Venezuela analysts cast doubt on presidential election

[joshcryer]

2. This is what the right wingers in Miami want.

They're salivating for a bad outcome. 6 months ago such an outcome was more likely, but as Capriles has built his campaign, such an outcome seems less and less likely. It's still plausible, mind you, but not likely. The Chavista's have no problem coopting and ignoring laws, so if Chavez dies after the deadline to register, they'll just retroactively change the law and install their candidate. If they do delay or stop the elections you can expect a serious outcry from the left opposition.