The Wapo and others are reporting on the high turnout on a relativity peaceful day in Iraq.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 15 -- Millions of voters in Iraq ignored the threat of attack and cast ballots Saturday in a constitutional referendum that was remarkably calm, with isolated insurgent attacks on polling stations and sporadic clashes with U.S. Marines west of Baghdad, but no major bombings or mass killings.
Setting the deadline actually seemed to work as the Shiites came back to the table at the last minute. Even though many voted no, the fact that they voted gives more legitimacy to the process. So, can't we just admit that Bush's plan is working? I'll make this a dkos diary below the fold.
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