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Parties to back Tommy's presidential candidacy
JAKARTA: The People's Conscience Party (Hanura) along with several small political parties have declared their full support for former president Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, in his presidential candidacy for the 2014 general elections
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AKARTA: The People's Conscience Party (Hanura) along with several small political parties have declared their full support for former president Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, in his presidential candidacy for the 2014 general elections.
Hanura's former secretary-general Yus Usman Sumanegara said Tommy was a "suitable" candidate.
"We conducted a survey, which revealed that grassroots are still longing for the conditions of Soeharto's leadership. Tommy is the only person who represents what the people are looking for," Yus said Sunday as quoted by Antara.
He said he met with Tommy to confirm the party's support.
"God willing, we will hear the decision from Tommy himself after Idul Fitri."
Yus said that about six parties had voiced their support for Tommy, but declined to name them. - JP
