Millions of Americans are uninsured or underinsured amid rising health care costs. Healthcare - and who should pay for it - is a key issue in the campaign. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama’s plan creates a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have employer-provided health care and who do not qualify for other existing federal programs. It requires employers who do not provide health coverage to pay into the program. He does not mandate individual coverage for all Americans, but requires coverage for all children. Obama predicts his plan will cost somewhere between $50 billion and $65 billion and will be financed by tax cuts that are set to expire. John McCain supports a plan that includes giving low-income Americans tax credits when they buy health insurance, but he opposes federally mandated universal coverage. His plan focuses on bringing down the cost of healthcare, as opposed to boosting the number of insured people. He also advocates the use of health savings accounts and says small businesses should come together to negotiate lower rates with health care providers. Join the discussion: Should the United States offer universal government health insurance? What kind of health coverage is available where you live? Are you covered, and if so, do you feel confident that you would receive the care you need in an emergency? health care, healthcare, insurance, medical, universal nonadult false Healthcare text blog health care,healthcare,insurance,medical,universal 1641 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 0 0 89725 3155149 Admin 103614 http://community.myvoa.com/_Immigration/BLOG/89716/45137.html While immigration has not been a leading topic during this year's campaign, it is an issue that could deliver a key constituency to both candidates: the Hispanic vote.   [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Barack Obama supported a major immigration bill co-sponsored by John McCain that would have strengthened border protection and legalized millions of undocumented immigrants already in the United States. Obama also voted to authorize the construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, as did Senator McCain. McCain is at odds with most of his party on immigration, having long argued for a path to citizenship in the overhaul of U.S. immigration laws.  Many conservatives strongly opposed the immigration bill he co-sponsored, deriding it as "amnesty."  The legislation failed to pass a senate vote in 2007.   Join the discussion: What do you think about U.S. immigration policy? Is illegal immigration fair to legal immigrants? Do you believe illegal immigrants help or hurt the United States economy? See also Who Can Be President ? While immigration has not been a leading topic during this year's campaign, it is an issue that could deliver a key constituency to both candidates: the Hispanic vote.   [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Barack Obama supported a major immigration bill co-sponsored by John McCain that would have strengthened border protection and legalized millions of undocumented immigrants already in the United States. Obama also voted to authorize the construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, as did Senator McCain. McCain is at odds with most of his party on immigration, having long argued for a path to citizenship in the overhaul of U.S. immigration laws.  Many conservatives strongly opposed the immigration bill he co-sponsored, deriding it as "amnesty."  The legislation failed to pass a senate vote in 2007.   Join the discussion: What do you think about U.S. immigration policy? Is illegal immigration fair to legal immigrants? Do you believe illegal immigrants help or hurt the United States economy? See also Who Can Be President ? Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:34:02 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Immigration/BLOG/89716/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-13T16:34:02Z myVOA While immigration has not been a leading topic during this year's campaign, it is an issue that could deliver a key constituency to both candidates: the Hispanic vote.   [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Barack Obama supported a major immigration bill co-sponsored by John McCain that would have strengthened border protection and legalized millions of undocumented immigrants already in the United States. Obama also voted to authorize the construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, as did Senator McCain. McCain is at odds with most of his party on immigration, having long argued for a path to citizenship in the overhaul of U.S. immigration laws.  Many conservatives strongly opposed the immigration bill he co-sponsored, deriding it as "amnesty."  The legislation failed to pass a senate vote in 2007.   Join the discussion: What do you think about U.S. immigration policy? Is illegal immigration fair to legal immigrants? Do you believe illegal immigrants help or hurt the United States economy? See also Who Can Be President ? illegal, illegal immigration, immigration, mexico nonadult false Immigration text blog illegal,illegal immigration,immigration,mexico 1931 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 2 0 89716 3155149 Admin 103614 http://community.myvoa.com/_Economy/BLOG/89715/45137.html The battered U.S. economy has become a front and center issue for the presidential candidates, both of whom voted to pass the Bush administration's $700 billion rescue package for Wall Street.  While on the campaign trail, Obama and McCain also came up with their own proposals to shore up the financial crisis.[image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama's $60 billion dollar plan includes a temporary tax credit for companies that create new jobs in the United States. His proposal also offers penalty-free withdrawals of up to $10 thousand dollars from individual retirement accounts and places a 90 day ban on banks from foreclosing on homeowevers who are behind in their mortgage payments.  McCain says he will help middle-class Americans deal with the faltering economy by eliminating taxes on unemployment benefits and instituting measures aimed at helping retired workers keep their savings.  His $53 billion dollar plan also replaces struggling homeowners' bad mortgages with affordable loans and includes tax cuts that McCain says could help create new jobs.    Join the discussion: How much does the health of the U.S. economy affect you where you live? Tell us how you think the global economic turmoil will impact you. The battered U.S. economy has become a front and center issue for the presidential candidates, both of whom voted to pass the Bush administration's $700 billion rescue package for Wall Street.  While on the campaign trail, Obama and McCain also came up with their own proposals to shore up the financial crisis.[image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama's $60 billion dollar plan includes a temporary tax credit for companies that create new jobs in the United States. His proposal also offers penalty-free withdrawals of up to $10 thousand dollars from individual retirement accounts and places a 90 day ban on banks from foreclosing on homeowevers who are behind in their mortgage payments.  McCain says he will help middle-class Americans deal with the faltering economy by eliminating taxes on unemployment benefits and instituting measures aimed at helping retired workers keep their savings.  His $53 billion dollar plan also replaces struggling homeowners' bad mortgages with affordable loans and includes tax cuts that McCain says could help create new jobs.    Join the discussion: How much does the health of the U.S. economy affect you where you live? Tell us how you think the global economic turmoil will impact you. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:22:03 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Economy/BLOG/89715/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-13T16:22:03Z myVOA The battered U.S. economy has become a front and center issue for the presidential candidates, both of whom voted to pass the Bush administration's $700 billion rescue package for Wall Street.  While on the campaign trail, Obama and McCain also came up with their own proposals to shore up the financial crisis.[image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama's $60 billion dollar plan includes a temporary tax credit for companies that create new jobs in the United States. His proposal also offers penalty-free withdrawals of up to $10 thousand dollars from individual retirement accounts and places a 90 day ban on banks from foreclosing on homeowevers who are behind in their mortgage payments.  McCain says he will help middle-class Americans deal with the faltering economy by eliminating taxes on unemployment benefits and instituting measures aimed at helping retired workers keep their savings.  His $53 billion dollar plan also replaces struggling homeowners' bad mortgages with affordable loans and includes tax cuts that McCain says could help create new jobs.    Join the discussion: How much does the health of the U.S. economy affect you where you live? Tell us how you think the global economic turmoil will impact you. economic, economy, growth, issue, issues nonadult false Economy text blog economic,economy,growth,issue,issues 4094 210 4.80952 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 5 0 89715 3155149 Admin 103614 http://community.myvoa.com/_Energy/BLOG/89713/45137.html The candidates have both said the United States depends far too much on imported fuel, but differ on how to develop other sources of energy and lessen demand. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama says as president he wants 10 percent of U.S. energy to come from renewable sources. He was previously against lifting restrictions against offshore oil drilling, but he now supports limited drilling. He also advocates taxing oil company windfall profits and subsidies for ethanol. McCain wants to expand U.S. domestic oil exploration and production by ending restrictions of offshore drilling. He is also a strong advocate of increased reliance on the use of alternative energy sources such as nuclear power, bio-diesel, and natural gas. He opposes drilling for oil in the Arctic, taxing oil company windfall profits and ethanol subsidies. Join the discussion: What do you think the United States should do to cope with higher oil prices? Is the cost of oil directly affecting you? The candidates have both said the United States depends far too much on imported fuel, but differ on how to develop other sources of energy and lessen demand. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama says as president he wants 10 percent of U.S. energy to come from renewable sources. He was previously against lifting restrictions against offshore oil drilling, but he now supports limited drilling. He also advocates taxing oil company windfall profits and subsidies for ethanol. McCain wants to expand U.S. domestic oil exploration and production by ending restrictions of offshore drilling. He is also a strong advocate of increased reliance on the use of alternative energy sources such as nuclear power, bio-diesel, and natural gas. He opposes drilling for oil in the Arctic, taxing oil company windfall profits and ethanol subsidies. Join the discussion: What do you think the United States should do to cope with higher oil prices? Is the cost of oil directly affecting you? Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:08:27 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Energy/BLOG/89713/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-13T16:08:27Z myVOA The candidates have both said the United States depends far too much on imported fuel, but differ on how to develop other sources of energy and lessen demand. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama says as president he wants 10 percent of U.S. energy to come from renewable sources. He was previously against lifting restrictions against offshore oil drilling, but he now supports limited drilling. He also advocates taxing oil company windfall profits and subsidies for ethanol. McCain wants to expand U.S. domestic oil exploration and production by ending restrictions of offshore drilling. He is also a strong advocate of increased reliance on the use of alternative energy sources such as nuclear power, bio-diesel, and natural gas. He opposes drilling for oil in the Arctic, taxing oil company windfall profits and ethanol subsidies. Join the discussion: What do you think the United States should do to cope with higher oil prices? Is the cost of oil directly affecting you? climate change, drilling, environment, greenhouse, offshore, oil, supply nonadult false Energy text blog climate change,drilling,environment,greenhouse,offshore,oil,supply 1821 20 2.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 1 0 89713 3155149 Admin 103614 http://community.myvoa.com/_War-on-Terror/BLOG/89710/45137.html Overall, there is little difference between the two candidates' positions on how to fight terrorism. Both favor a mixture of using U.S. law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military to prevent future attacks and capture terror suspects. However, they differ on how the Iraq war plays into the U.S. strategy on fighting global terrorism. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama says his first priority is to end the war in Iraq, which he calls a diversion from the fight against al-Qaida. The Democratic candidate once said he might order a military strike inside Pakistan against al-Qaida without the consent of the Pakistani government. But he has also emphasized more cooperative approaches, such as building alliances and restoring relationships with countries to help bolster national security. A senior policy adviser says McCain thinks the best way to protect the United States from another terrorist attack is to stop al-Qaida from getting a foothold in Iraq and Afghanistan. The adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, says McCain’s security policy is completely intertwined with his understanding that the United States has to be successful in Iraq.   Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach to the War on Terror? Overall, there is little difference between the two candidates' positions on how to fight terrorism. Both favor a mixture of using U.S. law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military to prevent future attacks and capture terror suspects. However, they differ on how the Iraq war plays into the U.S. strategy on fighting global terrorism. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama says his first priority is to end the war in Iraq, which he calls a diversion from the fight against al-Qaida. The Democratic candidate once said he might order a military strike inside Pakistan against al-Qaida without the consent of the Pakistani government. But he has also emphasized more cooperative approaches, such as building alliances and restoring relationships with countries to help bolster national security. A senior policy adviser says McCain thinks the best way to protect the United States from another terrorist attack is to stop al-Qaida from getting a foothold in Iraq and Afghanistan. The adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, says McCain’s security policy is completely intertwined with his understanding that the United States has to be successful in Iraq.   Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach to the War on Terror? Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:58:31 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_War-on-Terror/BLOG/89710/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-13T15:58:31Z Election myVOA Overall, there is little difference between the two candidates' positions on how to fight terrorism. Both favor a mixture of using U.S. law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military to prevent future attacks and capture terror suspects. However, they differ on how the Iraq war plays into the U.S. strategy on fighting global terrorism. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Obama says his first priority is to end the war in Iraq, which he calls a diversion from the fight against al-Qaida. The Democratic candidate once said he might order a military strike inside Pakistan against al-Qaida without the consent of the Pakistani government. But he has also emphasized more cooperative approaches, such as building alliances and restoring relationships with countries to help bolster national security. A senior policy adviser says McCain thinks the best way to protect the United States from another terrorist attack is to stop al-Qaida from getting a foothold in Iraq and Afghanistan. The adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, says McCain’s security policy is completely intertwined with his understanding that the United States has to be successful in Iraq.   Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach to the War on Terror? afghanistan, election, iraq, issue, pakistan, terrorism, war on terror nonadult false War on Terror text blog afghanistan,election,iraq,issue,pakistan,terrorism,war on terror 2120 10 4.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false 2 Election 0 89710 3155149 Admin 103614 http://community.myvoa.com/_Iran/BLOG/89704/45137.html While both candidates say they will do everything in their power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, they differ on how to conduct diplomacy with Tehran. How to handle tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions is a top foreign policy issue. