An AP-Ipsos survey found that only 36 percent of those questioned believe the troop increase which President Bush initiated in early 2007 has helped stabilize Iraq. 60 percent of Americans feel troop withdrawal is a good option.
The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) has found that Iraq is still strained by deep sectarian differences and rampant violence. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has concluded that Iraq has met only four of 18 agreed political and military objectives.
Gen. David Petraeus testified to Congress that some progress has been made in defeating the Al-qaida and militia groups, but that he was dissapointed with the overal results.
