SUPPORT FOR SURGE SURGING: “In the latest USA TODAY/Gallup Poll, taken Friday through Sunday, the proportion of those who said the additional troops are ‘making the situation better’ rose to 31% from 22% a month ago. Those who said it was ‘not making much difference’ dropped to 41% from 51%.” These numbers still aren’t stellar, but the magnitude of the shift is pretty impressive, particularly given the generally negative treatment from traditional media.