Kurdish democracy growing to represent an actual positive outcome from America’s War in Iraq

Iraqi Kurd leader’s absence emboldens opponents

AFP – As Iraq’s president recovers in Germany from a stroke, his political party at home faces a stiff challenge from an emboldened opposition in upcoming Kurdish elections, with some forecasting a disastrous showing. The struggles facing Jalal Talabani. With Iraq leader in Berlin, party struggles at home. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles