Elections Over in Iraq

It's still too early to tell just how happy Happy Jihadi is, but I can think of two reasons for celebratory gunfire. The first is that Dr. Condi Rice says things went better than expected, despite some deadly attacks on polling places. The second is that John Kerry is already trying to downplay the significance of today's events. I can think of no better indicator that the elections have been successful than that prominent Democrats are trying to say they are no big deal.

"In a statement Sunday, Sen. Edward M. Kenned, D-Mass, said Bush "must look beyond the election."

Thanks Teddy. That kind of talk makes Happy Jihadi want to fire off a couple rounds in your honor.