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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
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Slumping in the polls, Abercrombie now says Nazis are after him
By Andrew Walden @ 9:53 PM :: 14131 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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In a shocking report, Neil Abercrombie denounces his opponents as Nazis and enemies of civil rights. He points to ousted Broken Trust Trustee Dickie Wong as an example of “people coming together.”
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Thursday, October 14, 2010 |
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Kauai’s Baptiste family endorses Aiona-Finnegan
By News Release @ 3:08 PM :: 9494 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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"I am endorsing Duke Aiona and Lynn Finnegan because they will provide a hopeful, balanced vision for our island and citizens," said Annette Baptiste. "My family is fully supportive of their campaign for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. At this critical point, I feel that, under their leadership, Duke and Lynn are best suited to address the big issues facing the people of Hawai‘i."
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010 |
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Court declines to expand meaning of "preserve in place" in Naue burial case final disposition
By Selected News Articles @ 8:59 PM :: 9414 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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...in a hearing on the State’s motion for summary judgment, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. argued that the court should interpret “preserve in place” as used in the State burial law and administrative rules as prohibiting building over burials. There is no such prohibition explicit in the statutory language and the Court declined to impose such a meaning....
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 |
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Neil Abercrombie's slavery problem
By Andrew Walden @ 6:44 PM :: 22382 Views :: Democratic Party, Labor, Politicians
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...when it comes to the civil rights violation known as slavery, Neil Abercrombie has remained silent as his key supporters organize and lead the defense of Democratic donors Mike and Alec Sou of Aloun Farms entangled in the "largest human trafficking case in US history."
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Sunday, October 3, 2010 |
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Kauai Mayor Carvalho refuses to endorse Abercrombie
By Selected News Articles @ 2:31 PM :: 9594 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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Asked if he would endorse any gubernatorial candidate now that Hannemann is out of the race, Carvalho said, “As for further endorsements, I’m not prepared to do so at this time but may at a later date.”
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Friday, September 24, 2010 |
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Rep Karl Rhoads, Oahu Co Democrats try to knock Iraq War Vet off HD 28 ballot
By News Release @ 7:20 PM :: 10603 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Office of Elections, Republican Party
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“People of House District 28th should know who the ‘residents’ filing these petty complaints are. Lynne Matusow is an Oahu County Democratic Party official who has developed a habit of filing complaints against Mr. Chang to distract the campaign away from Karl Rhoads’ record of raising taxes and hurting small business. Anthony Chang is a former staffer at the Democratic Party who was paid to do one of the dirtiest jobs in politics-- follow opposing candidates around with a video camera. These people are not concerned residents and this is not an honest complaint.
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Sunday, September 19, 2010 |
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Congress.org: "Abercrombie is a follower"
By Andrew Walden @ 12:36 AM :: 18853 Views :: Democratic Party, Congressional Delegation
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UPDATE Aug 4: Hannemann commercial "Abercrombie is a follower"
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defends: "Neil Abercrombie was an outstanding member of Congress and he will be an outstanding Governor."
Abercrombie campaign responds: Neil’s Record in Congress
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Friday, September 17, 2010 |
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Find Your Polling Place -- Polls open 7AM to 6PM Saturday Sept 18
By Selected News Articles @ 5:12 PM :: 18395 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Primary Election Vote on Saturday, September 18, 2010 -- 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 13, 2010 |
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Hawaii Democratic Convention renews call for closed primary
By Andrew Walden @ 8:01 PM :: 10637 Views :: Democratic Party, Office of Elections
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Hawaii Democratic convention delegates meeting at the Hilton Hawaiian Village May 29 approved a resolution calling for closed Democratic primaries.
Hawaii State law now mandates that political parties’ primaries be open to any voter who wishes to participate. But many Progressive Democrats feel that their ideological soul mates are having a tough time winning Democratic Primary races due to voting by non-Democrats.
