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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Mitsunaga Point by Point Expose of Pro-Caldwell Media Bias
By News Release @ 4:37 AM :: 10036 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Politicians, Rail

"...Caldwell may have evaded State and Federal taxes on all the stock options he has received to date...."

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Caldwell Commits Then Fails to Show for Filipino Press Debate
By News Release @ 7:23 PM :: 5461 Views :: Politicians

The Filipino Press Club of Hawaii hosted a mayoral debate this morning....

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Friday, October 28, 2016
Caldwell Duped?
By News Release @ 8:03 PM :: 9152 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Politicians

Mr. Francis states he never consented to appear in any paid Caldwell political ad - an action that would be a clear breach of basic journalistic ethics....

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Thursday, October 27, 2016
The People v. The Powerful - Summarized in a Caldwell Ad
By News Release @ 3:07 PM :: 7176 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

Caldwell actually paid for an ad that highlighted how he is owned by the establishment and totally controlled the old-boy network....

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Saturday, October 22, 2016
Caldwell a No-Show for Olelo -- Djou Debates Empty Chair
By News Release @ 5:33 PM :: 8121 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Politicians
... Viewers’ most popular question was, “Mayor Caldwell, can I have your second job?” ....
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Saturday, October 22, 2016
TRO, Drunk Driving, and Criminal History Divide HD41 Candidates
By News Release @ 3:33 PM :: 6833 Views :: Politicians

...HNN asked about my three decades old criminal history but didn’t bother to ask Representative LoPresti about his far more recent arrest for drunk driving....

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Saturday, October 22, 2016
Ethics Complaint: Caldwell Hides Millions in Stock Options
By News Release @ 3:34 AM :: 7879 Views :: Ethics, Politicians

...if a portion of Caldwell’s “beneficial ownership” in the Bank may have been in the form of stock options, such options are a “thing of value” and should be disclosed under both Federal tax and City ethics rules....

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Friday, October 21, 2016
Djou Launches New Ad as Absentee Ballots Arrive in Mailboxes
By Rep Charles Djou @ 3:37 PM :: 6318 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

...Absentee ballots started arriving at homes Wednesday, October 19....

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Thursday, October 13, 2016
HD34: Jaci Agustin Recognized as a Race To Watch in 2016
By News Release @ 10:19 PM :: 8041 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party

The individuals highlighted are well-respected local leaders hailing from 16 states, who serve their communities as educators, small business owners, grassroots activists, and more....

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Caldwell Hypocritical -- Ducks Another Debate
By News Release @ 7:25 PM :: 7566 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

After having just demanded a live debate, Kirk Caldwell now refuses to debate Charles Djou on Olelo public television....

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
State Senator Gil Riviere Endorses Djou for Mayor
By News Release @ 11:31 PM :: 7645 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

"Sen. Riviere is one of the strongest voices in our community for conservation and protection of our island's beautiful natural resources...."

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Kelii Akina Wins Endorsements from Malama Solomon, Kealii Makekau and Paul Mossman
By News Release @ 11:19 PM :: 9174 Views :: OHA, Politicians

Former OHA Trustee and Primary Opponents Endorse Keliʻi Akina - Malama Solomon, Kealii Makekau and Paul Mossman Call for New Leadership....

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Sunday, September 11, 2016
Ethics? UH Dean Endorses American Samoa Congressional Candidate on UH Letterhead
By Andrew Walden @ 11:01 PM :: 10834 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Higher Education, Politicians

“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.”

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Friday, September 9, 2016
Martin, Ozawa Endorse Djou for Mayor
By News Release @ 3:47 AM :: 8847 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians, Rail

Djou Endorsements Now Include: Council Chair Ernie Martin, Councilmember Ann Kobayashi and Councilmember Trevor Ozawa....

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016
OHA Chair Cancels appearances due to health concerns—or not?
By Video @ 5:47 PM :: 6895 Views :: OHA, Politicians

...Those Same “Health Concerns” Have Not Stopped Him From Campaigning....

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Poll: Hawaii 3rd Best State for Jill Stein
By Selected News Articles @ 7:36 PM :: 6224 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Politicians

Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein and Libertarian Party Candidate Gary Johnson both poll 7% in Hawaii....

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Sunday, August 28, 2016
Photos: 24 Hours With Charles Djou
By News Release @ 10:20 PM :: 7344 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

Check out the last 24 hours on the campaign trail....

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Friday, August 26, 2016
Special Election: CD2 Republican Nominee Files to Run as Democrat in CD1
By Andrew Walden @ 3:37 PM :: 14590 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Office of Elections, Politicians, Republican Party

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

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Friday, August 26, 2016
Rep. Kaniela Ing Pleads "Not Guilty"
By Selected News Articles @ 12:36 PM :: 14695 Views :: Maui County, Ethics, Police, Politicians

Maui State House Rep. Mark "Kaniela" Ing (D) was arraigned today ....

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
CD1: National Defense PAC endorses Ostrov for Congress
By News Release @ 11:03 PM :: 8680 Views :: Military, Politicians, Republican Party

"Colonel Ostrov is exactly the kind of woman that we must elect to the U.S. Congress," retired Rear Adm. James J. Carey, NDPAC chair, said....

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Sunday, August 14, 2016
Djou: Caldwell badly damaged and we are just getting started
By Rep Charles Djou @ 7:32 PM :: 9227 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians, Rail

In just 68 days, we managed to hold the incumbent mayor to an effective draw after being outspent 5-to-1 with the entire City machinery against us....

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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Hunting, Farming & Fishing Association backs candidates who “help feed Hawaii”
By News Release @ 1:02 PM :: 10684 Views :: Environment, Politicians, Second Amendment, Small Business
“Our elected officials across the islands must work with local, state and federal governments to preserve and not restrict our rural Hawaii lifestyle.”
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
How Much Is Enough to Replace the Mayor?
By News Release @ 3:51 PM :: 8519 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians, Rail

Kirk Caldwell's latest ads show just how desperate he is....

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Monday, August 8, 2016
Karma: Tulsi Gabbard’s Cult Eyes $16B US Yoga Market
By News Release @ 5:46 AM :: 8293 Views :: Politicians, Religion

There are now 36 million yoga practitioners in the United States alone, with another 80 million Americans preparing to practice for the first time in the next 12 months. Practitioners are spending $16 billion per year on clothing, products and classes.....

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Saturday, August 6, 2016
Caldwell Ducks Debate as Fundraising Fades
By News Release @ 8:02 PM :: 7709 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians, Rail

...the mayor fails to attend the debate tonight in Sand Island sponsored by the Kaimuki Business Association, Kalihi Business Association and Kahala Business Association....

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Saturday, August 6, 2016
Republican Candidate for Ewa’s Senate Seat Demands Change
By News Release @ 1:07 AM :: 6521 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party

Chris Fidelibus Wants to Bring Voters’ Voices to State Capitol....

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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Hawaii Family Forum Primary Voter Guide
By Hawaii Family Forum @ 12:40 PM :: 12437 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Politicians, Religion

The Primary Election is just around the corner....

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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Fundrace: Djou Beats Caldwell 3-1
By News Release @ 12:34 PM :: 6554 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

Djou for Mayor reported having raised approximately $225,000 in contributions with just under $200,000 cash-on-hand....

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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Senatorial Candidates John Carroll and Makani Christensen Challenge Senator Brian Schatz to Debate
By News Release @ 4:03 AM :: 7251 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Politicians

We will be conducting a press conference to Challenge Senator Brian Schatz to a debate on August 4....

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Friday, July 29, 2016
Rep Kaniela Ing Caught Lying About Arrest--Claims 'Conspiracy'
By News Release @ 10:30 AM :: 23008 Views :: Maui County, Ethics, Politicians

...Ing claims a long-running conspiracy is out to get him....

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Thursday, July 28, 2016
Bernie Sanders Resigns from Democratic Party
By Selected News Articles @ 4:46 AM :: 9257 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians

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

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Video: Tulsi Gabbard Nominates Bernie Sanders for President
By Video @ 5:22 AM :: 6919 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians

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

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Sen. Sam Slom Endorses Kelii Akina for OHA Trustee
By Sen. Sam Slom @ 8:39 PM :: 7931 Views :: OHA, Politicians, Republican Party

A Message from State Senator Sam Slom:  From time to time there is a candidate who is really worth supporting....

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Tulsi Gabbard: ‘The Congresswoman Trump Fans Can Love’
By Selected News Articles @ 3:41 PM :: 7525 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians

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

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Monday, July 25, 2016
Honolulu: Property Tax Bills and Absentee Ballots Arrive in Mail
By Rep Charles Djou @ 4:04 AM :: 7577 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians, Rail

This week our City government mailed two very important documents:  your property tax bill and your absentee ballot....

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Saturday, July 23, 2016
Tulsi Gabbard Votes Against Zika Funding
By Joni Kamiya @ 6:25 PM :: 6596 Views :: Health Care, Politicians

When politics start to affect public health and well being, there’s a major problem....

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Friday, July 22, 2016
Hawaii Reapportionment Case: Only Mark Takai Put his Name on the Line
By Robert Thomas @ 11:11 PM :: 7422 Views :: Military, Politicians

...one of the rare people in public life who actually showed political courage to do the right thing when literally not one of his colleagues had the guts to join him....

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Thursday, July 21, 2016
VIDEO: HART Vice-Chair Endorses Charles Djou
By News Release @ 8:02 PM :: 9461 Views :: Honolulu County, Labor, Politicians, Rail

...after having seen Caldwell in ‘action’ as mayor, Damien and the IBEW have thrown their support firmly behind Charles....

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Thursday, July 21, 2016
It Begins: Caldwell Launches First Negative Campaign Ad
By News Release @ 12:09 AM :: 6552 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

...We always knew the mayor would reach for negative campaigning because, as the media reported, that's "the way he rolls."....

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Rep Mark Takai Dies--Special Election in November
By News Release @ 6:10 PM :: 6871 Views :: Politicians

...Rep. Mark Takai, 49, dies after battle with pancreatic cancer....

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
2016 Candidate Info Available on League of Women Voters Website
By News Release @ 2:55 AM :: 6871 Views :: Office of Elections, Politicians

Candidate information is available for all counties in Hawaii. Nearly three hundred candidates....

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Monday, July 18, 2016
VIDEO: Linda Lingle Addresses GOP Convention
By Video @ 6:56 PM :: 7338 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party

Linda Lingle took the stage at the Republican National Convention to call for new leadership on issues important to Jewish Americans....

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Monday, July 18, 2016
Team Djou Challenge—Rail, Trust, Homelessness, Ethics
By News Release @ 12:00 PM :: 6354 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

Four reasons to vote Djou....

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Sunday, July 17, 2016
OHA Chair Lindsey Still Missing in Action
By Selected News Articles @ 6:54 PM :: 6566 Views :: OHA, Politicians

Robert Lindseyʻs disappearance at OHA started long before his stroke....

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Sunday, July 17, 2016
Poll: Djou Ahead 39-30
By Rep Charles Djou @ 6:47 PM :: 6997 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

Ballots will be mailed in 5 days.  This election can be won with 50% + 1 vote....

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Friday, July 15, 2016
Djou Raises $259K in First Month of Campaign
By News Release @ 5:05 AM :: 6755 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians

The Djou for Mayor campaign will file its first campaign finance report today....

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Friday, July 15, 2016
Three Candidates For Mayor, Three Positions On Honolulu Rail
By Robert Thomas @ 4:49 AM :: 7288 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians, Rail
Continue past Middle Street to Ala Moana only if the total cost does not exceed $7,000,000,000.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
VIDEO: Djou Launches First TV Commercial
By Video @ 11:00 PM :: 6806 Views :: Honolulu County, Politicians
This mayor's race can be won in the Primary with 51% of the vote!
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Ex-Rep Richard Fale Pleads No Contest, Fined $1000
By News Release @ 5:48 PM :: 6939 Views :: Ethics, Politicians, Republican Party

...Sum Total of Results: Rep Gil Riviere Switches to Democratic Party....

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Sunday, July 10, 2016
HGEA Maui Endorsements Leaked
By Andrew Walden @ 9:07 PM :: 8353 Views :: Maui County, Labor, Politicians

...these endorsements are approved by Maui HGEA leaders but have not been officially ‘blessed’ by State HGEA HQ....

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