The Iraqi elections appear to be a bigger success than most pundits thought.
Reports are saying that many areas had at least a 50% turnout and some areas as high as 80%.
Threats of a "bloodbath" by insurgents failed to materialize. There were some incidents involving homicide bombers that killed over 30 people.
While the election looks like a success, liberals, led by John Kerry, are still saying that the elections are not the story. That unless Iraq is secure there can be no forward movement. Senator Kerry obviously underestimates the bravery or interest in democracy of the Iraqi people.
Yahoo! News - Bush Declares Iraq Election a Success
More tomorrow in the Morning Briefing.
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