By Observer: Jokowi Build Political Communication Difficulties

By Observer: Jokowi Build Political Communication Difficulties

    JAKARTA - A political observer of Poll Tracking Institute Hanta Yudha assessPresident Joko Widodo overwhelmed build political communication, both elite and public communication.

According Hanta, the same as the previous president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono(SBY), Jokowi is good at building public communication with populist language andclose at the beginning of its appearance. However, he warned, this time Jokowi is the president and no longer a presidential candidate.

"So it must be transformed. Support the political elite should be maintained but also got to hear the public's aspirations," said Hanta in Cikini, Central Jakarta, Saturday (7/2).

Hanta judge, Jokowi still less than the maximum in terms of building an elitecommunication. He also mentioned some of the things that cause difficulties in establishing communication Jokowi politics, especially the elite communication.

"First, he is included on the area, the mayor, the governor, the second, he was not thechairman, veto players such as SBY, and third, it takes time to become an expert to dothe communication at the elite level," he said.

To overcome these problems, further Hanta, Jokowi must maintain communication with the public continues to maintain public confidence. In keeping with these beliefs, the former governor of Jakarta, it should listen to the aspirations of the public, although itdoes not rely entirely on opinion.

"So the foundation Jokowi not collapse. Because since the beginning Jokowi use of public support as a political foundation. Powered PDIP to be president becauseelaktibilitas high powered,"
Hanta said.

In addition, Jokowi also must establish a negotiating team to build elite. Hanta pointed out, when the reign, the President was accompanied by Jusuf Kalla (JK) are agile tocommunicate with the elite. He also regretted JK different roles now.

"JK once with that now I see his role somewhat different.
In addition to his political position, he also changed because of the political dynamic, "
he said.

"Two things must be built Jokowi. He must have the courage and skills to manage it. Atthe same time form a negotiating team to the public good and has good performanceand is also negotiating to an elite team that is strong," said Executive Director of theInstitute Tracking Poll add up.

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