3 weeks ago
14
October 27, 2024 | 03:29 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The founder of Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC), Saiful Mujani, mentioned that the approval rating towards Joko Widodo (Jokowi) influenced Prabowo Subianto's victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. Prabowo was paired with Jokowi's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, against the pairs of Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud.
"If the incumbent supports one of the candidates, then their approval rating will strengthen the supported candidate," he said in a discussion via SMRC TV YouTube channel on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Previously, SMRC found that the approval rating towards Jokowi reached 79 percent. "The benefits of approval rating are clear, for predicting and understanding who will win in the Presidential Election. That's the approval rating," he said.
In measuring approval rating, he said, there are rational aspects and psychological aspects. The rational aspect focuses on achievements and performance, such as economic conditions, infrastructure development, law enforcement, and anti-corruption performance.
Meanwhile, psychological aspects include liking or disliking Jokowi's behavior. Then, how he speaks, greets, delivers speeches, and even his habits of giving out rice, t-shirts, or money.
As soon as Jokowi supported Prabowo-Gibran in the 2024 Presidential Election, his approval rating also contributed to the victory of the number two pair. "He (Jokowi) was re-elected in 2019, and when he supported Prabowo, Prabowo won because his approval rating (Jokowi) was high," said Saiful.
He continued, approval rating is a way to simplify a very complicated assessment. According to him, the general public with less education cannot calculate all assessment aspects in detail. Yet, even those who completely do not understand still have the right to vote.
That complexity eventually influenced the electability of Prabowo-Gibran, candidates supported by Jokowi. If Jokowi's approval rating is low, said Saiful, Prabowo's chances of winning will be difficult.
"That's right, how Jokowi's 79 percent approval rating can help Prabowo win. If Jokowi's approval rating is only 50 percent, it will be difficult for Prabowo to win, relying on support from Jokowi," he said.
Editor's Choice: SMRC Survey Shows Puan Maharani's Public Acceptance Growing Weaker
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
BEM FISIP Unair Frozen After Making Satirical Flower Arrangement for Prabowo-Gibran
1 jam lalu
The flower arrangement indeed originated from the initiative of BEM FISIP Unair and was put up since Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM.
Prabowo Reveals Why Training Cabinet Members at Magelang Military Academy
3 hari lalu
President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to provide additional training for all members of the Merah Putih Cabinet at the Magelang military academy.
Former President Jokowi Receives Visit from UAE Minister
3 hari lalu
Jokowi received a visit from the UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan at his residence in Solo.
Komnas HAM Submits Human Rights Agenda to Prabowo-Gibran Government
4 hari lalu
The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has outlined several critical human rights agendas for the Prabowo-Gibran government to address.
Today's Top 3 News: IKN Project to Proceed Under Prabowo Administration, Deputy Minister of Public Works Says
4 hari lalu
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Senior Minister Airlangga Reveals Prabowo-Gibran's First 100-Day Work Plan
4 hari lalu
Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto revealed the first 100-day work plan of the Prabowo-Gibran Cabinet.
President Prabowo to Continue Social Assistance Program, Says Poverty Alleviation Agency Head
4 hari lalu
Budiman Sudjatmiko said President Prabowo Subianto will continue the social assistance program.
Prabowo Brings 12 Ministers from Jokowi's Era for His Red and White Cabinet, Who Are They?
5 hari lalu
Indonesian President Prabowo brought no less than 12 ministers from Jokowi's era for Prabowo's Red and White Cabinet. Who are they?
17 Ministers from Jokowi's Cabinet Serve in Prabowo's Govt; Complete List
5 hari lalu
Prabowo inaugurated ministers of the Merah Putih Cabinet at the State Palace in Jakarta on Monday, October 21, 2024.
SOE Holding PT PANN Dissolved after 50 Years in Operations
5 hari lalu
Former President Jokowi has officially dissolved the state-owned company PT PANN through Government Regulation (PP) No. 43/2024.
