Last Minute Twists (2)
PDI-P’s surprise decision in picking Gus Yasin, politician from Islamic party PPP, as running mate for incumbent governor Gandjar Pranowo has led to series of last minute changes in dynamics of Central Java election. Democratic Party, led by Indonesia’s sixth president SBY, joined NasDem, PPP, and PDI-P in endorsing Gandjar-Yasin pair, which might eventually lock the race to a head-to-head between Gandjar and Sudirman Said, a candidate endorsed by Gerindra and Islamic party PKS.
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