Orders to ignore fundamental journalism ethics. He worked as a reporter and anchor at KITV until he was fired in July 2021 after punching a newsroom door in frustration over what he said were That’s how far removed we are from any political system.”īoth took circuitous paths to their first legislative session.Īwa was a Kahuku High School Red Raiders wrestler who went on to wrestle at Clarion University in western Pennsylvania, thanks to a Kamehameha Schools grant. We’ve just been this way generation upon generation. … We never liked government because they would always take away what we had and make it more difficult for what we do. And, as Hawaiians, resistance is part of our culture, too.
“Out in the country, I grew up in a very conservative area,” Awa said.
Both also maintain that they don’t embrace the old Republican stereotype of coddling the wealthy, having disdain for unions and uncritically supporting big money donors. Former President Donald Trump carried Garcia’s district in 2020.īoth Awa and Garcia are descended from Native Hawaiians, grew up in conservative, religious households and are frustrated that friends, family and constituents continue to struggle after decades of Democratic control. Garcia represents Ewa and Kapolei.īoth districts have Native Hawaiian constituents who are conservative, religious and often neglected by government, Awa and Garcia told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser in separate interviews Tuesday in their Capitol offices.Īwa estimates that his district is split between Democratic- and Republican-leaning residents.
Diamond Garcia, 25, who also wants to reinvent the state’s GOP by helping constituents on the Leeward side of Oahu. Brenton Awa - who is embroiled in a stalemate with the Senate’s only other Republican over who will lead their two-member caucus - wants to reinvigorate and rebrand Hawaii’s Republican Party by helping disenfranchised, working-class families in his rural district on the Windward side of Oahu.Īwa - the youngest senator at age 36, who represents Kaneohe, Laie and Mokuleia - has found an ally in freshman state Rep.
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