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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Neil Abercrombie on Education
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
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- Improving public education is one of my top priorities. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 83% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
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Duke Aiona on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Substitute teacher in Hawai'i's public schools. (May 2014)
- Yes to charters; no to national standards. (Nov 2010)
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John Carroll on Education
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Maintain high standards for public education. (Aug 2016)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Education
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- Free tuition at public higher education. (Mar 2019)
- Tuition-free community college for all. (Jan 2019)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Education
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Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
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David Ige on Education
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Democratic Governor:
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- Maximize school land by building compatible structures. (Jan 2021)
- Universal pre-K crucial to education reform. (Jan 2019)
- Quality public education necessary for a strong economy. (Aug 2014)
- Implement early education through DOE, not private schools. (Aug 2014)
- Improving public education is one of my top priorities. (Jul 2014)
- Too many decisions made by state instead of locally. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes vouchers, but supports charters. (Nov 2012)
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Marissa Kerns on Education
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob McDermott on Education
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Sues state over overcrowded school. (Jul 2017)
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Andria Tupola on Education
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Education needs to be an interconnected community issue. (Jul 2018)
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Senate:
HI 2022: 2022 HI Governor's race
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John Carroll on Education
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Republican candidate for Senate (declined):
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- Maintain high standards for public education. (Aug 2016)
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Ron Curtis on Education
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- We can better serve students teaching them the "how" skills. (Aug 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Education
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
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Mazie Hirono on Education
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
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- Life long learning, “P through L”. (Nov 2006)
- Encourage more character education in schools. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
- Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
- Recruit women & minorities for STEM teaching. (May 2017)
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Linda Lingle on Education
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- I support PBS, but Big Bird is not essential to America. (Oct 2012)
- More federal funding for education will help public schools. (Apr 2012)
- Science & math standards in public/charter/private schools. (Mar 2012)
- No vouchers; more funding, more charters. (Oct 2002)
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Eddie Pirkowski on Education
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Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator:
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- Oppose nationwide Common Core standards. (Jul 2014)
- Strongly support vouchers at state level. (Jun 2012)
- Support prayer choice in schools. (Jun 2012)
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Charles Djou on Education
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Republican Governor challenger (District 1):
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- Empower parental involvement in schools over bureaucracy. (Dec 2013)
- Empower parental involvement; reduce bureaucracies. (Nov 2010)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Education
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- Free tuition at public higher education. (Mar 2019)
- Tuition-free community college for all. (Jan 2019)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Mark Takai on Education
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Invest in our public schools with federal funds. (Nov 2014)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Linda Lingle on Education
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- I support PBS, but Big Bird is not essential to America. (Oct 2012)
- More federal funding for education will help public schools. (Apr 2012)
- Science & math standards in public/charter/private schools. (Mar 2012)
- No vouchers; more funding, more charters. (Oct 2002)
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Cam Cavasso on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Oppose nationwide Common Core standards. (Sep 2014)
- Remove the monopoly of public education. (Jul 2010)
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Bob McDermott on Education
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Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Sues state over overcrowded school. (Jul 2017)
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Ed Case on Education
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- PVS:Federal education standards in all states. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Education
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
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Ben Cayetano on Education
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Improve and invest in public schools. (Aug 2001)
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Ed Case on Education
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Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.:
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- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- PVS:Federal education standards in all states. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Neil Abercrombie on Education
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
Click here for 12 full quotes
OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.
- Improving public education is one of my top priorities. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 83% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
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Mazie Hirono on Education
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 9 full quotes
OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
- Life long learning, “P through L”. (Nov 2006)
- Encourage more character education in schools. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
- Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
- Recruit women & minorities for STEM teaching. (May 2017)
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Patsy Mink on Education
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
- Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)
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Cynthia Thielen on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Limited opportunities for college dropout vs. college grad. (Oct 2006)
- Quality public education is an essential service. (Oct 2006)
- Support NCLB to make fundamental changes in schooling. (Oct 2006)
- Ensure an excellent, free education to all children. (Oct 2006)
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Daniel Akaka on Education
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Democratic Jr Senator (HI):
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- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Voted NO on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
- Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
- Rated 82% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
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Daniel Inouye on Education
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Democratic Sr Senator (HI):
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- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
- Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
- More foreign languages courses and exchange students. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Kai Kahele on Education
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Brian Schatz on Education
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Reform NCLB: more funding and redefine "success". (Oct 2007)
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