mr gates are you trying to turn the wave of american politics with this conclusion

If Bush wins the war
Progress in Iraq could change the course of the US race, says Gerard Baker, US Editor
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/
U.S. defense secretary makes unannounced visit to Iraq
Defense Secretary Robert Gates will use his latest unannounced trip to Iraq to assess whether the downturn in violence in parts of the country can be sustained, and whether Iran is working to quell the shipment of arms into Iraq, officials said Wednesday as the Pentagon chief made his sixth visit to the country.
no please please not george bush the movie part 2 or is that three ? ;