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Abercrombie Maui HQ Grand Opening

Neil Abercrombie and Jonathan Starr at Maui HQ Grand Opening

Neil Abercrombie and Jonathan Starr at Maui HQ Grand Opening


Message from the Chair of the Hawai’i Democratic Party

Nearly 900 delegates, alternates, and other guests from all across the state gathered in Waikiki this Memorial Day weekend for the Democratic Party of Hawai`i State Convention.  But OMG, nobody was prepared for the shocking announcement made on the convention floor Sunday afternoon as former congressman Ed Case, in a stunning display of magnanimity, withdrew from the primary race for the First Congressional District.  Philmund Lee gallantly followed suit to endorse fellow Democratic candidate Colleen Hanabusa as well.  Though two doors may have closed, many more have definitely opened as Hawai`i moves back toward complete democratic representation in congress.

On behalf of the Democratic Party of Hawai`i, I would like to thank you for your hard work in organizing and executing our March 3rd caucus meetings.  Without your efforts, Maui County would not have been fully represented at our convention.  As it was, Maui County was able to send 83 out of a total 132 delegates allotted to our state convention to have their voices heard.  This is an excellent turn out and we appreciate everything you’ve done to make this convention a success.

As the new chair of the Democratic party of Hawai`i, it is a pleasure to witness the people of Maui county voice their ideas and address the issues we face in the State of Hawai`i.  It is heartening to know that I am able to rely on people like you to make sure that everyone is given the opportunity to participate in making Hawai`i a place where the people have the power!


Mahalo Nui Loa,

Dante K. Carpenter

Chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawai`i


Neil Abercrombie Convention Speech


Statement by Neil Abercrombie on Special Election Results

Neil Abercrombie released the following statement on the special election for Hawaii’s First Congressional District:

“I congratulate Mr. Djou. Serving in the United States House of Representatives, for whatever period of time, is a great honor and an even greater responsibility.

“The election for the full term to fill this seat will be in November. The majority of voters in the district supported Democratic candidates in this special election. I am confident that a Democrat will win the Congressional race in the general election.

“The people of Hawaii need a representative who will support President Obama’s agenda and who will not cancel Hawaii’s other vote in the U.S. House.”


The ‘War is Making You Poor’ Act

by Rep. Alan Grayson

Next week, there is going to be a “debate” in Congress on yet another war funding bill. The bill is supposed to pass without debate, so no one will notice.

What George Orwell wrote about in 1984 has come true. What Eisenhower warned us about concerning the “military-industrial complex” has come true. War is a permanent feature of our societal landscape, so much so that no one notices it anymore.

But we’re going to change this. Today, we’re introducing a bill called ‘The War Is Making You Poor Act’. The purpose of this bill is to connect the dots, and to show people in a real and concrete way the cost of these endless wars.

Next year’s budget allocates $159,000,000,000 extra (above the already budgeted war funds) to perpetuate the occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq. That’s enough money to eliminate federal income taxes for the first $35,000 of every American’s income. Beyond that, leaves over $15 billion to cut the deficit.

And that’s what this bill does. It eliminates separate funding for the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, and eliminates federal income taxes for everyone’s first $35,000 of income ($70,000 for couples). Plus it pays down the national debt.


Maui Farmer’s Union

County Council Candidates, Kai Nishiki and Elle Cochran
attend the Maui Farmer’s Union Event
Kai Nishhiki and Elle Cochran at the Maui Farmer's Union Event


The Other 98%


The Other 98%


Maui Matsuri ’10

Photos by Helen Nielson

Representative Gil Keith-Agaran (Kahului, Paia)


Senator Shan Tsutui (District 4- Wailuku thru Paia)


Kai Nishiki County Council Candidate


Register to vote!

You must be registered by August 19 to vote in the primary.  And the primary is where all the action is happening this election

http://hawaii.gov/elections/forms/voter_application.pdf

Primary is on a Saturday – Sept 18th.  You can vote absentee (e.g. vote by mail) and get an absentee ballot here:

http://hawaii.gov/elections/voters/voteabsentee.htm


Rep. Mazie Hirono Sponsors Medicare for All

Mazie Hirono

Our Representative Mazie Hirono has sponsored two bills to bring down health costs for us all:

The first is a bill the Progressive Caucus will soon introduce that would create a robust public option (i.e., physician payment rates set at Medicare plus 5 percent). Essentially, the bill will take the public option language previously passed by the House and introduce it as stand-alone legislation.  This is an option so that folks who like their private insurance can keep it.

The other bill you may be interested in is H.R. 4789, the Medicare You Can Buy Into Act.  H.R. 4789 would amend part A of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow any citizen or permanent resident of the United States to buy into Medicare.   Again – this is an option.  If you like your current private health insurance, you need not participate.


  EVENTS
Today is Wednesday Sep 8

 Tue September 07 2010
  Century Club
Noon Maui Tropical Plantation. Gladys Baisa, Mike White, Marc Hodges  

 Sat September 11 2010
  Red, White & Blue Picnic
CANCELLED   Mayor Tavares' 60 day reservation policy plus her insistance on charging nonprofits $250 to use the park caused us to cancel this event   Karen

 Sat September 11 2010
  Farmers & Consumers Meet with Neil Abercrombie
5:30 at HQ at 1980 Main Street, Wailuku. RSVP by emailing maaevents@hawaii.rr.com  

 Sat September 18 2010
  Primary
Important! This primary, there are several races which will be decided in the primary. 3 Dems in Paia County Council, 3 Dems for State House Dist 8, etc.  

 Sat September 18 2010
  Vote Democratic for Mayor
Make sure we get a Democratic candidate to advance to the General Election. Vote the Primary.

Either Sol Kaho'ohalahala, Chris Hart or Randy Piltz  

 Sun September 19 2010
  Democratic Lokahi (Unity) Event
2pm Maui Beach Hotel. 10$ per person donation heavy pupus. No host bar. Candidates fre  

 Tue September 28 2010
  Sen. Shan Tsutsui Fundraiser
5-7:30pm Maui Tropical Plantation. Chicken Hekka and Lechon Dinner. Entertainment by Frank Delima  

 Sat October 02 2010
  Matt Mano Hawaiian Dinner
Lana'i fundraiser luau. Trilogy Pavilion 5-7:30pm. Food, entertainment, door prizes. For tickets: 563-5797  

 Tue October 05 2010
  Kula Candidates' Forum
6pm at Kula Community Center  

 Wed October 06 2010
  Matt Mano Event
5:30-8pm Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani. Food, Entertainment, Prizes. $10 advance $12 door. Call 563-5797  

 Thu October 07 2010
  Akaku Council Candidates
2-6:30pm Akaku Studio Taping of the 6 contested County Council races  

 Wed October 13 2010
  Bob Carroll Fundraiser
5-7:30pm Velma Santos Com. Cntr Wailuku Birthday Party and Fundraiser, Music, Door Prizes, Food $5   

 Thu October 14 2010
  LIVE MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM on Akaku
7-8:30pm. Akaku debate between the two final mayoral candidates  

 Tue November 02 2010
  General Election



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