The candidate also embraces the Democratic Party of Hawaii and buys more airtime than his mayoral opponent.
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Mayoral Candidate Aims To Break Through With TV Spot
Bud Stonebraker buys airtime along with “big five” Hannemann, Amemiya, Pine, Hanabusa and Blangiardi.
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New Rick Blangiardi TV Ads: ‘I’m Not A Politician’
The candidate for Honolulu mayor blames “career politicians” for the city’s problems.
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Esser Prioritizes ‘Racial Injustice’ Fight In First TV Spot
The progressive-minded candidate for Honolulu prosecutor seeks to set herself apart from the field.
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New TV Spots Promote Keith Amemiya’s Democratic Roots
The first-time candidate in the nonpartisan race for Honolulu mayor is also advertising heavily.
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Kym Pine Touts ‘Strong, Passionate’ Leadership In Political Ad
The candidate for mayor of Honolulu has just one TV commercial running but plans more.
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Why ‘Mayor Mufi’ Wants To Be Mayor Mufi Again
The former Honolulu executive is betting that voters will want a tested leader in these testy times.
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Hanabusa: There’s No Time For On-The-Job Training In A Crisis
The candidate for mayor of Honolulu says her leadership has been tested over time, and that is what’s needed most in a pandemic.
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Rick Blangiardi Is Back On TV, But This Time He’s A Political Candidate
The former Hawaii News Now general manager is making his pitch to be mayor of Honolulu.