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Supports what he calls "tough and principled diplomacy" with the "appropriate" Iranian leaders. Obama views the Bush administration’s record of setting preconditions for talks with Iran as strengthening Tehran’s position. He also advocates a range of sanctions against Iran. After Iran test fired several missiles, McCain said the United States needs an effective missile defense system, including the planned missile defense sites in the Czech Republic and Poland. He strongly opposes unconditional talks with Iran's president, saying the United States government must pressure Tehran to peacefully, but decisively, make changes. Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach towards Iran and why? While both candidates say they will do everything in their power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, they differ on how to conduct diplomacy with Tehran. How to handle tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions is a top foreign policy issue. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Supports what he calls "tough and principled diplomacy" with the "appropriate" Iranian leaders. Obama views the Bush administration’s record of setting preconditions for talks with Iran as strengthening Tehran’s position. He also advocates a range of sanctions against Iran. After Iran test fired several missiles, McCain said the United States needs an effective missile defense system, including the planned missile defense sites in the Czech Republic and Poland. He strongly opposes unconditional talks with Iran's president, saying the United States government must pressure Tehran to peacefully, but decisively, make changes. Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach towards Iran and why? Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:23:05 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Iran/BLOG/89704/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-13T15:23:05Z myVOA While both candidates say they will do everything in their power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, they differ on how to conduct diplomacy with Tehran. How to handle tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions is a top foreign policy issue. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain Supports what he calls "tough and principled diplomacy" with the "appropriate" Iranian leaders. Obama views the Bush administration’s record of setting preconditions for talks with Iran as strengthening Tehran’s position. He also advocates a range of sanctions against Iran. After Iran test fired several missiles, McCain said the United States needs an effective missile defense system, including the planned missile defense sites in the Czech Republic and Poland. He strongly opposes unconditional talks with Iran's president, saying the United States government must pressure Tehran to peacefully, but decisively, make changes. Join the discussion: Which candidate has the right approach towards Iran and why? diplomacy, iran, issues, nuclear nonadult false Iran text blog diplomacy,iran,issues,nuclear 2082 20 2.5 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 1 1 89704 3155149 Admin 103614 http://community.myvoa.com/_Iraq/BLOG/89183/45137.html With thousands of U.S. troops on the ground and a fragile security situation, Iraq is among the most pressing foreign policy issues facing the candidates. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain A longtime critic of the war, Obama advocates a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq and boosting U.S. forces in Afghanistan, where he says the real war on terror needs to be fought along with a renewed focus in Pakistan. McCain is a strong supporter of the war, saying it would be a “grave mistake” for the United States to leave before al-Qaida in Iraq is defeated and before a competent, trained, and capable Iraqi security force is in place. He opposes a specific timetable for withdrawing U.S. forces.   Join the discussion: Should the United States have a clear timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq? With thousands of U.S. troops on the ground and a fragile security situation, Iraq is among the most pressing foreign policy issues facing the candidates. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain A longtime critic of the war, Obama advocates a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq and boosting U.S. forces in Afghanistan, where he says the real war on terror needs to be fought along with a renewed focus in Pakistan. McCain is a strong supporter of the war, saying it would be a “grave mistake” for the United States to leave before al-Qaida in Iraq is defeated and before a competent, trained, and capable Iraqi security force is in place. He opposes a specific timetable for withdrawing U.S. forces.   Join the discussion: Should the United States have a clear timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:37:12 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Iraq/BLOG/89183/45137.html VOA_News 2008-08-11T12:37:12Z myVOA With thousands of U.S. troops on the ground and a fragile security situation, Iraq is among the most pressing foreign policy issues facing the candidates. [image] Barack Obama [image] John McCain A longtime critic of the war, Obama advocates a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq and boosting U.S. forces in Afghanistan, where he says the real war on terror needs to be fought along with a renewed focus in Pakistan. McCain is a strong supporter of the war, saying it would be a “grave mistake” for the United States to leave before al-Qaida in Iraq is defeated and before a competent, trained, and capable Iraqi security force is in place. He opposes a specific timetable for withdrawing U.S. forces.   Join the discussion: Should the United States have a clear timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq? 2008 campaign, iraq, iraq war, issues, mccain, obama nonadult false Iraq text blog 2008 campaign,iraq,iraq war,issues,mccain,obama 3178 20 5.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3155149&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/icons/defaultMember_45137_portrait160X120.jpg false United States 2 0 89183 3155149 Admin 103614