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ICS also asked respondents about each candidate's "Vision for Venezuela as a country." Chavez scored 67.6% approval. On a related question about how much they knew about his vision, 78% said they were well informed. Most like what they see.
Asked "(w)hich of the two candidates would guarantee the country's sovereignty," respondents rated Chavez 56.2%. Capriles scored 28.4%.
ICS figures are consistent with voter sentiment since July 2011.
IVAD, Datanalisis, Hinterlaces, GISXXI, and other pollsters give Chavez a lead ranging from 15 - 35 points. In response, MUD already refuses to say if they'll respect October results.
Chavez called on Capriles to state his intentions publicly. He said he'll accept whatever results turn out.
Capriles didn't respond in kind. Nor did anyone in his campaign.
According to VSC, refusing "is puzzling given the highly efficient, competent, impartial and clean manner in which Venezuela's Electoral Council (CNE) conducts elections."
Independent international observers rate them highly. They include EU, OAS, and Carter Center representatives.
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