Any move away from Hawaii’s current open primary system would require party line registration, causing tens of thousands of new voters to become enrolled members of both Democratic and Republican parties.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010 |
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Gov Lingle appoints Figuera and Kouchi to Senate
By News Release @ 8:47 PM :: 12313 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today appointed Laura Figueira to fill the vacant O‘ahu North Shore Senate seat and Ronald Kouchi to fill the vacant Kaua‘i Senate seat. They will serve on a temporary basis until new Senators are elected in the upcoming General Election and take the oath of office. The two vacancies were created by the resignation of Robert Bunda and Gary Hooser in July.
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Friday, September 3, 2010 |
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Early Voting sites open now across state
By Andrew Walden @ 4:48 PM :: 19706 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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VOTE EARLY! Here is a complete list of Walk-in absentee/early voting sites and hours for all four counties.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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Governor seeks public input on candidates to fill two Senate vacancies
By News Release @ 7:31 PM :: 11098 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The three names submitted by the Democratic Party to fill the vacant Senate District 22 (Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Hale‘iwa, Mokule‘ia, North Shore) seat are: Laura Figueira, John Kampfer and Lei Learmont.
The three names submitted by the Democratic Party to fill the vacant Senate District 7 (Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau) seat are: Ronald Kouchi, Barbara Robeson and Sandra Wright.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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Abercrombie part of Democratic Socialists of America Caucus at Democratic National Convention
By Selected News Articles @ 8:45 AM :: 9576 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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Despite a categorical denial, evidence is mounting that leading Hawaii gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie, is a covert socialist. What is worse, he may be lying about it.
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Friday, August 6, 2010 |
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Mufi does it again in Debate: “Screaming, yelling, ranting, raving, finger pointing, name-calling” Abercrombie: I am Dan Inouye
By Selected News Articles @ 1:46 PM :: 10336 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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Mufi to Neil: "You can't know the private sector...."
Neil on Mufi: "...name-calling and finger pointing there..."
Neil on Birthers: "(Obama) was born yesterday in Kapiolani Hospital in 1961, I can assure you...." (Defeating birthers to become Gubernatorial priority???) ... and much, much more....
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Sunday, July 18, 2010 |
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Abercrombie denies membership in Democratic Socialists of America, blames ‘birthers’
By Andrew Walden @ 4:36 PM :: 14902 Views :: Democratic Party, Hawaii History, Politicians
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Neil Abercrombie’s campaign is responding to reports that Abercrombie has been a secret member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
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With federal law at stake, Paid activists attack Hawaii fish farmers
By News Release @ 3:21 PM :: 21014 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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A highly funded, Washington, DC lobby organization, Food and Water Watch (FWW), is mounting a frontal attack on Hawaii State policy that supports open ocean mariculture. They have rallied a motley crew of rag tag environmental groups, and paid many of them to attack a growing sector of our economy that is on the verge of showing the world a way to produce seafood that is environmentally responsible.
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Friday, April 16, 2010 |
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Photos: 2,000 Rally against Tax Hikes at Capitol, 300 in Kona, 150 in Hilo, 100 in Lihue, 100s in Kahului
By Andrew Walden @ 3:01 PM :: 18512 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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SB: The Hawaii rally was aimed squarely at state lawmakers—majority Democrats who approved this week an increase in the tax on a barrel of oil. The increase from a nickel to $1.05 per barrel is expected to increase the cost of gas and energy bills….
One candidate, Republican Charles Djou, attended the rally and took the occasion of tax deadline day to launch an appeal for votes....
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Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
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April 15 No New Taxes Five Rallies on Four Islands: Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui, Kauai
By Andrew Walden @ 12:10 AM :: 21723 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Hawaii Legislators want to raise the GE Tax by as much as 25%. They propose to raise the barrel tax on fuel 3000%. But they refuse to even consider abolishing the BoE and placing the DoE under the direct control of the next Governor. On April 15, Hawaii voters will have their say at rallies planned for Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Hilo and Lihue. Here are the details and contact information for each rally.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
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Bought and paid for, will Hirono cast the deciding vote for Obamacare?
