Instructions: In this task, you are given a piece of an article. Your task is to generate a short summary of the text. Try to give the summary in just one sentence.
Input: Iraqis braved the threat of bombs and other violence to vote Wednesday in parliamentary elections amid a massive security operation as the country slides deeper into sectarian strife.
Output:
Republican US Rep. John Kline will host a campaign event with Tea Party activist and congressman Allen West.