If Clinton had ordered an invasion of Iraq would the Republicans have supported him?

Answer 1

the question is moot that would not have happened. he would have gone after osama not saddam

Answer 2

I would have supported someone who wasn't trying to divert our attention away from his numerous lawsuits and scandals. Clinton did not have the clout because he let his personal life interfere with his job. There was plenty of support in regards to Iraq, but not where clinton was concerned. That is why the war was voted on and passed not just once, by almost a 100% to 0 margin. Those in congress knew exactly what had been going on for years and years. Long before Bush came into the picture.
For those unknowing....Clinton wanted to go in, but was so afraid of public opinion and the fear of the tail wagging the dog, he did nothing,. Those were from his lips, so don't try to give this any grand gesture of peace and love out of that man.

Answer 3

No, but if he had a Democratic Congress he would have. History shows that is a post World War II America partisan politics has played has played the biggest role in the expansion of the Unitary Executive.

Korean War, In Youngstown Sheet & Tube v. Sawyer (1952), the supreme court ruled that, "The President's power, if any, to issue the order must stem either from Congress or from the Constitution its self."

Vietnam War, Johnson had a Democratlly controlled Congress pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.

War on Terrorism, Bush had a Repubilcan controlled Congress.

Answer 4

I would have.

I am now an Independent but at the time I was a registered Republican. I felt it was a mistake not to finish the job the first time (under Bush I). I believe strongly that if a country goes to war it should be all or nothing. Half way gets you hit from both sides and never accomplishes anything.

Answer 5

No.
You have to understand Washington.
These numb nuts, both parties, have
the hugest egos in the world. These
people from the President on down
have been coddled, primped, pampered,
spoiled, bought and sold so often and
for so long they all think they're God's
gift to the American people.
In addition, the two parties are like a bad
marriage where both fight all the time,
both want to be right and neither can
admit when they're wrong.
I'm sure you get the idea.
I won't go on it makes me sick.

Answer 6

As a republican, yes I would have supported Clinton had he ordered an invasion, instead of just taunting them every time he got in trouble.
Saddam has been playing cat and mouse for many years and should have been taken care of a long time ago. America's problem is we've let bullies push around for too long and by doing so, they think we are wussies. First sign of trouble and we bolt. Bomb our naval ships or our embassies? No problem, we know you hate us and it's our fault.

Answer 7

Only if Clinton promised to lead the troops on the front line.

Answer 8

No Congress impeached him for his time after time screw-ups, you could indirectly blame him for the attack on america and the mess in Iraq. The republicans have control of congress and anything slick willy tryed to do congress would have a hard time following him.

Answer 9

Clinton, nor any other Democrat would have invaded Iraq..........for Bush it was about the oil, he just use the idea of Weapons of Mass Destruction as a vehicle to justify the invasion......and by the way....I'm republican.

Answer 10

Clinton was too busy doing Monica in the oval office to worry about Iraq.

Answer 11

I doubt it. Clinton was the sorriest excuse for a president the United States as ever seen. You want to get someone that has impeachable offenses, look at the spineless, adulterous, bastard we called a president, Clinton.