Day Nineteen – A win for “Change”?

Shkow Sharif

While the postponement of the referendum on the Kurdish Constitution is being played as another political game between Arabs and Kurds in the media the “Change” List are taking this as their first major blow against the ruling parties.

As the only major Kurdish opposition force against the current draft of the Kurdish Constitution, which they say gives too much power to the President, the “Change” list have, since its passing in parliament two weeks ago, been fiercely campaigning against it.

Its postponement by the Iraqi Electoral Commission has given the “Change” List a chance to flex their muscles to the Kurdish voters. After casual talks with some members I have been given the impression that the “Change” list is eager to use the opportunity to boast their national and international influence to the Kurdish People.

However, as we move in to the fourth week of campaigning with the finish line in sight the “Change” list, who are celebrating the postponement, will be well advised to tread carefully as the issue could still turn around and bite them in the rear.