Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.
Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, said he believes a Biden administration will push through a “significant stimulus package” for states to help tackle the COVID-19 crisis.
Rick Blangiardi is pointing to a successful career as a television executive on the mainland and in Hawaii as proof that what voters will get in him is a leader.
Former Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa doesn’t have the glitziest messaging in her run for mayor, or the most uplifting. It’s practical and simple and goes something like this: She understands government.
Analysts say Hannemann brings smarts, accomplishments and experience to the race. But during an interview, Hannemann's “answers were about explaining past decisions and essentially saying, ‘Trust me.’”
The City Councilwoman spoke at length about how she would seek to foster new economic growth outside of the tourism sector — though offered few details on how she’d actually make them happen.
Supporters of the president said they were excited the changes he will bring while critics worry about how the economy will do under the new administration.
While members of the public weren’t allowed at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Hawaii’s congressional leaders were among the 1,000 invited guests who attended.
