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They respect Chavez's wishes. Before leaving for Cuba, he asked party officials to elect Nicolas Maduro president if he can't serve. It's unthinkable to believe they won't do it.
Preserving Bolivarianism matters most. Chavez called for unity under Maduro to assure it. PSUV leaders will honor his wish if needed.
On January 8, The New York Times headlined "Chavez, Too Ill to Return to Venezuela, Will Be Sworn In Late, Official Says."
Maduro announced it. He "invoked a disputed section of the Constitution that government officials say allows the swearing-in to take place in the future."
Constitutional language is clear. Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice can administer Chavez's oath of office at an unspecified later date. The Times didn't explain.
The Washington Post demeaned Maduro. It called him a 'bus driver turned vice president." He's a former union leader, legislator, National Assembly Speaker and Foreign Minister.
His credentials are strong. He's well-respected. He'll rise to the occasion if called on. In 1999, Chavez did as a relative unknown. Maduro and other PSUV leaders won't let Venezuelans down. Preserving Bolivarianism matters most.
The Wall Street Journal headlined "Ailing Chavez Seeks to Delay Inauguration," saying:
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