 The senator and ex-First Lady began as the frontrunner for the Democrats.
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Voted for the 2003 invasion. Says she would have acted differently had she known what she knows now. Against surge strategy. For phased redeployment of troops and a cap on numbers.
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Opposes military action against Iran without congressional approval. Wants to try diplomacy and sanctions before using force. Reluctant to meet Iranian leaders before they make concessions.
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Backed the Patriot Act, which granted the government unprecedented powers to investigate terror suspects. Says if America were attacked, she would not shy away from "a military response", if appropriate.
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Would agree limits on US carbon emissions, as part of post-Kyoto deal. Wants tougher energy and car efficiency standards and more funding for green research, aiming at energy independence.
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Advocates universal healthcare coverage through compulsory health insurance subsidised for poor people. As First Lady, she oversaw an unsuccessful project to give full cover to all Americans.
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Backs full immigration reform, including tighter borders, tougher penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers and steps to bring the estimated 12m illegal immigrants "out of the shadows".
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Says a woman's right to choose is a fundamental constitutional right. Latterly talks more about the role of faith, values and education in preventing unwanted pregnancies in the first place.
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Says rising pay inequality is damaging America's middle and working class. Would cut tax benefits to big companies and invest in jobs. Has spoken against free trade pacts.
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Arizona senator and Vietnam war hero would be oldest man to become president.
The Illinois senator promises "change" and would be the first black US president.
