Kai Kahele Could Have Trouble Financing His Run For Governor
U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele told supporters Saturday Hawaii is not for sale.
Kahele delivered the populist, anti-corruption message in formally announcing his decision to leave the Hawaii congressional seat he’s held for less than two years and run for governor.
The 48-year-old promised he would not accept donations from corporations, unions or political action committees. Instead, he said he would only accept contributions of $100 or less and rely on public funding through the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission.
“This is going to be a grassroots campaign by and for the people of Hawaii,” Kahele said.
In reality, Kahele, a Democrat, might not have much of a choice.
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