Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s running mate, Jusuf Kalla, hit the campaign trail in East Indonesia on 11 June. Sofyan Syamsul (link is external), a local photographer, joined the crowd when the long-time campaigner (he served as vice president in 2004-2009 under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s administration) visited her home town of Makassar. For more background on the rivals for the presidency and their vice-presidential running mates see Lily Yulianti Farid’s profiles here.
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Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s running mate, Jusuf Kalla, meets Chinese communities in Xian Ma Temple, Makassarin, Makassar.
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An enthusiastic member of the “Young Fellows of Jokowi & JK”, a PDI-P Party intiative launched to capture first-time voters.
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A supporter raised a flag of ‘Joko Widodo – Jusuf Kalla 2014’ at Karebosi, Square
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Members of the Makassar Soccer Club took the opportunity to lobby for improvements in sports and facilities.
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Despite some disappointment at Jokowi cancelling his visit to Makassar, his running mate Jusuf Kalla drew an enthusiastic crowd.
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It was estimated 150,000 people gathered at Karebosi Square, Makassar, to support the PDI-P rally.
