That celebrities and musicians can later on become politicians is not a new phenomenon. They often bring with them scores of fans. It’s only natural that political parties view celebrities and musicians as strategic recruits for votes. While Indonesia has seen its share of celebrities-turned-politicians, none has made it as far up to the presidency. Partai Solidaritas Indonesia (PSI)’s acting-chairman Giring Ganesha is trying to be the first. 

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