New political power is popular champion of clean government already on road to Indonesia President

Indonesia governor tipped for presidency

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Wearing a black T-shirt and leather jacket, the governor of Jakarta thrusts his fist into the air among a sweat-soaked, headbanging crowd at a concert by rock band Metallica. If spending time among the people is unusual for an Indonesian politician, than Widodo is that. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles