Politicians

Brian Schatz just sent around an insulting memo...arguing that the ideology of a single group of voters will trump the broad coalition of interests that has made Hawaii the warm, inclusive place we all love....

This case stems from complaints concerning the possible influence of $381,000 of private donations over Mayor Kirk Caldwell and his new administration....

"With decisive advantages in money, endorsements, organization, and manpower as well as an ideology...."

State Rep. Karen Awana is out as Democrat House majority leader....

...we heard recently that they are recruiting candidates and working to elect a GOP Senator in Hawaii....

Meanwhile—purely in the interest of saving time and money for fellow investigators--this writer will be obligated to search through the files and make a complete list of the criminal records of all Hawaii’s elected officials and post it online....

The society pages of MidWeek magazine showed Pascua at events with some of Hawaii’s most well-known politicians, including former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann and prominent Democratic activist Amy Agbayani....

Nine Women Remaking the Right....

Sherbow claimed he initially approached Gabbard because he was born into the same obscure Western-Hindu tradition as Tulsi....

Dr. Keli’i Akina, Grassroot Institute president, asks former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann about his controversial decision to empty sewage from a failed pump directly into the Ala Wai Canal....

"...swift action on the center was necessary since the senate will store papers for no longer than six months from the time the office is closed...."

“The Humane Society is currently examining the sheep to see if it has been sexually molested.”

Hanabusa is the target of a Federal Elections Commission complaint filed Tuesday by Daniel Hempey....

...spokeswoman Xochitl Hinojosa stood by his comment....

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

Gabbard steps from the dais, and audience members rush to hug her and urge her to run for governor....

...it actually wouldn’t be as big of a political risk within her own party because of his first-term troubles....

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

The idea is to talk about it, not to pass it....

Honolulu Councilmember and Congressional candidate Stanley Chang has lost his right to practice law in Hawaii....

"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....

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....

"With the support of a majority of the House of Representatives, Speaker-elect Joe Souki has established leading committees ...."

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....

Senate Vice President Donna Mercado Kim (Sen. District 14) has been selected as the President of the Senate ....

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

Obama spent most of the speech describing his own impressions of Inouye....

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