The vote seemed to go fairly smoothly today. There was some scattered instances of violence but not nearly as much as was previously expected or feared, much like the election last January. Turnout was high as well, estimated at or a little over sixty percent.
Indications are that turnout was also high within the Sunni provinces, not at all like last January’s election. Some might fear that high Sunni turnout bodes poorly for the constitution’s chances of ratification. I tend to agree with John Hinderaker of Powerline however that the constitution will be ratified regardless and that Sunni participation in the democratic process should be welcomed and viewed as a positive development. Remember, Sunnis were boycotting the process not too long ago; Sunni involvement in Iraq’s infant democracy is a sign of progress. They now realize the train is leaving the station and they better get on board; good news for Iraq and bad news for the terrorist "insurgency" within that country.
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