This election was al-Qaeda’s last major chance to be relevant in Iraq; they knew it, and we knew it. Had they disrupted the elections in a major way, they’d have been a force to be reckoned with in Iraq for some time to come. But Iraq will now have a…

Yet another milestone in Iraq’s transition to democracy: another vote in which Iraqis clocked to the polls, showing a clear thirst for democracy.

And this should be good news for several sides:

• For Iraqis, who are clearly get…

Yet another milestone in Iraq’s transition to democracy: another vote in which Iraqis clocked to the polls, showing a clear thirst for democracy.

And this should be good news for several sides:

• For Iraqis, who are clearly get…

I’m getting behinder and behinder every day it seems like. Other than this post I don’t have anything to add to the excellent coverage elsewhere in the sphere, but I want to at least point out some don’t miss

They’re making history in Iraq in what the Associated Press is calling “one of the largest and freest elections in the Arab world.” Once again, the Democrats find themselves on the outside looking in on an historic event. Glen Dean…

Tom Graffagnino sends along his thoughts on events in Iraq as only he can:Well, now they’ve gone and done it! Baghdad’s voting to be free…. A Pelosi-Murtha Nightmare! Oh! Dear God!….. How could this be!? ***** Just imagine! My! How

Today’s elections in Iraq can only be described as outstanding as “Millions of Iraqis Vote in Relative Peace”
Millions of Iraqis, from tribal sheiks to entire families with children in tow, turned out Thursday to choose a parliament in a mostly peace…

Coverage in the Washington Post includes: Ellen Knickmeyer and Jonathan Finer reporting on strong turnout across Iraq. Doug Struck writing that the chances for secular candidates appear dim in Basra. Ellen Knickmeyer reports on former PM Allawai. The P…

It appears as though the Iraqi elections were a stunning success:

Up to 15 million Iraqis — including large numbers of Sunnis, who boycotted the January elections — voted in historic parliamentary elections Thursday to establish a permanent democra

It’s a beautiful day in Los Angeles. The LA Times is closing their national edition. Doug from Upland over at Free Republic is aggregating photos.
Michelle Malkin is keeping us current… as always. As is Hugh Hewitt.
Indeed, it see…

Awesome! Iraq the Model is blogging the vote so make sure to check their election day post often for updates and photos.
No word yet on what Howard Dean thinks of the democratic process taking place there today – yet.
PM Update: Voting was extended…

The Iraqis are out in force, voting with a vengeance and giving people the finger.

Elections in Iraq a Success

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Why this hypocrite is in Iraq basking in the glory of these victorious elections… after all of his attacks on the Bush Administration. Lisa Hat tip: Michelle Malkin

Live blogging going on at Pajamas Media.
Gateway Pundit has lots of news as does Michelle Malkin.

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