The Candidate

On my previous post I wrote about who will be the next Indonesian president and I said that perhaps Gus Dur will run again into the race of presidential election in 2009, against his rivals. But now he looks a like enthusiasm to support for Mr. Yusril Ihza Mahendra for the presidency. I think he already knew that he can’t run for RI-1, so he must hurry to find out and support other candidates. I was surprised to know that Gus Dur had chosen Mr. Yusril, former minister and his rival on the presidential election in 1999, but lately I know that both are closed friend. According to Antara.com Yusril said he was very optimistic about his chances in the election. His party, Partai Bulan Bintang, also supports him to try for the presidency.

Well it’s good! But don’t you remember, in 2003, on his statement on tokohindonesia.com, which said that he had no ambition to be a president unless his party won in the election / stayed on top position. Has Yusril have it now? Can he be our next president? Only god knows…