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Candidates running in the race for the Jakarta governorship face the stark reality of local politics. Besides the failure of political parties to nominate their own candidates, this gubernatorial election has been shamefully characterized by the objectionable practice of 'political dowries.'

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has decided it will back Solo Mayor Joko Widodo, alias Jokowi. The Justice & Prosperity Party (PKS) nominate

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