If this parlimentary coup attempt fails Maliki will be even more beholden to Sadr then he is now.
Talks Under Way to Replace Iraq PM - washingtonpost.com
By HAMZA HENDAWI and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA
The Associated Press
Sunday, December 10, 2006; 6:29 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Major partners in Iraq’s governing coalition are in behind-the-scenes talks to oust Prime Minister Nouri […]

