'Indefinite' Chávez reign? (Thanks to Anonymous and Gare at the Majority Report Blog)

Rachel Maddow actually sounded a bit SURPRISED this morning.....

at the news that Hugo is setting himself up as "El Presidente para Vivo" ("President for Life" for you non-undocumenteds)!

But, I'm sure we'll get some spin from his fans on the American Left on how the "25 year Presidential term is necessary to combat the poverty and to enact all his wonderful reforms" soon.

<>Posted by: Gare at May 8, 2006 09:55 AM
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'Indefinite' Chávez reign?

CARACAS - (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez said he could seek ''indefinite'' reelection through a referendum if the opposition boycotts upcoming presidential elections.

Chávez made the remark Friday, saying if the opposition pulls out of the Dec. 3 vote or makes false claims of electoral fraud, ''I would call a national referendum to have the people decide if I can continue here indefinitely or if I have to go after six years in 2014.'' Venezuela's constitution allows a president to be reelected only once in immediate succession. That limit would give Chávez six more years in office if he is reelected.

Polls shows Chávez is likely to win the elections, and international observers have validated recent votes. But some opposition members have questioned the selection of new directors for the country's electoral council, claiming they are government sympathizers.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/14520616.htm

"government sympathizers"? heh heh

Gare sure made it sound a lot different.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 8, 2006 10:32 AM