"National Rescue Government" in Iraq discussed by Condi Rice?

I haven't seen this anywhere else, so treat this as very unconfirmed, but still.....

Baghdad: The fate of the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki hangs in the balance, as a result of the deteriorating security situation in Baghdad.

This development comes in the wake of increasing talk in Iraqi political circles about the near departure of Al Maliki, because of the collapsed security situation......

It is also said in Iraqi political circles that Rice mentioned the establishment of a National Rescue Government if sectarian strife continues to escalate.

This is a recurring rumor in Iraq, but this is the first time I have seen it directly attributed to an American source. It should also be noted that there are rumors saying that Iyad Allawi may be the center of such a "National Rescue Government." He's even mentioned in this article.

Rumors, but they seem to be growing.

Also: (WaPo) Gen. Casey said the current violence is "leaving U.S. commanders and the Iraqi government "not comfortable" with the current situation there." He expects the current level of violence to continue for the forseeable future.