Today, Daily Kos Political Director David Nir announced the organization’s endorsement of state Sen. Kai Kahele in the Democratic primary against Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in Hawaii’s Second Congressional District.
“Daily Kos has long adhered to the motto of electing more and better Democrats,” said Nir. “We’re usually focused on the ‘more,’ but today, this endorsement is all about the ‘better.’ Daily Kos is pleased to throw our support behind Kahele in his primary challenge to Gabbard.
“Throughout her six years in Congress, Gabbard has repeatedly shown how out-of-step she is with mainstream progressive values, despite the fact that she represents such a deep-blue district,” Nir continued. “Kahele is a solid progressive who’s served with distinction both in the Hawaii state legislature and as a combat pilot in the Air National Guard. He presents a stark contrast to Gabbard’s problematic history on abortion rights, her support for Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, and her refusal to join her Democratic colleagues in the House in backing progressive priorities like an assault weapons ban. Gabbard is disconnected from her district and at odds with her party’s core beliefs. We’re thrilled to endorse a strong candidate and principled Democrat in this race.”
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