Ige weighs in on the race to replace him and ‘concerning’ frustration with government

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In a latest interview, Gov. David Ige spoke to Hawaii Information Now from his ceremonial workplace ― distinguished portraits of former governors surrounding him.

Now a former fighter ― former MMA champ BJ Penn ― needs to affix their ranks.

“It’ll be fascinating to see how properly he does within the Republican major,” Ige stated. “Who is aware of? He may really win the republican major.”

Penn is vowing radical change, much like the disrupter who received a 3rd of Hawaii’s vote in 2016 ― President Donald Trump. “We’re right here to dismantle all of the departments and rebuild them and restructure them up with the individuals’s assist,” Penn lately advised Hawaii Information Now.

At a latest Board of Training assembly, Penn vowed to fireplace interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Board of Training members due to anger over pandemic insurance policies. In Hawaii, the Board of Training selects the superintendent and the governor appoints BOE members.

“The place’s Hayashi? Proper behind you,” stated Penn, through the confrontation. “You’re gone braddah after I get in. You don’t do nothing for the children! All you guys, all you guys gone.”

Ige known as the trade a “concern.”

The pandemic unleashed frustration with authorities and Ige acknowledges gaps between the state and county, however he defends his polices and the position of presidency.

“A candidate who’s going to run and say we don’t want authorities, clearly I believe this pandemic confirmed why authorities is essential,” Ige advised Hawaii Information Now.

There are a number of GOP candidates for governor, together with metropolis Councilwoman Heidi Tsuneyoshi.

HNN requested Ige who he’s throwing his help behind within the Democratic race for governor. Main candidates embrace Lt. Gov. Josh Inexperienced, former First Girl Vicky Cayetano or Congressman Kai Kahele.

“As the top of the Democratic get together, I’m not taking sides,” stated Ige.

“Do you assume your lieutenant governor, Josh Inexperienced, could be a superb governor?” requested HNN.

He replied: “I believe the great thing about a marketing campaign is it permits individuals to ask questions.”

Ige added that mail-in voting, which has doubled turnout, has been good for democracy.

Copyright 2022 Hawaii Information Now. All rights reserved.