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On Christmas Shopping, The Homeless And Tough Love

Posted on December 19, 2011 by garyhooser

While out Christmas shopping with my wife on Sunday morning, we drove past a solitary homeless man sitting quietly in the shadows beneath the freeway along Nimitz.  I wondered who he was, what he was thinking, what his life must … Continue reading →

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On Obama’s Speech in Kansas – ” I really want to believe that he loves me, but he is losing me”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by garyhooser

As written by my good friend Shannon Rudolph and posted on my FB page December 6 in response to the speech given by President Obama in Kansas. Shannon’s words echo those of many in the progressive community. They want to … Continue reading →

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Campaign – turn of events

Posted on November 4, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, After months of work organizing, rebuilding the basic campaign infrastructure and reaching out around the State, it has become clear to me–and to those helping manage the Hooser For Hawaii exploratory effort– that my campaign for the 2nd … Continue reading →

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On Hooser, Hannemann and the 2nd Congressional race

Posted on October 24, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Many are asking: When will you make a final decision on entering the 2nd Congressional District race? The short answer is soon, most likely within the next 30 days.  I want very much to run and to serve … Continue reading →

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“Hooser For Hawaii” filed with Federal Elections Commission

Posted on October 14, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Mahalo to all who have extended their positive encouragement and generous contributions to the “Friends of Gary Hooser” campaign committee. Because of your faith and confidence, I am moving ahead with the next step and have filed with … Continue reading →

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Next Steps – A Statewide Exploratory Committee

Posted on August 31, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Mahalo to all for the tremendous support and encouragement you have offered over the past two weeks. Your contributions have taken us very close to achieving our first tier goal! The next step is the formation of a … Continue reading →

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On Running For Congress – A Possible Path

Posted on August 13, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha, I can no longer merely watch from the sidelines as the “politics as usual” in Washington threatens the very fabric of our lives and the security of our democracy slips further and further every day. As the financial debacle … Continue reading →

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The Players, The Process, The Rules – lessons from the ‘Ledge’

Posted on January 17, 2011 by garyhooser

Approximately 3,500 bills will be submitted during the upcoming 2011 legislative session that begins on January 19.  Upon sine die, in early May, approximately 200 of those bills will have passed successfully through the legislature. Many of these measures are … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the ‘Ledge’ – Next step for gubernatorial nominees

Posted on December 23, 2010 by garyhooser

Lessons from the ‘Ledge’ – Advice and Consent “Each principal department shall be under the supervision of the governor and, unless otherwise provided in this constitution or by law, shall be headed by a single executive. Such single executive shall … Continue reading →

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On the meaning of leverage and other important lessons of the ‘Ledge’

Posted on December 15, 2010 by garyhooser

I began learning the lessons of the legislature when first elected to the Kauai County Council some 12 years ago. Watching the current power struggle occurring in the House of Representatives reminded me of the basic rules that, whether one … Continue reading →

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