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Parties to back Tommy Suharto in presidential candidacy
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Sun, 08/08/2010 6:15 PM | National 


The People's Conscience Party (Hanura) along with several small political 
parties have declared their full support for former President Suharto's 
youngest son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, in his presidential candidacy for 
the 2014 general elections.

Hanura's former secretary-general Yus Usman Sumanegara said Tommy was a 
"suitable" candidate.

"We have conducted a survey which reveals that grassroots are still longing for 
the conditions of Suharto's leadership. Tommy is the only person who represents 
what the people are looking for," Yus said Sunday as quoted by Antara.

He said he had met Tommy to confirm the party's support. "God willing, we will 
hear the decision from Tommy himself after Idul Fitri."

Yus said that about six parties had voiced their support for Tommy, but 
declined to name them.










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