Having watched Hawaiʻi politics over the years, and the events that have shaped its political landscape, this blogger asks: Is there really a political revolution brewing in Hawaiʻi, or is this just another election cycle where the hopes for change are running ahead of the political realities on the ground?
The question now is whether Kawakami’s campaign will ride it — or simply follow the current that’s already been set.
Along with the preparations for Thanksgiving dinner, the decorating of one’s house for the holiday season, and being sure that vacation time is put in for people, your elected government officials are also prepping for another type of season.
That is the start of the “fundraising season” for candidates up for election in the 2024 polls.