Democratic Party

"... the 2016 presidential and congressional elections ... outcome is unacceptable to the people of Hawai’i and contrary to the core values of our society...."

And what was the most memorable part of his remarks? The introductions of Rep. Kouchi's campaign manager and of the highest paid lobbyist....

The 2017 Legislative Program for the Hawai‘i State Senate is as follows....

He held several positions at the Suisan Fish Market before becoming distribution manager for Hawai‘i Paper Products last year....

...A new committee, Intrastate Commerce, will focus on regulations and licensing of Hawaii businesses such as banking, telecommunications and property insurance....

...This is a plastic-free event with vegetarian options available....

...too focused on rules, discipline and policing member behavior....

“Hawaii Revised Statutes section 84-13, the 'Fair Treatment' section of the State Ethics Code, prohibits the use of state resources for political campaign purposes.”

... a former Honolulu City Council candidate filed a complaint with the Oahu Democratic Party today against Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell ....

...UPDATE: Dems Will Seek Removal of Kaaihue from Ballot....

...Democrats noted that their party has just 65,000 formal members but turnout for the Democratic primaries in Hawaii hit a quarter of a million people....

...Hawaii’s open primary system burdens the Democratic Party’s associational rights....

Now showing on Oahu, Maui, and Big Island....

“I was elected an independent,” Sanders told reporters at a Bloomberg-hosted breakfast the morning after....

Rep Tulsi Gabbard speech nominating Sen Bernie Sanders for President at Democratic National Convention July 26, 2016....

She’s a lawmaker who has a soft spot for dictatorial regimes....

And the 'fortunate sons' of John F Kerry and Joe Biden are involved, too....

"...unelected party officials and lobbyists should not have a say in who the presidential nominee of our party is...."

...Bernie lost so I have zero chance at being vice-president.  Now I will campaign for DNC Chair by launching this rumor....

At minimum, 43 elections will be decided without ever facing the general electorate.....

Hanabusa is an opportunist. She gave up her House seat to achieve something bigger and better in the Senate, but she lost....

...May 28th and May 29th, at the Sheraton Waikiki....

Democrat voters reject old boy candidate Hillary Clinton 70-30....

"It's supposed to be. It's an inner-party decision."

...1:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2016....

Kahele will take office once the state senate qualifies him and administers the oath of office....

...Hawaii Republican Presidential Caucuses -- Tuesday, March 8 -- 6pm to 8pm....

... Ige will select senator’s successor from Democratic Party nominees ....

It’s time for us to think about the converting commercial leasehold lands in Hawaii to fee simple....

The Hawaii Senate 2016 Legislative Session will get underway on Wednesday, Jan. 20....

In July, 2015, chaos erupts at the progressive NetRoots Nation conference in Phoenix, Arizona....

Gabbard criticized Ms. Wasserman Schultz, the top officer, last month for leaving her and other party officials out of the discussions about the Democratic presidential debates....

...one-party rule in this state can easily lead to a corrupt 'old boy network'....

...if you thought this was an isolated incident, you haven't been paying attention to Tulsi Gabbard....

"...it kind of reminds me of how high school teenagers act,” Ms. Gabbard said....

Now 41 of them say it has a major flaw that needs to be changed....

Keli'i Akina speaks with Hawaii District 42 Representative Sharon Har about a different approach to Democratic Party politics in Hawaii....

... Will the Democratic nominee 'owe' Chris Butler? ....

...working to reform the public education system....

originally published May, 2005, reprinted in honor of Al Hee being found guilty on all counts....

...the median district in states like Hawaii, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming is more than 70% to 30% for the majority party....

...The Senate says 'yes' to marijuana and 'no' to anti-GMO protesters....