By Andrew Walden @ 1:40 PM :: 21955 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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For months, Mazie Hirono pledged to vote against the Senate version of Obamacare. For her, Senate Obamacare just wasn’t socialist enough. Along with 56 other “progressive” members of Congress, she demanded a program with a public option and denounced the Senate bill as a multi-billion dollar giveaway to the insurance companies.
Hirono’s July 30, 2009 letter explained:
“Any bill that does not provide, at a minimum, for a public option with reimbursement rates based on Medicare rates--not negotiated rates—is unacceptable…. (T)his agreement will result in the public, both as insurance purchasers and as taxpayers, paying ever higher rates to insurance companies. We simply cannot vote for such a proposal.”
Hirono has maintained this position as recently as February 2, but at the last minute, barely noticed by her “progressive” base, Rep Mazie Hirono has changed her mind....
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
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GOP’s Ramsay Wharton to challenge Hirono for Outer Islands Congressional Seat
By News Release @ 8:43 PM :: 23883 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Now, more than ever, we need to bring balance to our nation’s capitol. For too long, Hawaii residents have been underserved with only “one” viewpoint represented in Congress. This out-of-balance system has failed our citizens and allowed for policies that have stifled our creativity and economic growth and burdened us with heavy taxes, wasteful, out of control government spending, and inefficient bureaucratic growth.
The people are speaking, but Washington isn’t listening. That’s why we need new leaders who will listen and provide “common sense” approaches to get our country back on track. Join me in the “good fight” and allow me the honor to represent you with “a strong voice and presence” in the halls of Congress.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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Obama voters a no-show at Hawaii Democratic caucuses
By Andrew Walden @ 12:30 PM :: 8011 Views :: Democratic Party, Obama
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Two years ago, 37,000 people showed up to vote in the Democratic caucuses.... This year, if the House District 2 and 3 attendance is reflective of the whole, fewer than 2,000 people will have shown up Statewide.
It takes skill to drive away that many people, and the old-boy faction of Hawaii Democrats definitely has that kind of skill. They don’t want idealistic liberal types interfering with their power games.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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Hint to Hawaii: Plastic Bag Ban overturned by Calif. court -- no EIS
By Selected News Articles @ 4:07 PM :: 23284 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii Legislature's own papermill. Built by feeeel-goood fake environmentalism.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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Hawaii Scores “D” on Citizen Initiative rights
By News Release @ 10:48 AM :: 19787 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Initiatives on the County level have included: Kauai Ohana in 2006-2007 attempting to use the initiative process to defeat high property taxes, Stop Rail activists who won the opportunity to vote on rail, and others who have used initiative for various causes on the Big Island. Hawaii citizens do not have any statewide initiative and referendum rights. A majority of state citizens do enjoy local initiative and referendum rights.
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Monday, February 1, 2010 |
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Kubo nomination: Hanabusa, Souza tied to Pali Golf course shooters’ mob
By Andrew Walden @ 3:31 PM :: 50580 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Judiciary, Politicians
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Democrat legislators making up excuses to block Lingle’s judicial nominees are usually just doing the bidding of the criminal defense bar—which seeks to block judicial nominees who are not sufficiently soft on crime. But it appears that opposition to the nomination of former Federal Prosecutor Ed Kubo to Oahu's First Circuit Court is coming from former State Sherriff John Souza. Souza, the husband of State Senate President Coleen Hanabusa, was nailed in 2004 for a land sale which involved giving a $25,000 loan to an accused meth dealer who is a cousin to two convicted Pali Golf course shooters.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 |
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Aiona campaign announces "Grassroots Leadership Team"
By News Release @ 3:42 PM :: 19410 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Duke Aiona today announced five county chairs and co-chairs and 13 regional chairs for his growing campaign. The leadership team will provide grassroots support to mobilize and turn out voters for Duke Aiona in the 2010 gubernatorial election.
