Indonesia Presidential Race too Close to Call

Indonesia's upcoming presidential election is too close to call, according to regional analysts. Some pollsters give Jakarta governor Joko Widodo a slight edge over former military general Prabowo Subianto in Wednesday's vote, but nothing is certain they say. Polls indicate 10 percent of the voters are still undecided and their choice will likely decide the fate of this election. Having performed well in televised debates, Prabowo's personality and constant...

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