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    Iraq Makes a Comeback in Presidential Politics

    As a candidate for President in 2008, Barack Obama promised to get the US out of Iraq. He finally withdrew the last combat troops four years ago, leaving just 3500 soldiers behind. Then came ISIS, the so-called Islamic State. Now, the President is sending 450 more -- to help train Iraqis.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 16, 2015 • 32m Listen

    As a candidate for President in 2008, Barack Obama promised to get the US out of Iraq. He finally withdrew the last combat troops four years ago, leaving just 3500 soldiers behind. Then came ISIS, the so-called Islamic State. Now, the President is sending 450 more -- to help train Iraqis. Some critics warn against sliding into another war the US can't win. Others contend it's too little, too late — when a real offensive is needed. There's a vast range of contradictory options as another presidential campaign makes consensus a distant dream.

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    Edging Back into Iraq
    1. 1:20Putin Beefs Up Nuclear Arsenal and Condemns US Aggression
    2. 8:11Iraq Makes a Comeback in Presidential PoliticsYou’re reading this
    3. 41:21Why Is the DOJ Going After Libertarian Trolls?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

      NewsNationalPolitics

    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Edging Back into Iraq
    1. 1:20Putin Beefs Up Nuclear Arsenal and Condemns US Aggression
    2. 8:11Iraq Makes a Comeback in Presidential PoliticsYou’re reading this
    3. 41:21Why Is the DOJ Going After Libertarian Trolls?
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