Iraq War Remains a Quagmire That Republicans Hope to Avoid

Twelve years since the United States invaded Iraq, the war remains a quagmire for Republicans who have an eye on the presidency.

Following former Gov. Jeb Bush’s remarks — which he later tried to clarify and play down — that he would have authorized the same war that his brother, President George W. Bush, waged to topple Saddam Hussein, other White House hopefuls in his party in the 2016 race are eagerly making it known they disagree.

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey appeared happy to weigh in on someone...