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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Neil Abercrombie on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
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- I made best decision appointing Schatz instead of Hanabusa. (Jul 2014)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Duke Aiona on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Law degree rfom U. Hawaii; prosecutor & then judge. (May 2014)
- My Catholic faith is part of my decision making. (Oct 2010)
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John Carroll on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Served four terms in Hawaii House; one term in state Senate. (Apr 2018)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Principles & Values
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- Voted "present" because of lack of bipartisan support. (Dec 2019)
- Treat people with "Aloha spirit" of respect and justice. (Nov 2019)
- Hillary Clinton & military-industrial complex smearing me. (Oct 2019)
- Supports impeachment inquiry providing info to Americans. (Oct 2019)
- Would be youngest president, but has experience. (Oct 2019)
- Treat people with respect, even when we disagree strongly. (Oct 2019)
- Bring spirit of patriotism to the White House. (Jul 2019)
- To understand socialism, look at Venezuela. (Mar 2019)
- Labels like "capitalist" and "socialist" are misused. (Mar 2019)
- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Got $75M tax credit for Ko Oilna, and husband got $400,000. (Aug 2018)
- Lost campaigns in 2003 & 2006 before winning in 2010. (Mar 2014)
- OpEd: Too old to build seniority to steer pork to Hawaii. (Jan 2014)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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David Ige on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Governor:
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Marissa Kerns on Principles & Values
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob McDermott on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Andria Tupola on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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Senate:
HI 2022: 2022 HI Governor's race
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John Carroll on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Senate (declined):
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- Served four terms in Hawaii House; one term in state Senate. (Apr 2018)
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Ron Curtis on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Principles of campaign are liberty and limited government. (Aug 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Got $75M tax credit for Ko Oilna, and husband got $400,000. (Aug 2018)
- Lost campaigns in 2003 & 2006 before winning in 2010. (Mar 2014)
- OpEd: Too old to build seniority to steer pork to Hawaii. (Jan 2014)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Mazie Hirono on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
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- Co-sponsored Do No Harm Act: keep church and state separate. (Aug 2018)
- OpEd: Missed twice as many votes as average Congress member. (Oct 2012)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Linda Lingle on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- Work with national Republicans to get things done for Hawaii. (Oct 2012)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Eddie Pirkowski on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
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Charles Djou on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor challenger (District 1):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Principles & Values
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Voted "present" because of lack of bipartisan support. (Dec 2019)
- Treat people with "Aloha spirit" of respect and justice. (Nov 2019)
- Hillary Clinton & military-industrial complex smearing me. (Oct 2019)
- Supports impeachment inquiry providing info to Americans. (Oct 2019)
- Would be youngest president, but has experience. (Oct 2019)
- Treat people with respect, even when we disagree strongly. (Oct 2019)
- Bring spirit of patriotism to the White House. (Jul 2019)
- To understand socialism, look at Venezuela. (Mar 2019)
- Labels like "capitalist" and "socialist" are misused. (Mar 2019)
- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Mark Takai on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Linda Lingle on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- Work with national Republicans to get things done for Hawaii. (Oct 2012)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Cam Cavasso on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- Running because Inouye opposed Federal Marriage amendment. (Aug 2004)
- Must teach ourselves character. (Aug 2003)
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Bob McDermott on Principles & Values
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| Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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Ed Case on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Worked for three decades as attorney and law firm manager. (Sep 2018)
- 1990s: Majority Leader of Hawaii State House. (Sep 2018)
- Our future is now!. (Jan 2006)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1):
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- Got $75M tax credit for Ko Oilna, and husband got $400,000. (Aug 2018)
- Lost campaigns in 2003 & 2006 before winning in 2010. (Mar 2014)
- OpEd: Too old to build seniority to steer pork to Hawaii. (Jan 2014)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Ben Cayetano on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)
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Ed Case on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.:
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Worked for three decades as attorney and law firm manager. (Sep 2018)
- 1990s: Majority Leader of Hawaii State House. (Sep 2018)
- Our future is now!. (Jan 2006)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Neil Abercrombie on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
Click here for 4 full quotes
OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.
- I made best decision appointing Schatz instead of Hanabusa. (Jul 2014)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Mazie Hirono on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
- Co-sponsored Do No Harm Act: keep church and state separate. (Aug 2018)
- OpEd: Missed twice as many votes as average Congress member. (Oct 2012)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Patsy Mink on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
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Cynthia Thielen on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Appointed as nominee because GOP primary winner withdrew. (Sep 2006)
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Daniel Akaka on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (HI):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 96.6% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Congregationalist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
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Daniel Inouye on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (HI):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 96.9% of 293 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Enlisted in Army after designation as "enemy alien". (Nov 1998)
- Wounded in Italy in WWII; lost an arm. (Nov 1998)
- First Japanese in Congress; first Hawaii Representative. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Kai Kahele on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Brian Schatz on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. (Oct 2014)
- Endorsed by progressive group "Democracy for America". (Feb 2014)
- Elected to the state House in 1998 at age 26. (Sep 2006)
- What's good for election victory may not be good for society. (Oct 2005)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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