The PR Push

The massive PR push to force Congress to fund the continuation of the war reaches its climax:

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- President Bush arrived at an air base west of Baghdad Monday on an unannounced visit, the White House said.

…Air Force One touched down under the blazing sun at al Asad Air Base in Anbar province. The White House said the base was chosen because of the "remarkable turnaround" in the province.

Bush has hailed Anbar -- a Sunni province west of Baghdad -- as a success, citing the U.S. military's alliance with tribal leaders in fighting al Qaeda in Iraq.

Marine commanders on the ground told Bush that "morale is high," despite long troop rotations.

The president was expected to deliver televised remarks from the base at about 12:30 ET.

Well, I suppose the good news it that it's Labor Day, and no one will be watching TV at 12:30 ET.