Bump to the Top: Venezuela News & Views is liveblogging election results in Venezuela. It appears that if the anti-Chavez faction won, Chavez is going to steal it anyways. Stay tuned over there to get the latest.

Today the country of Venezuela votes to accept dictatorship or Democracy, and we can all hope it's a fair election. No word yet on our supposed coup. Michelle Malkin has some news on Hugo's power-grab, including poll numbers, a report from inside Venezuela, and the latest wire report:

President Hugo Chavez would take on expanded powers and no longer face term limits under sweeping constitutional changes being considered by Venezuelans Sunday in a contentious vote that has raised tensions in South America’s top oil exporter.

An emboldened opposition and recent violent clashes involving protesters point to a potentially volatile dispute if the vote is close, as some pollsters predict.

Lines snaked outside polling stations as voting began. Voters were awakened in Caracas by fireworks exploding in the pre-dawn sky and reveille blaring from speakers mounted on cruising trucks.

“This is transcendental day for Venezuela,” voter Raul Perez said, without revealing whether he was voting “yes” or “no.”

A yes vote means that Chavez will have no term limits, expanded executive authorities (some of which will help him shut down opposition), and an extended term from 6 to 7 years. A yes vote will basically set Chavez on a path to lifelong power. All eyes on Venezuela...