SMS: PKS victory in West Java

Mon, 04/21/2008 10:35 AM | Reader's Forum

I suppose there are five factors that made the candidates of PKS win in West Java.

First, many voters appreciate the consistent good attitude of PKS cadres. Second, housewives and other women prefer to vote for Dede Yusuf, who is more popular than other candidates.

Third, the candidates are never involved in any embarrassing case, bribery case, etc. Fourth, the pair is the only candidates with no relation to Soeharto's new orders.

Fifth, voters become more mature in deciding their choice, not only educated, but also common people.
DENY
Tangerang, Banten

The victory sends a message: Are you sick of corrupt politicians? Vote for clean and Islamic politicians.
ABDUL MUIS MADKHAN
Tangerang, Banten

The victory of PKS in the West Java election is simply caused by Dede Yusuf because most of voters are female and many of them surely voted for the pair. They have no idea about the other candidates.
ONI
Bogor, West Java

The result clearly shows that people are tired of the arrogance and corruption of big political parties. The result should serve as a wake-up call to those parties.
C. LINDSAY
Jakarta

The factors making PKS lead in election are that voters have been bored with old politicians and they need the fresh figures.
FERRY DJAJAPRANA
Jakarta

I don't think the result is 100 percent caused by the party. People have learned about the other candidates' reputation.
ENDANG PURNAMA
Yogyakarta

Of course, the citizens of West Java have high hopes to Ahmad Heryawan and Dede Yusuf who promise free education amid currently very expensive education.
FUJI MULIAWATI
Bandung

I think the major factor is the popularity of Dede Yusuf. Many might not know the other candidates, but who doesn't know the famous artist?
JOHN RENDY
Bogor, West Java

Dede Yusuf is the factor. He's a celebrity, Celebrity rules the world, with no exception here in Indonesia.
REZA ARDIAN
Bandung

People may believe that PKS cadres have a commitment to not push anarchy and to reject bribes. So, it brings trust to the people.
ANDRI
Bandung

The candidates are young, famous and they give a new color.
M. KARLINA
Bandung

As a West Java citizen, I just can say that we want a new life. Maybe, the new candidates will be able to lead West Java into a better future. New people, new hope, new luck.
MEI
Bandung

It is not a matter of PKS or Islam, but the figure of Dede Yusuf. Dede is a young and smart man. And frankly when I was in junior high school, he was my idol.
FAJAR SETYANTO
Jakarta

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