The war in Iraq – a right way to wage the war on terror or an example of bad foreign policy? Five years on, US voters remain divided over the future course of the war in Iraq. Some feel the surge has worked and that troops should stay as long as necessary. Others want a timeline for a complete withdrawal. It’s a divide mirrored among our team of Observers.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the financial crisis, health care, national security - the next US president will have to deal with all of these issues as soon as he takes charge. Our Observers told us the main issues or factors that concerned them and will determine their vote on November 4th.

We asked our Observers if their questions and concerns were answered during the latest face-off between Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican candidate John McCain. Most of them said no. Read more...

The presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama sparked a discussion among our Observers over who will be a better leader. Read more...