09-24-2015, 07:18 AM
All my interactions with Marlene were in a different context related to her volunteer work in government, in that context she came across as knowledgable and reasonable. But being anti marriage equality would be a deal breaker for me at a state level, probably at a local level too, even though the Supreme court ruling takes the issue off the table in terms of state action, that position reflects a world view I wouldn't be real comfortable with.
I remember being frustrated with Illagan, Fred, and Emily all having no clue when asked their positions on a wide range of things at candidates "Talk Story" events. These were questions they should have thought about before becoming candidates. What is the deal with Hawaii pols getting into races (and even winning) without being able to articulate their positions. Illagan has been in office far too long to still give the "I'll have to research that and get back to you" answer.
I remember being frustrated with Illagan, Fred, and Emily all having no clue when asked their positions on a wide range of things at candidates "Talk Story" events. These were questions they should have thought about before becoming candidates. What is the deal with Hawaii pols getting into races (and even winning) without being able to articulate their positions. Illagan has been in office far too long to still give the "I'll have to research that and get back to you" answer.