Press release:

A month ago now, I asked our Democratic Party of Hawaii to host statewide joint presentations between us before the start of primary voting. Our DPH chair responded favorably, as did many DPH members and other voters throughout Hawai’i.

You did not respond, but your spokesperson said that you “will participate in constructive forums which provide voters useful information, have meaningful reach and do not conflict with her congressional duties. We will be releasing our proposed criteria for evaluating joint appearances.” I don’t believe you have released your criteria or agreed to any such appearances.

There has been no immediate reaction from the Hirono campaign, but if one is forthcoming, will have it here.