| Summary: | Public opinion is an accumulation of the image that is created or invented in the communication
process. Kompas.com has a special section for reviewing the media�s coverage related to Basuki
or Ahok�s activity as Vice Governor of Jakarta, including the controlling of Tanah Abang market
vendors. The object of this research is the opinion reflected from news reader's comments, with
the purpose to see the trend of public opinion towardAhok�s image portrayed by Kompas.com.
The results showed that the preferences of public opinion towardAhok�s image in relation to the
policing towards street vendors Tanah Abang Market is positive, or supportive to his figure. The
majority of readers considered that Ahok is a person who firmly adheres to the rules and
regulations. Although occasionally his direct expressions invite controversy, he is still
considered a desirable leader to bring change for Jakarta.
There are several factors that influence public opinion towardAhok�s image associated with the
control of Tanah Abang Market vendors, including: (1) psychological factorthat leads to
different interpretationsand responses to the news
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