TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan expressed his optimism to step in the presidential election through Democrat Convention. The minister said he is even ready to match against Jakarta Governor Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, of whom public now most elect fit to take the Presidency. "I think I can earn a a couple of votes," said Minister Gita when visiting Tempo office, earlier today.
Gita expressed his optimism to gain popularity via social media, in which his Twitter account boasts 13,000 followers in only two-week time. However, Gita said not to concern about electability and that he has found "no reason" to step back.
Democrat Convention committee itself has named 11 participants for Presidency. In the list, Gita Wirjawan will compete with some heavy-weight names like Marzuki Alie, Pramono Edhie Wibowo, Anies Rasyid Baswedan and Dahlan Iskan.
NURUL MAHMUDAH