Dem Chair Defends Switch on Rally Fee

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Dante Carpenter, chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, told reporters Saturday afternoon (May 26) that the party dropped its $500-per-minute rally-speaking fee because of “pay to play” appearances.

He also said it was important for the two U.S. Senate candidates — Mazie Hirono and Ed Case — to address delegates because Hawaii would be harmed if the Senate fell to Republicans and Dan Inouye lost power and influence.

Meantime, Carpenter said he was unsure whether Mufi Hannemann and Tulsi Gabbard would join other candidates for the 2nd Congressional District seat at a forum Saturday night at the Sheraton Waikiki, where the party’s convention is being held.

Dante Carpenter

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