Well so far Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani leads 3-1 over current Ayad Allawi.

Any thoughts?

Well so far Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani leads 3-1 over current Ayad Allawi.

Any thoughts?

Gooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllll.

Sorry that's the first thought that comes to mind when I see a name like that and a number that looks like a soccer score.

I'm not too surprised by the results so far. I just figured a lot of people here would be because there doesn't seem to be any foul play in the numbers.

I'd like to point out that the United States backed Allawi does have the 2nd highest share of the votes. Says something about the Iraqi's trust in the United States if you ask me.

I didn't have any doubts that Ali al-Sistani might take the lead.

Is it ali Al Sistani or the ticket he endorsed? I am unaware....

The United Iraqi Alliance ticket

At least that fat fu** al sader wasn't on the ticket