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10. Abecrombie claims it was because he wanted to keep Hanabusa where she is because of her position

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 09:21 PM

Dec 2012

on the Armed Services Committee. Also, he is hoping to develop seniority.......

Abercrombie said that his decision was in the “overall best interest” of the state and that “sometimes you have to set aside personal considerations in order to look for the good of the whole.”

“Now that Sen. [Daniel] Akaka has retired and Senator [Daniel] Inouye has passed away, that Representative Hanabusa occupies a key position on the Armed Services Committee in the House of Representatives,” he said.

"and I think as well the question of establishing seniority in as many venues as we can with our small delegation is another foremost consideration.”

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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