Mutiny on the Banyan Tree Branch
Golkar is divided. Regions still want the party to propose a vice-presidential candidate only. Is an extraordinary conference imminent?
May 5, 2009
MUHAMMAD Jusuf Kalla finally found his running mate. Last Friday night, the Vice President announced his duet with General (ret) Wiranto, head of the People’s Conscience Party. They would be presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the upcoming presidential election. Golkar Deputy Secretary-General, Iskandar Mandji, emphasized that the decision couldn’t be changed. “Anyone opposing will receive a sanction in accordance with regulati
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