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In the discussion thread: Brian Schatz Senate: Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Tapped To Replace Late Sen. Daniel Inouye [View all]

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Wed Dec 26, 2012, 07:43 PM

dkf (32,612 posts)

3. I am SHOCKED.

Wow. Gutsy of Abercrombie not to go with Inouye's chosen successor. I am sure there are stories behind this.

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39 replies	Author	Time	Post
Brian Schatz Senate: Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Tapped To Replace Late Sen. Daniel Inouye [View all]	cal04	Dec 2012	OP
Regarding Schatz ...	Tx4obama	Dec 2012	#1
This message was self-deleted by its author	freshwest	Dec 2012	#2
Perhaps this makes it easier for Inouye's choice to run in the special election.	Ken Burch	Dec 2012	#12
Nope	David in Canada	Dec 2012	#22
DownWithTyranny blog calls Schatz "Abercrombie Makes The Best Possible Appointment To The Senate"	alp227	Dec 2012	#17
We are very fortunate, then. It was a wise choice.	freshwest	Dec 2012	#18
I agree wholeheartedly.	mahina	Dec 2012	#28
DownWithTyranny is incorrect about Schatz being the youngest member of Congress	Freddie Stubbs	Dec 2012	#35
Why should an outgoing Senator being able to pick his/her replacement?	brooklynite	Dec 2012	#19
The idea was that he knew who would be best. I'm not interested in arguing.	freshwest	Dec 2012	#20
Three Main Reasons	David in Canada	Dec 2012	#21
Excellent answer to go with alp's. Thanks very much. I'm out of this, it's all good with me.	freshwest	Dec 2012	#24
I am SHOCKED.	dkf	Dec 2012	#3
Abercrombie and Inouye weren't exactly close and he's something of a Contrarian	Mr.Turnip	Dec 2012	#6
Bet you dollah	mahina	Dec 2012	#29
Well Schatz is certainly young enough to make a substantial impact over time.	dkf	Dec 2012	#32
Didn't Inouye want Hanabusa? Surprising.	catbyte	Dec 2012	#4
It's the Governor's decision	Freddie Stubbs	Dec 2012	#36
I realize that. I was surprised the governor ignored Inouye's wishes, that's all.	catbyte	Dec 2012	#38
He had to take a lot of people's wishes into account	Freddie Stubbs	Dec 2012	#39
As bizarre as I find it that the wishes of a dying, respected, longtime senator weren't honored,...	BlueStater	Dec 2012	#5
Hopefully Hanabusa will speak out	marshall	Dec 2012	#7
She applied for it so she certainly wanted it.	Mr.Turnip	Dec 2012	#8
Imv, all is good anyway.. Tweet of Colleen Hanabusa's statement..	Cha	Dec 2012	#23
Abecrombie claims it was because he wanted to keep Hanabusa where she is because of her position	okaawhatever	Dec 2012	#10
Seniority is an important issue. He decided to keep one in the HoR to keep the numbers.	freshwest	Dec 2012	#13
Yep. Actuarial tables would predict more longevity for Schatz	Freddie Stubbs	Dec 2012	#37
Very ironic that securing a good committee doomed her.	dkf	Dec 2012	#33
Why is that bizarre? It isn't an aristocracy.	David__77	Dec 2012	#34
Maybe	Dragon Turtle	Dec 2012	#9
One of the sharpest tacks in the Big Square Building in my day	KamaAina	Dec 2012	#11
Regarding Inouye's final wish.	jonthebru	Dec 2012	#14
I too am also happy! =)	Firebrand Gary	Dec 2012	#16
Thanks for the clip.	mahina	Dec 2012	#30
Abercrombie shows that he also knows how to play the long game. Love it! nt	Firebrand Gary	Dec 2012	#15
Tweet of Rep Colleen Hanabusa's statement..	Cha	Dec 2012	#25
Thank you Cha	cal04	Dec 2012	#26
Yeah, I'm all excited..	Cha	Dec 2012	#27
Plus, I don't think Hanabusa is especially despondent about her spot in the House	NBachers	Dec 2012	#31

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