The Hawaii senator has already voted in favor of five Trump picks, including Ben Carson for HUD and Mike Pompeo for CIA.
The state’s congressional delegation opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but the state Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns.
Hawaii senator hopeful that new post will bring money to the state.
“I don’t think Hawaii can expect any favors from the federal government anytime soon,” says one analyst.
“We need a progressive counter-revolution,” says the Hawaii senator, who was elected to a full six-year term Tuesday.
Colleen Hanabusa will rejoin the congressional delegation after winning two races on the general election ballot.
Brian Schatz, Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa are not worried about losing this year, but they are making moves for their future.