Iraq votes

From the NYT – “Polls close in Iraq’s Constitutional referendum”: “Iraqis walked through silent streets this morning to begin voting on a new constitution that, if passed, would mark a major step toward the formation of the country's first full-term government since the toppling of Saddam Hussein.”

Early reports indicate that turnout is high, even in Sunni areas. Good news. More up-to-the-minute blogging at Iraq the Model – keep scrolling.