GOLKAR AND ELECTION 2014

It may be that this paper was published too early. Such views, of course true. Government Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono - Boediono alone, not even a hundred day run. But there's nothing wrong, because the new Golkar Party organization change management outfit. Like a bus, the Golkar Party often slip the clutch when facing a high rise. Halting and cause burning smell. When the clutch repaired, before the next hill, carburetor impaired. The rate of the bus was a little restrained.

That mirror driven vehicles by many mechanics. Each mechanic has the authority based on knowledge and different styles, of course legitimate. Not only limited to that, the mechanics also have a different understanding. Especially in the matter of purpose. Proper understanding of the mechanics correctly, that their sole purpose, namely the bus to each very tokcer. Thus, the passenger can smoothly deliver on the goal, without the constraints in the middle of the road.

When the New Order stepped down as the holder of the reins of government, Golkar expected many will fall from the national political arena. Almost no day without a "judge" Golkar. However, many politicians and political observers who had to swallow back his view. Proven banyan tree is never cut off completely from the roots. In the era of the critical and crisis, in 1998, Golkar through the national Council transformed into the Golkar Party. Akbar Tanjung, former Chairman of the PB HMI appears as chairman for the party's policy control. Heavy waves that hit the Golkar Party, did not make Akbar Tanjung lose mood and improvisation.
Instrument party moving and intelligently driven. 1999 election results, is irrefutable evidence for the performance of the party elite. Many stunned party, Golkar Party could gain 120 seats from 462 seats in parliament. Golkar Party was runner-up elections, under the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, which won 154 seats. This is proof, that the design of political movements that are designed to be well applied and compact. Akbar Tanjung, and the whole range of the party elite to move within one frame of said deed. Elite and party cadres visited endless, fertilize and reproduce even the grass roots. Various pro-people programs, pro-reform carried out in earnest. So attention was turned to the grass roots of the banyan tree. Not only that, the political breakthrough was made, in order to meet the 2004 general election.

Golkar Party became a pioneer in democratic life in the context of a political party. Format conventions in choosing presidential candidates voiced, along with the legislative election campaign. Through the convention, Golkar widen the ownership of public space. What needs to be careful of the convention strategy? This political program, at least have three arrowheads. First, through the medium of the conventions, the candidates "forced" campaign around the entire archipelago. That is, the campaign of presidential candidate, is indirectly a form of socialization in order to better arouse Golkar Party's presence at the grassroots level. Second, the convention became a medium "washing machine" equipped detergent to remove the stain remains authoritarian New Order regime, which the image is still stuck in the body Golkar.third , The party did not have to bear the huge cost, because some costs are borne campaigns convention participants. Implementation of the convention which coincide with the legislative election campaign, it is very significant to reap the grassroots voices.

In the 2004 general election, the Golkar Party leads the seats in parliament. 128 seats from 550 seats are available, held the party cadres. Of course, the convention also generate negative effects on the body of the party. Factions in the party's body to be developed. And this must be paid handsomely, the Golkar Party failed to make the Wiranto-Wahid to lead Solahudin rule. Due to the proliferation of factions within the party, the party cadres who disagree with the convention method, the fleas. Camps across the SBY-JK. The result is reflected, after the SBY-JK holds the reins of government, there Golkar cadres who entered the United Indonesia Cabinet when it was first announced. Ficus benjamina trunked trees are large and have strong roots. Strands branch and the branches so much. Leaves close, so comfortable as a shelter. SBY-JK has become President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia 2004-2009 period. While Golkar Party is the winner of legislative elections in 2004.

Legislative seats are "occupied" banyan tree with National Coalition of getting fat. Which means what? Executive institutions will be bothered by the parliament when the government wants to run the program. Especially when a policy must be approved by parliament. Through the pro faction SBY-JK, the movement to "eliminate "Influence of factions in the elite counter-party, an opportunity to tame the Golkar. JK, who was vice president of Golkar cadre (but no support from the party, when the presidential election ahead in the competition), the "large sieve-large sieve" by the party cadres who disagree with the method of the convention (which carried the reasons are varied). JK expected to replace Akbar Tanjung as General Chairman of Golkar Party. Through the National Conference in Bali, JK managed to become the General Chairman of the Golkar Party. Party political stance soon became the party of government supporters. Golkar political style in the parliament in tune with the government. There is no free lunch. This is where the meeting of two purposes: as the Golkar party proclaimed himself a supporter of government, through the cabinet reshuffle, the party cadres who sat as a minister so bertambah.kuning scattered in the composition of the United Indonesia Cabinet. Fruit of the political dynamics in 2004-2009, resulted in recurrence of the history of elections in 2004. Democratic competitors and SBY in the 2009 Presidential Election, again the Golkar Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle. But the fragmentation of political positions is far different. As the 2009 winner of the legislative elections, the Democratic party into a coalition over the party, in order to advance in the arena of presidential elections. Mercy Star Party logo is left Golkar. Democrats and the coalition to replace JK and put Boediono as vice SBY. Rests with all his glory, let alone become ruler of the Golkar Party in parliamentary seats second place.

