Staying topical
By B.J. Reyes
If you’re a frequent visitor to Starbulletin.com (and we certainly hope you are) you may have noticed the banner ads being run by state Sen. Gary Hooser (D, Kauai-Niihau).
The ads ask: Who is Gary Hooser? What are his core values? and invite you to watch “The Gary Hooser Story.”
You might be wondering why he would be running ads at this time, when the next regularly scheduled election isn’t for another two years.
In an e-mail newsletter sent today, Hooser poses, and answers, the question.
“Many have asked recently about what my future plans might be with regard to seeking higher office,” he writes. “While the 2008 election is over, the reality is that in a modern political environment the campaign never really ends.
“At the present time my intention is to continue my dedication to serving as the Senate Majority Leader and the State Senator representing Kauai and Niihau. There is no doubt however, that a time will come when there may be an opportunity to increase the level and capacity of my service to our state. There is important work to be done at all levels. Ultimately I will make my decision based on how I can best serve the needs of Hawaii’s people.”
Hooser was uncontested in this year’s Democratic primary and easily defeated Republican JoAnne Georgi in the general election. Two years ago, Hooser was among 10 Democrats who sought to replace Ed Case in the U.S. House when Case unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Sen. Dan Akaka. (U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono won Case’s seat and was re-elected this year.)
