TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The presidential and vice-presidential candidates are relying entirely on gimmicks to exploit the emotions of the people. The general election campaign should be an opportunity for presidential and vice-presidential candidates to provide political education for voters. The presidential and vice-presidential candidates are using demagoguery to distance their words from substance and to garner popularity. They are ignoring proposals and avoiding speaking on strategic issues such as the environment, pluralism, and anti-corruption. And a survey by the Polling Institute found that the determining factor for many voters in the 2024 election was simply that they liked the candidates.

Source: Koran Tempo January 10, 2024 00:31 UTC