The evidence is clear: the United States is winning in Iraq. Despite the willingness of the mainstream media to ignore democratic progress in Iraq, General Petraeus’ counterinsurgency plan has borne fruit and the democratically-elected Iraqi government is working to bring reconciliation to the people of Iraq. Now, as pro-victory citizens, it is our task to help bring about political progress in Washington for the military progress our troops have secured abroad.

This spring, Students for Victory is running ‘Eight Weeks to Assessment’, our campaign as part of the overall pro-victory coalition’s efforts to prepare for General Petraeus’ testimony before Congress in mid-March. Defeatist members of Congress and their leftist allies used the Gen. Petraeus’ last assessment in September as a launching pad for attacks on our mission there, our soldiers, and even the General himself, and we expect the same to occur in March.

To prepare for the upcoming struggle, we will be rapidly assembling a 'ground game' in eight steps. For the next seven weeks, we will send you an action item every week. Individually each item is fairly simple, but as a whole, your efforts will help Students for Victory make a difference in the struggle for Iraq and help defeat the defeatists.

Week 1: Invite Five Friends

Week 2: Nominate State Coordinator

Week 3: Join Our Mailing List

Thanks to your participation, Eight Weeks to Assessment has been a great success! Over the past three weeks, we have expanded our Facebook group, recruited several state coordinators and publicized our mailing list. Thank you for participating, and if you haven't already, please check out the links above and take part in our past action items!

Defeatist Members of Congress continue to work for arbitrary withdrawal despite the clear successes of the Coalition counterinsurgency plan implemented by General Petraeus. Last week, the newspaper The Hill reported that Rep. John Murtha will use the second half of the 2008 war supplemental to once again force the military to withdraw from Iraq. We cannot sit by and allow this to occur.

This week, we are asking you to call Rep. John Murtha at 202-225-2065 and request that full funding be given to our troops in combat without strings or arbitrary timelines.

Please take a few minutes to call Rep. John Murtha’s Washington D.C. office and request that full funding be given to our troops in combat and that they be allowed to continue their successes against Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Representative Murtha’s office number is (202) 225-2065, and we ask that you call him this week and make your voice heard. Take the next step in the journey towards victory!