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Iraqi General Election Set For January 30, 2010

Agence France PresseMay 18, 2009.

The general election is expected to be a key test of popular support for the Shiite-led government of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

In Iraq's Provincial Elections, Promises of Security Trumped Religion

Zaineb Naji, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. February 12, 2009.

Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonated with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.

Iraq Election Results Point to a Big Win for Maliki

Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK. February 5, 2009.

Iraqi voters have rebuffed religious parties and cemented the power of the country's Prime Minister.

Iraqis Go to the Polls: What to Watch For

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. January 30, 2009.

A guide to Iraq's first election since 2005.

With Unexpected Iraqi Withdrawal Demand, Bush Has Lost the War

Gareth Porter, IPS News. July 11, 2008.

New Iraqi resistance to U.S. demands reflects Iran's influence as well as Sadr's belief that he could succeed in driving U.S. forces out.

Bush's Word Games on Permanent Bases

Gareth Porter, IPS News. June 13, 2008.

American promises made to the Iraqi government on the question of military bases have been revealed as carefully-worded ruses.