Clinton uses Obama to dodge criticism of 2002 Iraq War vote

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published 14 October 2015

The other four Democrats on stage with Hillary Clinton during Tuesday's presidential debate all agreed on one thing: Clinton's vote to authorize the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was a huge blunder. "Well, I recall being on a debate stage about 25 times with then-Sen. Obama, debating this very issue," Clinton responded. "After the election, he asked me to become secretary of state. He valued my judgment." Watch below. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.

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