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Everything is perceived as a potential "lifejacket" for Bush. The Alito nomination is too. That is largely nonsense. When he starts withdrawing troops, <u>his polls numbers will soar.</u> Americans are not so shallow as to need signs and signals, real improvement will come when Bush is again recognized for doing good work. And he will be soon enough - all Presidents have ups and downs.

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I'm definitely interested in getting some action on this prediction. Please define "soar", "withdrawal" of troops, and the time interval you believe it will take the poll numbers to "soar" following such "withdrawal". Thanks.