controlled national assembly would guarantee seats for Sunni politicians if turnout in Sunni areas proves dismal. Some analysts believe Bush could yet prove flexible, citing the U.S. decision to opt for a June handover of power last year after Shi'ite leaders protested an initial plan that would have put off sovereignty until 2005. "We still may see Mr. Bush do this, but until he gets to figuring out how, he's not going to think out loud because that could turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy," O'Hanlon said. --SP 2332 Local Time 2032 GMT
