The problem is the US and Iraqi governments leak information the second they get it. the terrorists would know the timetables once they were created in secret. Mitt does not understand the nature of the modern world.
And there should be no timetables for withdrawl. Withdrawl should be determined by the situation on the ground.
I think Mitt was trying to parse this issue.. in supporting Bush with the veto, but still when I listen to him, he was willing to go against the surge or turn on the war if it was in his best political interest. You know where John McCain has stood.