Musician sings praises of congressional candidate
State Sen. Gary Hooser, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House, has won the support of singer-activist and fellow Kaua'i resident Graham Nash.
"Gary Hooser is the real deal," said Nash in a statement issued from the Mainland, where he's on a concert tour for the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young "Living With War" album.
According to the press release from Hooser's campaign, Nash said, "I've watched him perform his duty with great attachment to the truth and, most especially, the welfare of his constituents."
Other 2nd Congressional candidates announced recent endorsements, awards and recognition:
what did they say?
The Progressive Democrats of Hawai'i have begun posting responses to questionnaires sent to candidates in the 2nd Congressional District race.
The answers from seven of 10 candidates in the Democratic primary were posted by Friday afternoon, as well as the answers from U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, who has won the group's endorsement.
For details, visit http://pd-hawaii .com/.
SUPPORT FOR AKAKA
The nation's largest peace organization has endorsed Sen. Daniel Akaka in his re-election campaign for U.S. Senate.
Peace Action, a merger of The Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy and the Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign, recognized Akaka's fight against development of new nuclear weapons and his support for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
ON THE WEB: www.peaceaction.org.
MEET WOMEN'S CAUCUS
Candidates seeking endorsement from the Hawai'i Women's Political Caucus will be allowed to introduce themselves and their key issues during three-minute speeches at the group's annual membership meeting on Tuesday.
The endorsements and recommendations will be based on responses to questionnaires and incumbents' past voting records. Female candidates are eligible for endorsements, while men may receive recommendations.
For details, call Faye Kennedy at 732-4987 or Carolyn Wilcox at 524-0968.
