In August, 22 more Americans died in Iraq. That's 4,150 since our invasion on March 19, 2003, and 1,064 since the start of the 'surge'.
To a Republican, most of whom are unrepentant Chickenhawks, 1,064 needless deaths is 'success'.
To a Democrat, one who served, and one who really supports our troops, it's a miserable failure.