McCain and the War on Iraq

Iraq Presence

Some of his past comments, however, have caused controversy. He was criticized by Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for saying in New Hampshire last year that U.S. troops could be in Iraq for 50 to 100 years. He also raised eyebrows with a joke about bombing Iran. In addition, he has used tough rhetoric toward China, Russia and North Korea.

``There's a sense that, with McCain, the way to solve problems is through the military,'' said Gergen, who advised Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

Republican strategist John Feehery said McCain's comments reflect ``a fierce patriotism that can manifest in ways that might seem off-putting to some people.''

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