Category Archives: Pablo Perez

16-D Races to Watch: Zulia

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

Zulia has always been a mixed bag for Chavismo: The comandante presidente has won there in every presidential election so far (including the recent 7-O), but no Chavista has ever been elected Governor. Chávez himself has complained about this. Un Nuevo … Continue reading →

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What on earth does Pablo Pérez think he’s doing?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

In a shockingly ham-fisted move, Pablo Pérez’s announced earlier today that the opposition is in talks with a number of chavista governors, including those in Trujillo, Mérida, Bolívar and Yaracuy, to get them to switch their allegiance to Capriles. It’s just obvious … Continue reading →

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Machine Man

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

“We have 530,000 votes for Pablo Pérez in Zulia. And when I tell you we have 530,000 votes for Pablo Pérez in Zulia, that’s not some estimate, or a hope, or a plan or anything like that. When I say … Continue reading →

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Message discip-SQUIRREL!!!

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

For the very abridged version of why Pablo Pérez’s campaign isn’t really taking off, have a look at this frankly weird clip: So, turns out the one big reason to want a Pablo Pérez presidency is that he’ll bring about…the Tarjeta … Continue reading →

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The state of play, video version

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Trying to catch up with the state of the campaign videos. First off, this excellent biographical spot from the Pablo Pérez campaign. Next, a simple ad from Leopoldo López that won rave reviews from Daniel. Maria Corina Machado’s strong debate … Continue reading →

Posted in Henrique Capriles, Leopoldo López, María Corina Machado, Pablo Perez, Primaries | 15 Comments

What happened at tonight’s debate?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

OK, here’s our inst-analysis. Tonight, María Corina Machado wiped the floor with her opponents, though that probably won’t do her any good when the votes are counted. Henrique Capriles cemented his position as the guy most likely to unify the … Continue reading →

Posted in Henrique Capriles, Leopoldo López, María Corina Machado, Pablo Perez, Primaries | Tagged | 74 Comments

The wrath of Ibsen

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Ibsen Martínez is livid. A-rrecho, with capital A. And when Ibsen is mad at someone, you better pull out a dictionary. His latest is a scorching take-down of Carlos Ocariz and Juan Carlos Caldera. (Side note: Yes, Ibsen, it’s Juan … Continue reading →

Posted in Opposition, Pablo Perez, Primaries, Primero Justicia | 58 Comments

Henry hearts Pablo

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

AD has announced its endorsement of Pablo Pérez for President. Henry Ramos Allup made the announcement today. Antonio Ledezma, who has been busy courting AD’s base and all but dived into CAP’s grave, is sure to be disappointed. Both Ledezma … Continue reading →

Posted in Pablo Perez, Primaries, Ramos Allup | Tagged | 68 Comments

Pablo Pérez has another bite at the launch cherry [Updated]

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Better… UPDATE: Replaced clip with longer clip of the same speech. Snark after the jump…

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That’s not a campaign launch, that’s a rancho en llamas!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

OK, y’all will say I’m biased against UNT, but seriously, this is Pablo Pérez’s campaign launch? I’m sorry, but that’s very weak. It’s not just that the visuals, with the collar de micrófonos, are awful. Leave aside the fact that … Continue reading →

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Vote for that guy!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Thoughts on Manuel Rosales’ proclamation of Pablo Perez as UNT’s candidate?

Posted in Pablo Perez, Primaries | 33 Comments

My governor joins the fray

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Tal Cual is reporting that Zulia Governor Pablo Pérez will anounce his candidacy on July 5th, when he will address the Zulia parliament. I landed in Maracaibo and was promptly greeted by his face, smiling at me from a number … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Pablo Perez | 22 Comments

Hot air

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Forty-eight degrees celsius – that right there was Maracaibo’s actual temperature last Saturday. A cousin sent me the picture to show how incensed people were – not by the heat, mind you, but by the fact that the city was … Continue reading →

Posted in Electric Crisis, Pablo Perez | 10 Comments

Pablo Pérez Channels His Inner Adeco

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

So long as we’re looking for examples of presumptive oppo primary contestants on the stump, I thought it only fair to give Zulia Gobernor Pablo Pérez his chance in the form – admittedly – of a two year old clip: … Continue reading →

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Henrique, meet Pablo. Pablo, Henrique.

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Half the fun of primaries is the license they grant you to speculate wildly, so don’t mind if I do: I think the opposition primary will turn into a two-horse race between Henrique Capriles Radonski and Pablo Pérez. And here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Henrique Capriles, Pablo Perez, Primaries | Tagged | 12 Comments