Friends and Foes in the Incumbent's Pocket
Three months before the registration of presidential candidates, Joko Widodo has been in communication with nearly every party, including the Justice and Prosperity Party. More worried about Gatot Nurmantyo, it is being said that Jokowi would be happier to run against Prabowo Subianto. He has a list of possible vice-presidential running mates.
April 30, 2018
The movements of Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan are monitored by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. He knows that Luhut often meets with Gerindra Party General Chair Prabowo Subianto, his opponent from the 2014 presidential election who will likely run again in the upcoming election. "Every week. Sometimes they meet every three days. I know all about it. I understand that," said Jokowi during an exclusive intervie
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