04-28-2016, 12:06 PM
Greggor is one hell of a campaigner. But this race will be much different from the comfortable confines of HPP. It's going to be a good fight, but in the end, I think Russell will eek by. If Greggor can't secure the Haole vote in Volcano, Mt. View, and HPP, he is toast. There was a time when I thought that Russell would be a one term wonder. My stance has changed. He is certainly not a part of the current establishment, but gaining momentum as we speak. A second term might reveal greater things ahead. His incumbency is certainly a plus at this point. Greggor, when compared to others who have held the Puna council seat before him, has been a breath of fresh air. But his ambition to rise to the state ranks might be a bit premature. If I was him, I would have stayed on the council for a few more terms. If he loses to Russell, which could very much happen, he will be damaged goods--somewhere along the lines of Dom Yagong before him.Or even Ed Case, for that matter. Good thoughts, good approach, but damaged, nonetheless.