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Brian Schatz on Principles & Values
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Elected to the state House in 1998 at age 26
Schatz was elected to the state House in 1998 at age 26. He attended Pomona College in California, majoring in philosophy. He is also married and has a two-year-old son.
His term as the Makiki Tantalus state senator ends this year. People have called Schatz a rising star among Democrats, an environmentalist, and a breath of fresh air.
Others say he's too young. "There are plenty of 33-year olds that don't belong in the U.S. House, plenty of 75-year olds that don't belong in the U.S. House,"
Schatz said. "I don't think age is anything to do with it. it has more to do on what your values are, what your skills are, and what you bring to the table."
Source: KHNL profile
, Sep 13, 2006
What's good for election victory may not be good for society
Both parties have become so singularly focused on elections and re-elections that the public sometimes feel politics is like watching a sporting event--interesting, but ultimately inconsequential. But the average citizen loses in this proposition,
because what's good for short-term election victories is usually not what's good for our society in the long run. I offer these suggestions for what we Democrats should do to revitalize ourselves.- Think 10 years in advance.
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Stop waiting for a political messiah.
- Plan for succession.
- Help the middle class.
- Give the next generation reasons for hope.
Hawai'i has many people who believe in progressive values--opportunities for all, environmental protection, civil
rights and an important role for government to support and foster these values in our lives. Democrats who want to be relevant in the 21st century must define, envision and achieve a new balance of economic prosperity for all.
Source: Honolulu Advertiser column by Rep. Brian Schatz
, Oct 14, 2005
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