CJR, I agree with you that Ven needs some serious opposition in the Bolivar State.

Let me ask you this, if you were a resident, small miner who was forced off your gold claim, and was told the govnt was going to retrain you in a meaningful occupation sponsored by the govnt, and it never happened, and then you were told you were going to get a bonus cheque, for some unknown reason you didn't get yours, would you turnaround and vote for "Rangel the Rascal" today? I don't think so!!

I really hope the old school loses today, and the Bolivar State gets an opposition change that can kick start these mining projects which are way over due. Rangel has had his decade+ years of political, leadership opportunities and he has blown it! It's time for da change IMHO.