Through the attraction between the factions - some agree, some do not, finally brings the Tree Ficus benjamina Jusuf Kalla, the chairman of a presidential candidate. Coalition with the Party Hanura, JK-Wiranto drove in the arena of Presidential Election 2009. The result? Again facing Golkar SBY unable to reach the presidency for the last time. JK-Wiranto and Prabowo Mega-crashes in a single round. Although the coalition of political parties that support SBY-Boediono was enough fat, like masakah without salt, no taste delicious if Golkar is outside the coalition government. What happened then? History again repeated. Through the General Assembly in Pekanbaru, Bakrie, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla replace, as the General Chairman of Golkar Party. When Ical, so familiar greeting Lampung son, became chairman, from the beginning was expected, the Golkar Party will itself become mecalonkan supporting coalition government of SBY-Boediono. When SBY announced the composition of United Indonesia Cabinet Volume II, a vibrant yellow color comes alongside with other colors in the ranks of ministers. Step Ical who braked him to double post in the government, looking very measurable. Ical and Golkar would have their own agenda.

At least related to the 2014 elections. What political lessons to be learned from the Golkar Party, the political movement in the era of reform? First, any thesis which will be built, since the beginning of the Golkar consistent with his political mission, to power. This means that Golkar should be present at the center of power. In political history, from the Golkar was born, was consistently in the center of power. This is a genuine character of the Golkar Party. Second, the Golkar Party was always positioned itself like a beautiful girl at the ripe. Political forces that have always interested by any of the ruling party in government. Third, the party Ficus benjamina tree this picture has always played a political action into a restful haven (for some time). Psychologically, if not shelter under the banyan tree, which held power will always be warm, even oppressive. Fourth, without reducing dexterity politicians from other parties, Golkar politicians are excellent in conducting the practical political agenda or strategic. The mirror is visible in every national Congress Golkar, is always in demand seriously, either by political opponents or friends. Fifth, the Golkar Party has the format war is telling art.

Making your opponent as a friend at the time and the right conditions. Practically, Golkar was not selfish in carrying out political behavior. Of the two experiences of presidential elections held in person, candidate for president / vice president who carried the Golkar Party always fallen. Solahudin Wiranto-Wahid and Jusuf Kalla, Wiranto, was not able to beat Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Actually, the Golkar political capital is significant in the parliament which is a reflection of the consistency of the grass roots. What is it? Of course this becomes a pretty heavy burden for Aburizal Bakrie and his troops. When referring to the political dynamics there, apparently the internal factors in the Golkar Party, the dominant role of the failures. At least, first, loyalty and dedication of Golkar elite, both at the central level, DPD I, DPD II, especially in running the program at the grassroots level, only insisted on legislative elections moment. So, almost no imprint at the grassroots level, if you do not want to say mbelot of purpose. As a result, the second, Golkar elite decision does not have the support at the grassroots level. Third, the Golkar elite decisions often give birth in the internal party friction. Yellow sleeve blue or yellow shirt red dalemnya. Political dynamics between the Golkar faction in the body, so clearly visible in every round of presidential elections. And that translated to the grass, as the fragility of the party. While the level of grassroots political consciousness higher.

Realized that the grass-roots political rights they are often castrated and being played by the political elite, who are always on behalf of their interests. Now, the design of political strategies to deal with the Golkar Party in 2014 elections, political work is not light. Need to work smarter, in order to win more grassroots. Moreover, presidential candidate competitors, like Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono were not allowed to go as voting in 2014. Awareness and commitment and consistency of the party elite, both at the central level, DPD I, DPD II in running the party's agenda, sincerity and real needs. Grass roots will not be drugged by political promises on the eve of the election. Of course, friction between the factions, when it comes to the interests of the party's existence, should be relativized. Golkar's time to work up through concrete programs directly through the recesses of the heart of grass roots. Attitude that the party elite is more preoccupied with "toys" at the elite level of power and the parliament, portions needs to be significantly reduced. Why be so important? Now voters increasingly intelligent and independent. So build programs based on the party's political interests while, had to be abandoned. The movement to build and strengthen the party base, at the grassroots level needs to be done since long day. Not when the election will be held. Finally, history proves, that from the Golkar Party stood, the chairman never reached top positions in government. Chairman never became president.

His position was limited to "share" power. Yet, the fact remains, until now banyan tree is never cut off completely from the roots. Because then, can the roots of banyan grow and succeed in the upcoming 2014 elections. Not worth it, the history of elections in 2004 and 2009, again repeated. Moreover, the time available, it's enough for Aburizal Bakrie and his troops, to create a new history for the Golkar Party.

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