Yeah, but when you know the results in advance, printing the tee shirts is no problem...
In theory (of course this is just theory---you know, sorta like Evolution?) Not just the numbers of votes, but the people having a say in the selection of the candidates has primacy. Only then has the election any meaning. It is all about the people making their own choices.
I would like to see a democratic process in Iraq. But unless, and until the Iraqi people want this--it won't be accepted. I hope our propaganda, er, PR work has been adequate to convince the Iraqiis to want this.
Publius