Iraqi election law passes, sort of.... not really

Technically, an Iraqi provincial election measure passed their parliament yesterday, but implementation as it stands is still pretty doubtful. The Kurds walked out on the vote over questions over representation in Kirkuk, and much of the ISCI followed in sympathy.

(LATimes) "Although the measure Tuesday was passed by parliament through a secret ballot, it requires approval by the three-member presidential council led by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, a Kurd who is all but certain to reject the legislation."

Juan Cole sums up the mess with this wonderful post title, "Passage of Electoral Provision Likely will Delay Elections."