President Bush’s surprise trip to Iraq to meet newly named Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is just what the doctor ordered. Americans need to be reminded of the progress we’ve made, and the high stakes of finishing what we started.

Bush in Baghdad is a big deal.

And, looking at the news recently, things certainly appear to be looking sunnier for the Bushies.

Bright spots:

1. Zarqawi dead.

2. Iraqi government getting it together ‘” key cabinet positions filled.

3. USA Today/Gallup poll shows huge boost in public confidence over Iraq.

4. Bush’s poll numbers climbing.

5. Rove cleared’