Seems more like almost exactly 50/50 right now, trending more liberal as time passes, despite the pendulum swinging short term

Interesting possibility to be considered. I know many refineries along the gulf coast are set up for that heavy air crude so very possible. Do you think it's a greater level of exposure than from past and present immigration?

Curious what the results would be if every single person was compelled to vote. I assume most people who don't vote are uninterested and uninformed. If forced to vote I'm not sure they would all vote the same way, probably split along demographic lines?

I guess the good news is that he's very old and naturally in his way out. He's termed out and even if he would like another term it's just not feasible at his age. Better to address the conditions that allowed his type of cult of personality to gain power

Interesting take, I had not considered this. My understanding was that most of not all of the oil is being produced offshore. I didn't consider Venezuela as isolated enough to have rare diseases to be unleashed. Something to think about.

Off to a great start. Hope to see more of these press conferences.