August 26, 2010
The Sadr movement announced on Aug. 26 that it will begin serious negotiations with other blocs the week of Aug. 30 to end the government stalemate over the premiership, AKnews reported. A member of the party’s negotiating team said they will “nominate a new candidate who cares of the interest of the Iraqi people.” An Iraqi National Alliance (INA) member said on Aug. 25 that his party has accepted the candidacy of current Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of the State of Law coalition, alongside other INA candidates. INA will choose a final prime minister candidate through internal voting.
Source : STRATFOR