The Projector: Candidates and Cannabis Make Good Pictures

The Debates Begin GOP Congressional District 1 candidate Charles Djou talks to audience members before a Chamber of Commerce debate Tuesday at the Plaza Club.
Working the Crowd Democrat Mark Takai chats up spectators before the Chamber's CD1 debate.
Republican Pals Gubernatorial contender Duke Aiona, right, shares a light moment with Djou before the Chamber debate.
Facing Off Republican Charles Djou, left, and Democrat Mark Takai have similar styles but very different views on issues.
Making a Point Charles Djou wants an exemption for Hawaii from the Jones Act, which requires U.S.-built ships with U.S. crews to provide shipping between U.S. ports. Mark Takai isn't so sure.
Military Disagreement Although both men are veterans and have served overseas, they come down differently on President Obama's proposal to train and arm Syrian rebels. Takai is in favor, Djou is not.
Mark My Words Mark Takai, a veteran state lawmaker, says he'll be the best fit with Hawaii's other Democrats in Congress.
The Lighter Side Tuesday's debate was not all political jabs and tough arguments.
On the Air The Medical Marijuana Dispensary Task Force held a hearing Wednesday at the State Capitol auditorium. Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Jeff Davis was among those testifying.
First Time A young medical marijuana supporter testified, his first time ever speaking at a public hearing. The audience gave him a warm round of applause.
Green Card A marijuana grower waits to testify while holding his state-issued marijuana card.
Speaking Up Without state-sanctioned dispensaries, medical marijuana users must grow their own weed or buy it illegally.
Meet the Press Cannabis advocate Roger Christie was recently freed from years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to illegally distributing pot. But he showed up to testify at Wednesday's hearing.
Friendly Faces State Department of Health official Peter Whiticar greets longtime social activist Kat Brady at Wednesday's hearing.
He's Back Former Honolulu City Councilman Tom Berg, his hair grown long, takes his turn addressing the dispensary task force.
And He's Back, Too After four years in federal prison, Hilo's so-called Pot Minister, Roger Christie, was free from a halfway-house long enough to attend Wednesday's hearing.
Time Out A Capitol staff member lets testifiers know their time is up during a hearing of the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Task Force.

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