Ganjar’s Campaign Team
Arsjad Rasjid, the chairman of the Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), has been appointed to lead the National Campaign Team of Ganjar Pranowo, a presidential candidate from the ruling party PDIP. Former Military Commander (Panglima TNI) General (ret) Andika Perkasa will assist Arsjad as deputy head of the campaign team.
The Acting Governors
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has appointed 10 acting governors that will replace the governors ending their term today (Sep. 5), including Ganjar Pranowo (Central Java) and Ridwan Kamil (West Java). These changes of regional leaderships are truly worth highlighting with the election year approaching.
Dems: Where Will You Go?
The Democratic Party, in which the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) serves as its supreme leader, decided to revoke its endorsement for Anies Baswedan and leave the coalition with Nasdem, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh. The Party is angry with Anies’ and Paloh’s betrayal. The question now is where will Democratic Party end up in the next year’s presidential election?
Anies-Muhaimin: Notes
Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar have been declared as a pair of presidential and vice-presidential candidates. They are the first pairing that will compete in the next year’s presidential election. Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto, meanwhile, have not yet announced their respective running mate. So, let’s talk a bit about Anies-Muhaimin pairing. Can they challenge Ganjar and Prabowo in 2024 race?
Jokowi’s Latest Meetings
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has recently met with media mogul Surya Paloh, who is the chairman of Nasdem Party, at the State Palace Jakarta on Thursday (Aug 31). On the same day, and the same venue, the President also met with Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (PDIP) and summoned Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto (Gerindra). These meetings are truly worth highlighting, especially with the recent development in relation to the next year’s presidential election, and the fact that Jokowi is the real kingmaker.
Political Breakups & 2024 Race (5)
The Democratic Party is now angry at media mogul Surya Paloh, who is the chairman of Nasdem Party, for his decision to pair Anies Baswedan with Muhaimin Iskandar, the chairman of PKB. Meanwhile, the Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto responded to the news about Anies-Muhaimin pairing in a calm manner. PKB, as we all know, is a part of Prabowo’s coalition.
The Running Mate Race (3)
The latest survey results from LSI show that Erick Thohir is leading the poll among the other potential vice-presidential candidates. According to LSI, Erick is the most ideal running mate for either Ganjar Pranowo or Prabowo Subianto. Is it true? LSI, in a press...
A Huge Challenge for Ganjar
The latest survey results from LSI are pretty much similar to the results of previous surveys from Saiful Mujani Research & Consulting (SMRC) and Litbang Kompas, a research division of Kompas, the largest newspaper in the country. LSI found Ganjar Pranowo leading the poll, but Prabowo Subianto winning the second round.
Anies Rhetorics (3)
On Tuesday (Aug 29), Anies Baswedan gave a speech in the so-called Kuliah Kebangsaan (national lecture) held at the University of Indonesia’s School of Social & Political Sciences (FISIP UI). He talked about his ideas and visions as a presidential candidate. Let’s talk a bit about his speech.
2024 Race: Jokowi’s Role
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo went to Central Java for a working visit and the opening of the World Sufi Assembly on Tuesday (Aug 29). The visit is worth highlighting because the President was accompanied by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, the two strongest presidential candidates in 2024 race. It shows us how important Jokowi’s role is in the next year’s elections.