Media coverage of HI political races in The Honolulu Civil Beat


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Abortion     Duke Aiona: Would leave decisions up to the Legislature and to voters.     Vicky Cayetano: Pro-choice; and supports medically assisted death.

Budget & Economy     Duke Aiona: Attract investment by opening a spaceport in Hawai'i.     Brian Schatz: Got earmark to fix highway threatened by climate change.     Josh Green: Housing must be considered a human right.     Andria Tupola: Save government money with efficiency; cut waste.

Civil Rights     Bob McDermott: In Hawaii, we are all minorities to one degree or another.     Kirk Caldwell: We celebrate diversity and inclusion no matter who we love.     John Carroll: Inclusive legislation to banish racism and intolerance.     Bob McDermott: 2013: Sued to stop gay marriage going into effect in Hawaii.

Corporations     David Ige: Vetoed taxing of short term rental accommodations.     Kai Kahele: Don't allow taxing of short term rental accommodations.     Bob McDermott: Allow taxing of short term rental accommodations.     Cynthia Thielen: Allow taxing of short term rental accommodations.     Eddie Pirkowski: Zero taxes would attract corporate headquarters.     Mazie Hirono: US Chamber of Commerce does not reflect business community.

Crime     Kirk Caldwell: Refuses to answer questions about indicted ex-city officials.     Andria Tupola: Support police who risk their lives for us.     Duke Aiona: Better schools help Native Hawaiians stay out of prison.

Education     Duke Aiona: Shift control from statewide district to local community.     Neil Abercrombie: Improving public education is one of my top priorities.     David Ige: Improving public education is one of my top priorities.

Energy & Oil     Duke Aiona: Maximize our many renewable energy resources.     Marissa Kerns: Support no-taxpayers-government-bailout for renewable energy.     Andria Tupola: For renewable energy if affordable and environmentally safe.     Eddie Pirkowski: Sustainable green development; reduce our carbon footprint.     Neil Abercrombie: Liquefied natural gas is a "bridge fuel" to renewables.     David Ige: Tie rooftop solar into the electric grid.

Environment     Bob McDermott: Shut down Navy fuel site that has contaminated local water.     Andria Tupola: Protect environment by partnering with local orgs.     Andria Tupola: If we take care of the land it will take care of our needs.     Andria Tupola: Tension between development & environment is about balance.     Neil Abercrombie: Food labeling good, but not at expense of small businesses.     David Ige: Right to know what is in our food, via federal labeling.     David Ige: Protect Hawaii's fragile resources for future generations.

Free Trade     John Carroll: America should be a leader in international commerce.

Government Reform     Duke Aiona: Has no evidence the 2020 election was stolen.     Duke Aiona: Wants to make more public records accessible online.     Josh Green: State legislature term limits would make a lot of sense.     Brian Schatz: I support ending or reforming the filibuster.     Duke Aiona: Reducing amount of regulations sends message to businesses.     Duke Aiona: Stem abuses with term limits for state legislature.     Josh Green: Supports health department over Navy water contamination.     Marissa Kerns: Every bill must be exposed to Hawaiian taxpayers.     Andria Tupola: Video testimony to legislature; no constitutional convention.     John Carroll: Supports citizen's initiative process & multiparty democracy.     Ed Case: Only 8% of my campaign money comes from PACs.

Gun Control     Brian Schatz: Ban assault weapons, for universal background checks.

Health Care     Duke Aiona: COVID: not against vaccinations, but opposes mandates.     Josh Green: Has been a leading voice in the Covid-19 fight.     Vicky Cayetano: Calls for vaccine mandate for restaurants, bars, gyms.     David Ige: Support unfunded liabilities for State Union Health Benefits.

Homeland Security     Brian Schatz: Military only viable here if it has community support.     Colleen Hanabusa: Shaped National Defense Authorization Act military roadmap.     Eddie Pirkowski: Cutting edge defensive and offensive security.

Immigration     Charles Djou: Leaving GOP because Trump makes it hostile to immigrants.

Jobs     Eddie Pirkowski: Responsible spending for jobs and stable growth.     Neil Abercrombie: Put money back into state Employer-Union Trust Fund.     Neil Abercrombie: 2-year agreement with Legislature to raise the minimum wage.

Principles & Values     Duke Aiona: Hopes to restore system by rebuilding trust, earning respect.     Vicky Cayetano: No problem too great that we can't overcome together.     Duke Aiona: My Catholic faith is part of my decision making.

Social Security     Brian Schatz: Make sure everyone pays into the system equally.

Tax Reform     Marissa Kerns: I am opposing any new taxes for the next four years.

Technology     David Ige: Pioneered "paperless Legislature" & government transparency.

War & Peace     John Carroll: Use US air power to enforce peace, but not ground troops.

Welfare & Poverty     Duke Aiona: Creating affordable housing immediately is a top priority.     Marissa Kerns: Cut taxes & help businesses first to reduce homelessness.     Andria Tupola: Clearinghouse for decentralized solutions on homelessness.     Andria Tupola: Increase affordable housing by tax cuts & fewer regulations.     Neil Abercrombie: Keep sidewalks open & clear; homeless into housing for good.     David Ige: Build affordable homes and Transit Oriented Development.     David Ige: Increasing funds to Rental Housing Trust Fund for homeless.     Duke Aiona: The chronic homeless choose to not follow the rules.

Click for quotations from other sources by: Andria Tupola Hawaii Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii Bob McDermott Hawaii Republican candidate for governor Brian Schatz Democratic Jr Senator Hawaii Charles Djou Republican Governor challenger U.S. Rep Hawaii-1 Colleen Hanabusa Hawaii Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor Cynthia Thielen Republican Challenger (2006) Hawaii David Ige Hawaii Democratic Governor Duke Aiona Hawaii Republican Challenger Ed Case Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep. Hawaii Eddie Pirkowski Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator Hawaii John Carroll Hawaii Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii Josh Green Hawaii Democratic challenger for Governor Kai Kahele Hawaii Democratic candidate for Governor Kirk Caldwell Hawaii Democratic Challenger Marissa Kerns Hawaii Republican challenger for Governor Mazie Hirono Democratic Challenger Hawaii Neil Abercrombie Hawaii Democratic Governor Vicky Cayetano Hawaii Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger