Back to Hawaii News index
|
|
|
Posted: Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 4:44 AM HST
|
|
|
|
Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann won't divulge positions on hot issues
|
|
|
|
|
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann has almost $1.2 million in the bank for an expected gubernatorial campaign in 2010. But he refuses to disclose his positions on three hot-button issues.
Hannemann campaign spokeswoman Elisa Yadao was asked to provide the mayor's positions on same-gender civil unions, gay marriage and abortion rights. She refused, saying, "Mufi is not an official candidate."
University of Hawaii political scientist Dan Boylan calls that "a pretty lame defense."
Democratic U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie supports civil unions, gay marriage and abortion rights. Republicans Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona and lawyer John Carroll oppose all three.
Term limits prevent Hannemann from seeking a third mayoral term in 2012.
(Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved)
|
|
