Iraq Vote

Initial reports estimated 11 million Iraqis voted yesterday for their new parliament. Now the media's reporting 70% which is 10.5 million. Either way, participation increased from under 60% last January. Is that progress, Chairman Dean?

Democrats are going to morph their dove-ish message into withdrawal at any pace which inconveniences President Bush. They'll continue to say there is no strategy except their own. I doubt the public will regard withdrawal as a political win for the Democrats. This was a win for America and Iraq; hopefully other regional reformers too.