"The Democrats, knowing this tried to capitalize with the overhyped and mischaracterized Murtha pull-out-now "reversal". They would like nothing more than for people to think that they forced the issue when of course it was part of the plan all along."
Bullseye!
Yes. It is for the same reason that Zarqawi's crowd will hang around even if it's just three of them setting off the occasional IED. The moment we leave they will declare victory regardless of circumstances on the ground.