Reaching for the Top

THE direct presidential elections proceeded smoothly, but no one appears to have gained a majority vote. In the absence of any party winning half of the total votes, a run-off must take place in September. Three teams will be eliminated because only two pairs of candidates can move forward to the second round. The likely teams to move on will be Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla (SBY-JK) and Megawati-Hasyim Muzadi. The other three can pack the

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