Akaka for Senate


I think I'll take this opportunity to comment on the U.S. senate race, since I was one of the 601 people called for this Advertiser poll of likely Democratic primary voters that found "Akaka leading Case 51 percent to 38 percent with 11 percent undecided." I was one of the 51 percent supporting Akaka.

Some folks may be surprised after my criticism of Akaka and his namesake Native Hawaiian federal recognition bill. But in that regard, I don't see much difference between Akaka and Case. I do believe Akaka was pursuing the bill because he truly believed it was the best thing to do for his people, from his position. And unlike some others who were supporting it, it seemed to me that he was always respectful of those who didn't. Plus, for me, his comment on NPR leaving open the possibility of independence for his children and grandchildren was a positive thing.

But other issues are a bigger reason for me. (I was one of those many voters who said they are "basing their decision on the candidates' stand on public-policy issues.") As an American citizen voting for a U.S. senator, I do look at more than just Hawaiian issues. Akaka's support for ANWR drilling is a definite strike against him, but otherwise he is a reliably progressive vote. Case's votes for the horrendous bankruptcy bill and estate tax, his positions on social security privatization and support for the Patriot Act without important amendments to protect civil liberties, as well as his support for the Iraq war, are all examples of positions that I strongly disagree with.

For these reasons, I am voting for Sen. Akaka, and encourage those who are voting to support him as well.

Progressive Punch compares their records.


Posted: Mon - September 18, 2006 at 10:27 AM    
   
 
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