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Most Iraqis Say “Surge” Failing, Conditions Worsening

HeadlineSep 10, 2007

While Petraeus is expected to report progress in Iraq, a new poll shows a majority of Iraqis believe the so-called troop surge has failed. Residents around Baghdad say President Bush’s increase of at least 24,000 troops has worsened conditions on the ground. The number of Iraqis now calling for an immediate withdrawal has increased over when the surge began.

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