They need to explain to the public that this is war and this happens in war. That we are winning and because we are winning the enemy is conentrating on making PR moves (that this is one of them). That we at home have a job to do and that is to be strong and support the effort..... on and on and on... everything they haven't been doing the last 3 years.
They also can start promoting patriotic events.
The majority of "Real Voters" (Not the general public, and not a poll of "adults") understand that these things happen in wars and understand that we are winning the war in Iraq. That is what matters, it is a majority of voters that keep us in power and keep us winning this war, and that is all what matters.
I dont think anyone can question this presidents dedication to the troops, thats a no brainer