Head of Indonesia's Golkar Party Wants to Be Jokowi's Deputy
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Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto
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The head of Indonesia’s second-biggest political party doesn’t just want a seat at the cabinet table, he wants to be at President Joko Widodo’s side.
With less than a month to go before the deadline for nominations, Widodo is under mounting pressure to name his running mate for next year’s presidential election. Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto is making a case for Golkar, the first party to back Widodo for a second term, to be rewarded for its loyalty and the stability he said it can bring.