Chavez's socialist rule at risk as Venezuelans vote

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washingtonpost.com/world/venezuelans-flood-polls-for-historic-election-to-decide-if-hugo-chavez-remains-in-power/2012/10/07/d77c461c-10c8-11e2-9a39-1f5a7f6fe945_story.html
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelans flooded polling stations Sunday in the most anticipated election in years, to decide whether the ailing president, Hugo Chavez, should extend his long rule by six years and complete the consolidation of his socialist project in this oil-rich country.
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His challenger, Henrique Capriles, who is 40 and nicknamed “Skinny” by his followers, has been able to marshal a large following of people who believe that Chavez’s 14 years in power have led to rampant crime, mismanagement and a moribund economy.
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I don’t wish the man bad health or death… but I do wish him a change of career very soon. 🙂
 
For the benefit of the people suffering in this country, I wish Chavez a speedy move to his next phase of life - or lack thereof.
 
We can hope that he goes away…fraud will keep him in power.
 
Surprise!
Today on on the Chavez News Network, El Presidente won with 102% of the popular vote. In other news the candidate for the opposition party has mysteriously disappeared.
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Funny a man who touts the “virtues of socialism” yet travels outside of the country for healthcare. :rolleyes:
 
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