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John Pritchett: Ruling The Roost

Some argue that Hawaii Speaker Scott Saiki is too powerful. Others say that’s an exaggeration. But there is little doubt that he’s the head of the House.

By John Pritchett

April 9, 2023 · 1 min read

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

Some argue that Hawaii Speaker Scott Saiki is too powerful. Others say that’s an exaggeration. But there is little doubt that he’s the head of the House.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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Agree with and can laugh at this cartoon. It is politics, the system we live in, with all its imperfections. Just think, no one complained when Dan Inoyue ran the US Senate. Contrasting opinions I'm sure.

wailani1961 · 3 years ago

Just like those feral chickens ... noisy, messy, and nobody can seem to figure out how to get rid of them.

fifteen · 3 years ago

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