Chicago Life

Are Americans forgetting about Iraq?

By PAM BERNS

Obama’s great showing in South Carolina is convincing Democrats and independents that he may be able to beat the top Republican in November. If he runs against McCain, the question will be whether we want to stay in Iraq indefinitely. It seems like those who are supporting McCain this time around are skipping over this major issue.

Published: January 28, 2008

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