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     Andria Tupola: Save government money with efficiency; cut waste.     Brian Schatz: Got earmark to fix highway threatened by climate change.     Duke Aiona: Attract investment by opening a spaceport in Hawai'i.     Josh Green: Housing must be considered a human right.     Donovan Dela Cruz: Cut budget by eliminating vacant government positions.

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

Corporations     Jill Tokuda: 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.     David Ige: Vetoed taxing of short term rental accommodations.     Eddie Pirkowski: Zero taxes would attract corporate headquarters.     Kai Kahele: Don't allow taxing of short term rental accommodations.     Mazie Hirono: US Chamber of Commerce does not reflect business community.     Donovan Dela Cruz: Allow taxing of short term rental accommodations.     Donovan Dela Cruz: Voted in favor of bill protecting business he owns.

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

Education     David Ige: Improving public education is one of my top priorities.     Duke Aiona: Shift control from statewide district to local community.     Neil Abercrombie: Improving public education is one of my top priorities.     Bob McDermott: Hawaii's university should join the PAC-12 with mainland.

Energy & Oil     Andria Tupola: For renewable energy if affordable and environmentally safe.     David Ige: Tie rooftop solar into the electric grid.     Duke Aiona: Maximize our many renewable energy resources.     Eddie Pirkowski: Sustainable green development; reduce our carbon footprint.     Marissa Kerns: Support no-taxpayers-government-bailout for renewable energy.     Neil Abercrombie: Liquefied natural gas is a "bridge fuel" to renewables.     Bob McDermott: I have 18 panels on my roof because solar makes sense.     Donovan Dela Cruz: Fund geothermal exploration and community outreach.

Environment     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.     Andria Tupola: Protect environment by partnering with local orgs.     Bob McDermott: Shut down Navy fuel site that has contaminated local water.     David Ige: Right to know what is in our food, via federal labeling.     David Ige: Protect Hawaii's fragile resources for future generations.     Neil Abercrombie: Food labeling good, but not at expense of small businesses.

Free Trade     John Carroll: America should be a leader in international commerce.     Bob McDermott: Stop outsourcing to China.     Donovan Dela Cruz: Links local exports with New Zealand supply chain.

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

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

Health Care     David Ige: Support unfunded liabilities for State Union Health Benefits.     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.

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.     Josh Green: Governors have to control their own National Guard troops.

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

Social Security     Brian Schatz: Make sure everyone pays into the system equally.     Bob McDermott: Don't jeopardize future viability--not on my watch.

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     Andria Tupola: Clearinghouse for decentralized solutions on homelessness.     Andria Tupola: Increase affordable housing by tax cuts & fewer regulations.     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.     Duke Aiona: Creating affordable housing immediately is a top priority.     Marissa Kerns: Cut taxes & help businesses first to reduce homelessness.     Neil Abercrombie: Keep sidewalks open & clear; homeless into housing for good.

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 Sr 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 Donovan Dela Cruz Hawaii Democratic State Senate Duke Aiona Hawaii Republican Challenger Ed Case Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep. Hawaii Eddie Pirkowski Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator Hawaii Jill Tokuda Democrat U.S. Rep Hawaii-2 John Carroll Hawaii Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii Josh Green Hawaii Democratic Governor Kai Kahele Hawaii Democratic candidate for Governor Kirk Caldwell Hawaii Democratic Challenger Marissa Kerns Hawaii Republican challenger for Governor Mazie Hirono Democratic Jr Senator Hawaii Neil Abercrombie Hawaii Democratic Governor Vicky Cayetano Hawaii Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger