Picking the President: Middle East

Aren't you getting sick of all this? You aren't? Oh, OK.

John McCain

• Would attack, possibly invade, to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons
  
• Supports economic sanctions on Iran
  
• Would not meet with Iranian leaders
  
• Defends Kyl-Lieberman amendment
  
• Supports more aid to Israel

Barack Obama

• Would order air strikes to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons
  
• Supports sanctions on Iran, also positive incentives
  
• Would meet directly with Iranian leaders
  
• Opposed Kyl-Lieberman, called it belligerent
  
• Supports aid to Israel and to Palestinians
  

Point to Obama. McCain once again seems too eager to use the Commander-in-Chief part of the job, eager to use war as a first resort. At least give diplomacy a try.