The government would
likely benefit in multiple ways if opposition voters stay home. For one,
leaders could shoot down the mounting belief both internally and
internationally that the government has turned authoritarian by pointing to the
elections. Victories in a significant number of states would allow officials to
assert that the government retains popular support despite the deep economic
crisis. More… 
Friday, October 13, 2017
Months after violent protests, Venezuelan election tests opposition to Maduro
The government would
likely benefit in multiple ways if opposition voters stay home. For one,
leaders could shoot down the mounting belief both internally and
internationally that the government has turned authoritarian by pointing to the
elections. Victories in a significant number of states would allow officials to
assert that the government retains popular support despite the deep economic
crisis. More… 
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