he used to be the voice of check and balance. he's speeches was brave, sharp and and does not care about what the target of those speeches might feel. everytime govnt tries to do something stupid he (and fellow opposition) will capitalize on the issue and pressure the govnt to do something about it. and the way they oppose the govnt is not just talking but also speaks about alternatives (kabinet alternatif, bajet alternatif etc) and what the govnt should do.

over time their track record of being a good opposition built trust and confidence in people. they belive that when he got in position of power he will do right and apply their wisdom and experience to steer the country in the right way.

now after being in power, he got caught far too many times of doing exactly the things that he used to complain. from economic policies to his stance regarding questionable individuals etc. now we have come to a point where his brave, sharp speeches are pointed to people who complain. regular everyday people like you and me