Airlangga Yakin Prabowo Appears OK, Debate Of Presidential And Vice Presidential Candidates Is Considered Not A Matter Of Profit Loss

Chairman of the Golkar Party Airlangga Hartarto when giving a statement at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Tuesday (12/12/2023). (ANTARA/Yashinta Difa)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Golkar Party Airlangga Hartarto said the debate between presidential and vice-presidential candidates during the 2024 presidential election campaign is not a matter of profit or loss.

"Debatkan bukan untung (atau)rugikan," kata Airlanggadi Istana Kepresidenan, Jakarta, dilansir ANTARA, Selasa, 12 Desember.

The coordinating minister for the economy said there was a team that provided input to pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates to undergo a debate.

Regarding the answer in the debate that it will affect the electability of the candidate pair, Airlangga said that the issue of the electability level is still long.

He also considers that the high percentage of voters floating (swingvoters) is a good thing to achieve.

"Yes, it's okay, it's good (if voters are floating high)," added Airlangga.

Airlangga will be present at the General Election Commission (KPU) office, Jakarta, to witness the inaugural debate. He also believes that Prabowo Subianto, who is supported by the Golkar Party, will be able to perform well in the debate.

"Haqul sure," said Airlangga.

The KPU has set a schedule for the implementation of the presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2024 presidential election which will take place during the 2024 election campaign period on November 28, 2023 to February 10, 2024.

The first debate raised the theme of government, law, human rights (HAM), eradicating corruption, strengthening democracy, improving public services, and harmony of citizens.