Baghdad Bob, meet Baghdad Dan:

"We are pleasantly surprised at the progress on the political front," Senor said, citing Iraq's new interim constitution. After detailing what he said was political progress in the country, he acknowledged that "there is no doubt the security situation is a problem."

As Senor spoke, a mortar round landed near the former Sheraton hotel, which houses many Westerners, at the edge of Firdos Square. Explosions continued in central Baghdad through the early morning.

via Billmon...