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Monday, December 14, 2009 |
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Cayetano: Hanabusa's Broken Trust connections lead to Ko Olina
By Andrew Walden @ 12:09 PM :: 49029 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Hawaii History, Politicians
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SB Photo 1999: Jeff Stone's sister Mari Stone Wong and his then-brother-in-law, ousted Bishop Estate Trustee Dickie Wong, needn`t be as worried as they look--they're on trial in the courtroom of Judge Michael Town.
About Hanabusa's 2002 push for developer Jeff Stone to receive $75 million in Ko Olina tax credits, Cayetano writes:
"As I watched all of this, I wondered if there were any legislators who had the guts to ask the hard questions. There was not a peep from the Democrats--or from conservative Republicans like Slom and Hemmings who had made careers in opposing social programs for the needy, or from young legislators who were learning quickly the politics of "going along to get along." The only legislators who raised questions about the credibility of Stone's claims were Republicans Charles Djou of O`ahu and Jim Rath of Kona, Hawai`i."
If Hanabusa enters the congressional race and defeats Democrat Ed Case in the Primary, she will face off with Charles Djou in the General Election next November.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009 |
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Tied to Holocaust denier website, former tax cheat Gary Hooser picks up anti-Superferry protester endorsements
By Andrew Walden @ 10:24 PM :: 15994 Views :: Democratic Party, Kauai County, Environment, Politicians, GMOs
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...Hooser's campaign website indicated that the anti-Semitic, Holocaust denier, 9-11 trooother website www.WhatReallyHappened.com was part of Hooser's "regular reading regime." ....
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Monday, October 26, 2009 |
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Missile Defense brings Maori NFL star Riki Ellison to Capitol Tuesday
By News Release @ 10:39 PM :: 17375 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The event will feature a presentation by national spokesman and former NFL football star, Riki Ellison, Founder and Chairman of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA) a non-profit organization which advocates the deployment and development of a missile defense system. Mr. Ellison has is an expert in the field of missile defense.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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Kawamura on budget: Hooser "out of touch with reality"
By News Release @ 12:54 PM :: 12037 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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Hooser prefers that we hold hearings and community discussions to debate the type and size of government we should have. Lawmakers can hold such hearings during the next legislative session, or even schedule them now while the Legislature is on its break. Frankly, the Legislature should have held such discussions three or four years ago, when the State had money to invest in our long-term future.
While Hooser is busy debating options, the Administration is facing up to our fiscal responsibility and obligation to the people of Hawai‘i by taking immediate steps to address the current financial crisis. Many of the decisions that are being made are not ones that we want to make, but we are doing what needs to done in order to ensure the State government does not run out of money, which will happen if we wait as Hooser suggests.
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Friday, September 25, 2009 |
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GOP: Hooser's only idea--"increase taxes"
By Jonah Ka`auwai @ 6:53 PM :: 9850 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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Read between the lines of Sen. Hooser’s commentary and you will see the only idea he has is to increase taxes on Hawai'i’s already overtaxed citizens. We need elected officials who can make difficult decisions and solve complicated problems, not hope someone else will find a solution.
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Sunday, March 22, 2009 |
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Hawaii Democrats debate closed primary (backgrounder)
By Andrew Walden @ 11:40 AM :: 14452 Views :: Democratic Party, First Amendment, Office of Elections
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This background file includes news articles, and letters to the editor by leading Democrats, regarding a possible shift to a closed primary system. Also included US Supreme Court rulings on two relevant cases.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2006 |
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Big Island Rancher Larry Mehau Hosts Community Rally for Sen. Akaka
By Andrew Walden @ 6:46 PM :: 34573 Views :: Akaka Bill, Democratic Party, Ethics, Congressional Delegation, Politicians
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Big Island Rancher Larry Mehau, resplendent in a dazzling white “Akaka for Senate” campaign T-shirt, welcomed over 100 Hawaii County Democratic activists to a campaign rally at his Big Island ranch on Sunday, Aug. 27, for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-HI. Several of Hawaii’s Political Candidates Show Face Including Congressional Candidates Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz and Gubernatorial Candidate Randy Iwase....
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