Democratic Party

Just as the GOP activists in Idaho want bad-intentioned Democrats and free-thinking independents out of “their” nominating process, so do Democratic Party leaders in Hawaii....

Schatz brought on many of the national consultants who helped Hirono win her seat last November....

In response to Hawaii Democrats' suit to close their primary, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, columnist David Shapiro and Luxury Resort Developer Pierre Omidyar’s Civil Beat have all editorialized in favor of Hawaii adopting California’s ‘Top Two’ primary system....

Here are the Complaint and the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction, filed yesterday....

to ensure Democrats are elected at the primary stage by ONLY their fellow Democrats....

“I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from people throughout the district, urging me to run for Congress" -- Sen Wil Espero

The Hawaii County Democratic Party convention – set for May 18 and May 19 at Kilauea Military Camp ....

...a paradigm shift in the approach taken to complete the work of the legislative session....

...delegates will be electing a new county chair after a long tenure by former chairperson, Tony Gill....

"She understands Hawaii’s role as...the multi-cultural model for a rapidly changing America."

He noted there were some who did not agree with his decisions and opposed the moves....

Schatz received first-quarter donations from at least 96 individuals who also gave to Hanabusa in 2009 or 2010....

The Democratic Party of Hawaii will file a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to seek an injunction against the state of Hawaii over its primary election laws....

The Democratic Party has two reliable groups of adherents: the rich and the poor...Both groups have little use for the middle class....

If upheld the sentencing that is available to the committees range from censure to reprimand to expulsion from the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i....

...Colleen Hanabusa underperformed Obama by the most of any incumbent in the nation....

Following an article in Hawaii Free Press, Honolulu’s stodgy and turgid media establishment slowing began to acknowledge the story....

 Mugshot: Caldwell's Chief of Staff

In both percentage and numerical terms, the Hawaii Legislature has fewer Republicans in its ranks than non-communists in communist China’s National People’s Congress....

The Maui County Democratic Party is following state party guidelines which does (sic) not allow the selected names to be publicly released ....

"The Senate Majority will draw upon the recommendations of the Senate Special Committee on Accountability for the improvement of the operational and financial management of the University of Hawai’i"

"The headline could have been Schatz Launches Re-election Campaign, Puts Campaign Manager on Congressional Payroll.”

“There is buzz that folks are going to get primaried, there’s no question about that.”

Previously appointed to the House in January 2009 to complete the unexpired term of the late Bob Nakasone.... 

Uncle Sam and Kanoho have a talk about the future....

Applicants include Nicanor E. Casumpang, Jr., Loretta Giannotti, Robert George Hill III, Natalie A. Kama, Gilbert Samuel Coloma Keith-Agaran, Clifford R. Libed, and Mary D. Wagner.

Angry comments were plastered on Abercrombie's Facebook page following the announcement of his decision Wednesday, with some predicting he would be a one-term governor....

Plans are underway to establish an additional Office of the Lt. Governor on Maui....

“This does not make any logical/political sense, so therefore it must be personal.” --Washington Post

Inouye's chief of staff, Jennifer Sabas, says despite the disappointment, Inouye's office wishes Schatz "the best of luck."

The fight between Hanabusa and Hirono over Inouye’s seat is the latest flare-up of the battle between old-boys and progressives within the Democratic Party....

If Hanabusa is appointed senator, you can take the names of most of the folks listed above as possible candidates in the special election ....

“…we’re electing our next senator-for-life in this process….”

... Coordinating committee will vet applicants for “good standing” qualification ....

Boylan said the letter is Abercrombie's to release. But he confirmed it was Inouye's "last wish" for Hanabusa to succeed him.

“This isn’t the first time that a Democratic majority faction has organized with the Republicans; some people are just more honest and transparent about it. It is time to govern and stop politicking.”

Kauai - Between November 15 and November 21, the Public Access Room (the “PAR”) will conduct a series of free neighborhood workshops entitled, “We the Powerful!”

At the request of the Hanalei to Haena Community Association, Pierre Omidyar's resort development team from his Ohana Real Estate Investors LLC (OREI) will make a public presentation at 6:00 pm at the Hanalei School Cafeteria on Tuesday, November 13, 2012....