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Danny De Gracia: Sen. Mazie Hirono Will Tar And Feather Any Trump Court Nominee
The rush to appoint a new Supreme Court justice before the election will backfire on conservatives and incense the American voters who don’t want a pre-election nominee.
Honolulu Mayor’s Race: ‘It’s Not Dirty Politics, It’s Just Politics’
Sniping between Keith Amemiya and a super PAC that smeared him in the primary has led to a series of back and forth allegations of wrongdoing.
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John Pritchett: On The Wrong Track
Mayoral candidates Rick Blangiardi and Keith Amemiya both want to complete Honolulu’s troubled rail project. No matter how taxpayers vote, there’ll be hell to pay.
Term Limits For Honolulu Prosecutor Are A Great Idea
A charter amendment question this November asks whether the position should be capped at two four-year terms. We think they should.
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Keith Amemiya Endorsed By Four More Honolulu City Council Members
Five of the nine current council members are supporting Amemiya over former TV executive Rick Blangiardi.
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Danny De Gracia: Ask The Candidates How They’re Going To Deal With COVID-19
If we remain indifferent about the people we elect, we have only ourselves to blame when we don’t like the mandates they are imposing on us.
Chad Blair: How One Maui Resident Is Working To Help Ballots Arrive In Time
The #LeaveRoomForBallots campaign urges folks to mail their ballot in early and to minimize postal service in October.
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Tulsi Gabbard’s New Leadership PAC
Political experts say the Hawaii congresswoman’s new PAC signals she’s not done with politics even after she leaves office at the end of her term.
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Commission: Amemiya’s Midweek Ad Didn’t Break The Law
The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission also levied over $4,400 worth of fines against other candidates.
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Ikaika Anderson Resigns From Honolulu City Council
The council chair cited family reasons for his decision to step down, effective Sept. 23, just a few months before his final term ends.