Ganjar Is Still The Ideal Presidential Candidate Despite Being Number 2, PDIP: We'll Take Note!

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The electability of the Governor of Central Java who is also a PDIP cadre, Ganjar Pranowo, is ranked second in the results of the latest Kompas Research and Development survey. Even though he is in the runner-up position after the General Chair of Gerindra, Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar remains a dream as a presidential candidate in 2024. In response, senior PDIP politician Hendrawan Supratikno said the survey results were a record of the party chaired by Megawati Soekarnoputri. "We will definitely record all survey results from more credible ones," said Hendrawan when contacted by VOI, Wednesday, February 23. However, regarding the matter of PDIP, they will consider carrying Ganjar because of the survey, Hendrawan emphasized that the results of the Compass Research and Development are not the only reference. "Is the survey the only one being considered, definitely not," he said. Previously, Kompas Litbang released the results of the latest survey on the electability of candidates for the 2024 presidential candidate. As a result, Prabowo's electability has doubled to 26.5 percent, followed by Ganjar Pranowo with 20.5 percent, which is far behind Anies Baswedan at 14.2 percent. Then there are Sandiaga Uno 4.9 percent, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono 3.7 percent, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama 2.9 percent, Ridwan Kamil 2.6 percent, Tri Rismaharini 2.6 percent and Andika Perkasa 2 percent. 4 percent, Erick Thohir 1.1 percent, Mahfud Md 1.1 percent, Puan Maharani 0.6 percent. While the other 4.1 percent and no/don't know/secret 11.8 percent.

The Kompas R&D survey was held from January 17-30, 2022, involving 1,200 respondents who were randomly selected using a stratified systematic sampling method in 34 provinces. Respondents were asked through face-to-face interviews. Using this method, the confidence level of this survey is 95 percent with a margin of error of plus-minus 2.8 percent.