Jokowi’s Go East & 2019 Race
Jokowi-Kalla won most votes in eastern part of Indonesia four years ago, reportedly because of Jusuf Kalla’s influence. Jokowi could still win, and probably more, in the area, not only because Kalla is still within his side, but mainly because of what he did there. That’s probably why Democratic Party, led by Indonesia’s sixth president SBY, allowed cadres in some provinces to support Jokowi even though the party formally endorsed Prabowo in next year’s race.
Why 2019 Still A Difficult Race for Prabowo (3)
Eight out of the nine new governors that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has just sworn in has told the press that they support the re-election of President Jokowi. Some of them have even declared their readiness to join Jokowi’s national campaign team.
Jokowi’s Campaign Team
Erick Thohir has been repeatedly mentioned as the likely head of the national campaign team of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his running mate K.H. Ma’ruf Amin. Let’s talk again about the benefits and the disadvantages of having Erick as head of a campaign team. Let’s also talk about alternatives.
Is the Democratic Party A Sinking Ship?
The Governor of Papua Lukas Enembe, who is also the chairman of Democratic Party’s Papua chapter, made a shocking statement. He told the press that he supports President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the 2019 race.T he Democratic Party that, as we all know, endorse Prabowo Subianto, and so Lukas’ declaration must have shocked his party leader Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). Lukas adds to the number of Democratic Party leaders that have left the Party behind in support of Jokowi. Should SBY begin to worry? Will 2019 be the year of the fall of the Democratic Party?
The Next Mayor of Makassar?
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo took the oath of the new governors and vice governors for nine provinces, including the new Governor of South Sulawesi Nurdin Abdullah and his Vice Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman. Nurdin, therefore, will have the power to swear in the local leaders for regencies/municipalities in South Sulawesi province who was elected in the 2018 simultaneous regional elections. But the question is who will become the next mayor of Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi?
Ma’ruf Amin’s Inner Circle
K.H. Ma’ruf Amin was born in Kresek, Tangerang, Banten, on March 11, 1943. So, he’s now 75 years old, and accordingly, he will be 81 years old in 2024. Should President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo win in the 2019 presidential race, Ma’ruf will become the next Vice President of the Republic. Though Ma’ruf might not take a leading role, it’s still important for us to know Ma’ruf’s inner circle. Let’s start with his family.
Interesting Lawmaker Candidates to Watch (6)
South Sulawesi is the most populous province in the eastern part of the country. Lawmaker candidates from 16 political parties will compete against each other to secure 24 seats in the House of Representatives allocated for the three electoral regions (Dapil) in this province. Let’s look into some of the interesting names.
Jokowi’s Next Cabinet
The campaign of the 2019 presidential election has not yet officially begun. But there are already questions on who will be in the next cabinet should either incumbent President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo or his rival Prabowo Subianto win the race. Let’s start with Jokowi.
Jokowi’s Campaign Team
KH Ma’ruf Amin, the running mate of incumbent President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, told the press the head of their 2019 presidential campaign team will be announced in the coming days. Ma’ruf gave some hints.
Jokowi & the Asian Games: What’s Next?
The 2018 Asian Games has been officially closed. Indonesia stands proud in fourth position with 31 gold, 24 silver, and 43 bronze medals. This result is historic as it represents Indonesia’s best achievement in Asian Games, and it exceeded the target set by President Jokowi. But what’s next?