Tupola Presents a Chance for Change

U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa swapped her congressional seat for a perceived cakewalk to the governor’s office. Whether it was presumption or heavy miscalculation, her chance is gone. What remains now is Gov. David Ige’s legacy of stagnancy or the potential of a new and intrepid direction through Republican GOP candidate Andria Tupola.

So far, the state’s affairs have been poor to mediocre; people are overtaxed, overburdened and barely surviving. Hawaii and her people deserve to thrive. We must choose a leader with a 21st century vision, not someone who will recycle past formulas expecting different results.

We need a commander-in-chief who is ready to work nonstop — not just for photo ops during re-election. While we joke about Twitter passwords, it’s often the little things that have the most serious consequences, especially in perilous times.

Let’s look further than the political divide and choose conscientiously. In doing so, I think the answer is clear: We are due for change.

Kaiwiola Coakley

Honolulu Star Advertiser

8.18.2018