Category Archives: Opposition

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Roberto Silvers

Originally posted on Caracas Chronicles:
As of 6:51 p.m., based on numerous sources, we can safely predict Henrique Capriles has won the opposition’s nomination. Congratulations to all the candidates for a great primary. On to October, united we stand. UPDATE: …

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Memoria y Cuenta 2011 = Crazy Uncle Storytime from Venezuela

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Roberto Silvers

Live-blogging Hugo Chávez 2011 annual address: Yes, el Señor Hugo Chávez did show us fantastically rendered charts of GDP figures and percent debt. But the overwhelming impression of watching the entire address was his penchant for internal reflexion and habits … Continue reading →

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DemNewsVen Poll: Who will be Venezuela’s next president?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Roberto Silvers

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A Dying President and Electoral Gamesmanship: Violent Thoughts in Venezuela

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Roberto Silvers

Chávez stands at his death door. The opposition is poised and united. State media are at the service of the Chávez 2012 campaign. I see promise for Venezuela. Perhaps not because of the successes of the revolution. Perhaps not due … Continue reading →

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Henrique Capriles: The ‘Least Worst’ Candidate

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Roberto Silvers

I do not believe Capriles to be a horrible candidate. I just don’t think he’s the best the opposition has to offer. After devoting several hours to seeking out radicalism in some ranks of Primero Justicia, I am pleased to … Continue reading →

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Instant runoff, approval voting, and the status quo (Caracas Chronicles)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Roberto Silvers

If you haven’t already, please check out my latest post on instant runoff and approval voting in the opposition presidential primary over at Caracas Chronicles.

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Campaign Launch Dates and the Sluggish Opposition in Venezuela

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Roberto Silvers

While the United States is certainly not a good comparison for “all things politics” in Venezuela, some basic parallels should be drawn from time to time. Regardless of your ideology, it is difficult to deny that democracy works in the … Continue reading →

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Instant Runoff Voting Essential for Opposition Primary Elections in Venezuela

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Roberto Silvers

(For more detailed analysis on this subject, please see my latest post entitled “Instant runoff, approval voting and the status quo” published by Caracas Chronicles.) “Instant runoff voting” (or “votación multiple”) is essential for opposition presidential primary elections currently being … Continue reading →

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STOP SHOUTING! Free Political Advice for Venezuela’s Parliamentary Opposition (Caracas Chronicles)

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Roberto Silvers

Right Honorable Opposition Deputies of the National Assembly of Venezuela – It is time for a strategy change. I have watched you closely for three months, and last night’s display of ineffective reciprocal rudeness was the last straw. Therefore, to … Continue reading →

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