08-24-2016, 04:04 PM
Very interesting opinions (all of them), and mahalo for the civil dissertations. Lots of food for thought...(kalaloa, you're killing me...lol.)
No doubt, Kenoi screwed up...again. In the bigger picture (in my mind), this effort was designed to take him out of the Governor's race. Additionally, it is my belief, this was designed to remove him from any further political position (ie. Senate, State Rep., etc.).
The staunch support of the Democratic Party (not just local Big Island), which started with Daniel Inouye (who he worked for), has waned. His affiliation with some "undesirable characters" has not helped. The charges are miniscule compared to what other "elected officials" are accused of (nationwide, locally, etc.). The end result is, his political career is over, by his own hand.
Kenoi had his sights set for the Governor seat. No question. If he should survive this scandal (not to mention, the trial), and run again for any seat, and win, it would be an amazing comeback.
He needs to retain his law license. He would be a terrific attorney, for some. His contacts are vast. He has a good education, and people love him.
My aloha lies with his wife and children. She must have a backbone of steel, and continue to hold her head high for the keiki, and her husband. Her graciousness is admirable in such a trying time.
I'm in agreement with many comments here, and HiloPuna has described this situation "to a tee", as it were (*not agreeing with all posted, but the "meat and potatoes").
JMO/FWIW.
ETA: Clarity
No doubt, Kenoi screwed up...again. In the bigger picture (in my mind), this effort was designed to take him out of the Governor's race. Additionally, it is my belief, this was designed to remove him from any further political position (ie. Senate, State Rep., etc.).
The staunch support of the Democratic Party (not just local Big Island), which started with Daniel Inouye (who he worked for), has waned. His affiliation with some "undesirable characters" has not helped. The charges are miniscule compared to what other "elected officials" are accused of (nationwide, locally, etc.). The end result is, his political career is over, by his own hand.
Kenoi had his sights set for the Governor seat. No question. If he should survive this scandal (not to mention, the trial), and run again for any seat, and win, it would be an amazing comeback.
He needs to retain his law license. He would be a terrific attorney, for some. His contacts are vast. He has a good education, and people love him.
My aloha lies with his wife and children. She must have a backbone of steel, and continue to hold her head high for the keiki, and her husband. Her graciousness is admirable in such a trying time.
I'm in agreement with many comments here, and HiloPuna has described this situation "to a tee", as it were (*not agreeing with all posted, but the "meat and potatoes").
JMO/FWIW.
ETA: Clarity