Recent Press Releases:

08.26.2010 - Statement from Neil Abercrombie on Forged Letter


Neil Abercrombie released the following statement today on a forged letter being circulated that makes accusations against Mufi Hannemann:

“According to news reports, an obviously forged letter that makes accusations against Mufi Hannemann and purports to be from Russell Figueiroa is being distributed to people in Hawaii. This forged letter and any such acts like it are despicable and the perpetrators should be caught and punished. They do nothing but harm to our entire community.

“Particularly in this age of instant communications, all citizens have a responsibility to carefully consider what is presented to them. It is important that we not let the juvenile acts of a few people degrade and corrupt our political system. When something such as this letter appears—something so obviously done with malice and distributed in such a cowardly manner—I believe it is best for people to dismiss it and condemn it into oblivion where it belongs.”

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08.24.2010 - Statement by Neil Abercrombie on Race to the Top funds


Neil Abercrombie released the following statement today on Hawaii being selected as a winner in “Race to the Top” school reform competition:
    “Today’s announcement that Hawaii was selected as a winner in the ‘Race to the Top’ school reform competition will echo for generations. It is a proud day for Hawaii.

    “‘Race to the Top’ reforms are part of the comprehensive education plan that I released in April. Now that we know they will be funded, we can ensure that principals, teachers, parents and students have the proper support, incentives, tools, expectations, and authority to make their schools great.

    “Back in January when Hawaii submitted the first application, we were concerned that furlough Fridays would hurt our chances. When the first application was rejected, Hawaii's team, led by Kathy Matayoshi and leaders from the private and public sectors, quickly turned disappointment into determination. They learned from the feedback they received, garnered more widespread community support, and made a clear and convincing presentation to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and the Obama Administration. Out of adversity, Hawaii emerged at the top.

    “The result is $75 million to improve our public schools. But just as important, our ‘Race to the Top’ team has given us all a reason to believe that a new day really is coming for Hawaii—one where everyone works through differences for the common good; one where we have confidence in our public schools; one where every child has the opportunity to reach her or his full potential.

    “If given the honor of being Hawaii’s next Governor, I will work closely with the Obama Administration to make sure our ‘Race to the Top’ plan is implemented.”


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08.21.2010 - Neil Abercrombie Statement on Endorsement from Ed Case



I am very happy to receive the support of Ed Case.  His endorsement of our campaign today, along with his endorsement of Colleen Hanabusa at the State Democratic Convention signal that the Democratic Party is returning to its core values—inclusion, commitment, and always putting the people first.



Ed’s statement speaks for itself.  As he mentioned, he and I have not always agreed on everything, but that does not stop us from joining together for a better Hawaii.



A coalition for change is coming together in Hawaii—educators and social workers, venture capitalists and hotel workers, Hawaiian homesteaders and civil rights advocates, working men and women from the public and private sectors. Long time Democrats and now the fierce independence of Ed Case.  We are united in our desire to change Hawaii’s politics.  We are united in our commitment for a new day in Hawaii.



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