Well, this is it. At 10am this morning, the Hawaii State Legislature went into Special Session to deal with, among other things, the issue of same-sex marriage. Ironically, after all the decades of controversy and missed opportunities, the issue today seems not to be if Governor Neil Abercrombie's proposed legislation will pass, but by how much. "This passage is inevitable," … [Read more...] about Hawaii Legislative Special Session On Same-Sex Marriage Starts Today
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Newest U.S. Energy Security Council Appointee Linda Lingle Really Knows Gas
For all of you out there wondering whatever became of former Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle (you know who you are), I have some important new information for you. Turns out she’s gone and joined something called the U.S. Energy Security Council. “Governor Lingle brings to the council a unique perspective and wealth of experience in running a state whose economy is heavily … [Read more...] about Newest U.S. Energy Security Council Appointee Linda Lingle Really Knows Gas
Here’s Our Take On The 2012 Election for Maui, Hawaii And The Nation #HIVote
Guess we don’t have Linda Lingle to kick around anymore. On Election night, the former two-term Republican Governor of Hawaii who had trounced Democrat Mazie Hirono at the polls a decade ago, was herself shown the door in her bid to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka (D–Hawaii). The final summary vote tally, released by the state Office of Elections at nearly 3am … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Take On The 2012 Election for Maui, Hawaii And The Nation #HIVote
Party’s Over At Maui Republican Party HQ #HIVote
With Democrat Mazie Hirono leading Republican Linda Lingle 63 percent to 36 percent on the 2nd printout, it's no wonder the party ended early at Lingle's Maui HQ … [Read more...] about Party’s Over At Maui Republican Party HQ #HIVote
First Hawaii Vote Printout Released: Kaniela Ing Beating George Fontaine in 11th Dist State Rep; No Other Surprises #HIVote
Keep in mind the first printout represents "0 out of 250" precincts, meaning that it shows only early walk-in and absentee votes. And, as we expected, it doesn't hold any surprises: In the Hawaii U.S. Senate race, Democrat Mazie Hirono is leading Republican Linda Lingle 62.9 percent to 35.5 percent. In the 2nd District U.S. Congress race, Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is leading … [Read more...] about First Hawaii Vote Printout Released: Kaniela Ing Beating George Fontaine in 11th Dist State Rep; No Other Surprises #HIVote