Parties to back Tommy Suharto in presidential candidacy
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Sun, 08/08/2010 6:15 PM | National
The People’s Conscience Party (Hanura) along with several small political parties have declared their full support for former President Suharto’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 have conducted a survey which reveals that grassroots are still longing for the conditions of Suharto’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 had met 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.
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