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Mr.Turnip

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8. She applied for it so she certainly wanted it.

Reply to marshall (Reply #7)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 09:19 PM

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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