BENCHMARKS FOR BOEHNER: And some further thoughts here.

Back before the elections I commented about the Republicans: “It’s as if they had some sort of bizarre death wish.” Still seems to be true.

UPDATE: Reader Keith Mitchell writes:

One has to wonder if the Boehner has been reading the reports the Defense Department is already required to publish quarterly. Titled “Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq.” Complete with benchmarks and progress.

Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq:
Link

Weekly Updates on reconstruction:
Link

State Department Updates:
Link

My guess would be “no.”