Sunnis Want Americans to Stay

This is from the New York Slimes Times:

As sectarian violence soars, many Sunni Arab political and religious leaders once staunchly opposed to the American presence here are now saying they need American troops to protect them from the rampages of Shiite militias and Shiite-run government forces...The new stance is one of the most significant shifts in attitude since the war began. It could influence White House plans for a reduction of the 134,000 troops here and help the Americans expand dialogue with elements of the insurgency.

The Times reporting good news from Iraq is also a "significant shift". Maybe they are a little contrite?