Fetterman’s doctor says he’s recovering well from May stroke
Dr. Clifford Chen noted that Fetterman, the lieutenant governor, continues to endure effects of the stroke that involve speech and being able to respond quickly. Read more
Election 2022
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Nevada county defends vote hand-count after ACLU lawsuit
Nye County’s statement filed in the Nevada Supreme Court came in response to an emergency petition by the ACLU’s Nevada chapter asking the court to bar the county’s controversial hand-counting process. Read more
Pence warns of ‘unprincipled populists,’ ‘Putin apologists’
Pence addressed the growing gulf between traditional conservatives and a new generation of populist candidates inspired, in part, by former President Donald Trump. Read more
Demings goes on attack against Rubio in Florida Senate debate
Marco Rubio, a two-term senator, and Val Demings, a three-term congresswoman and former Orlando police chief, faced questions at the West Palm Beach debate on topics including inflation, voting rights, gun violence, immigration and foreign policy. Read more
Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year
He repeatedly lambasted Republicans nationwide who have pushed for restrictions on the procedure, often without exceptions. Read more
4 amendments to City Charter on Nov. 8 ballot
Oahu voters in next month’s general election will decide whether to amend the Honolulu City Charter with new provisions affecting affordable housing, development, land management and the Office of Council Services. In order to pass, each of the four proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot will need more than 50% voter approval in a “yes” or “no” choice. Read more
Oahu voters to decide how to use city land conservation fund
Oahu voters will get to decide come November how the city spends its Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund, which is currently used to purchase land for conservation. Read more
Social Security boost seen as unlikely to help Dems at polls
The promise of bigger payments could call even more attention to the surging prices that have been inflicting pain on households Read more
Biden’s late push across West aims to deliver votes for Dems
Throughout the trip, Biden had to compete for the spotlight and contend with a troubling new inflation report and rising gas prices. Read more
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Retired judge offers stiff challenge to Maui County’s incumbent mayor
On the strength of his primary election night showing, Richard Bissen, a retired Maui Circuit Court judge and former Maui County prosecuting attorney, appears well positioned to wrest away the county’s top post from Mayor Michael Victorino. Read more
Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press
Biden visited a community college in Irvine, California, to meet with older adults and tout his administration’s efforts to reduce inflation and drive down costs. Read more
Herschel Walker, Raphael Warnock clash in Georgia Senate debate
The debate in Georgia’s marquee Senate contest was held just days before in-person early voting begins Monday. Read more
VIDEO: Honolulu City Council District 8 candidates Ron Menor and Val Aquino Okimoto join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s ‘Spotlight Hawaii’
Honolulu City Council District 8 candidates Ron Menor and Val Aquino Okimoto joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. Read more
Family of Senate candidate in Nevada endorses his opponent
The race is tight, with most of the latest polls showing Republican Adam Laxalt up by a sliver. Read more
Poll shows most in U.S. say misinformation spurs extremism, hate
The Pearson Institute/AP-NORC survey shows that regardless of political ideology, Americans agree misinformation is leaving a mark on the country. Read more
NBC reporter’s comment about Fetterman draws criticism
Reporter Dasha Burns made a comment that U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman, who suffered a stroke in May, appeared to have trouble understanding small talk prior to their interview. Read more
Biden goes West on 3-state tour as midterm elections near
Democratic candidates have highlighted accomplishments such as bipartisan infrastructure, manufacturing laws, and a sweeping climate, tax and health care package. Read more
VIDEO: Honolulu City Council District 4 candidates Tommy Waters and Kaleo Nakoa join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s ‘Spotlight Hawaii’
Honolulu City Council District 4 candidates Tommy Waters and Kaleo Nakoa joined Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. Read more
Observers give Hawaii election a zzz rating
General elections that lack a presidential race are typically quieter in Hawaii following sometimes bruising interparty primaries, but the lead-up to the Nov. 8 election has been especially low-key. Read more
Once hopeful Iowa Democrats running uphill vs. Sen. Grassley
U.S. Senate candidate Michael Franken’s quest to unseat the most senior Republican in the Senate has been wounded by allegations that the Democrat kissed a former campaign aide without permission. Read more
Herschel Walker centers pitch to Republicans on ‘wokeness’
The strategy will face its fiercest test in the closing weeks of the campaign as Walker denies reports that he encouraged and paid for a woman’s 2009 abortion and later fathered a child with her. Read more
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