The United Iraqi Alliance (Shiite alliance backed by Shiite Muslim clergy): 4,075,295 - about 48 percent - for 140 seats.
Under 50%. Good. That means they'll be sure to have to compromise, which will make the chances higher of having a strong, secular Constitution. Not saying it wouldn't have happened otherwise, but it helps the chances.
6 posted on 02/13/2005 4:34:53 PM PST by iceemonster