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| − | '''Mazie Hirono''' is the junior [[United States Senator]] for [[Hawaii]]. Previously she was U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. Before that, she served as the state's lieutenant governor. She ran for governor in 2002, winning the [[Democratic party]] primary but losing to [[Linda Lingle]] in the general election. She is the nation's first [[Buddhist]] senator. Hirono is a supporter of the [[totalitarian]] [[Green New Deal]]. | + | '''Mazie Hirono''' is the junior [[United States Senator]] for [[Hawaii]]. Previously she was U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. Before that, she served as the state's lieutenant governor. She ran for governor in 2002, winning the [[Democratic party]] primary but losing to [[Linda Lingle]] in the general election. She is the nation's first [[Buddhist]] senator. Hirono is a supporter of the [[totalitarian]] [[Green New Deal]]. She is known for her foul mouth, e.g., she declared that President Trump’s base of supporters are “white supremacists.”<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (July 14, 2020).[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/14/mazie-hirono-white-supremacists-make-up-a-lot-of-t/ Trump supporters are white supremacists]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 14, 2020.</ref> |
In December 2018, Hirono claimed that Democrats have trouble getting elected because they are too smart.<ref>Russell, Nicole (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mazie-hirono-is-right-that-shes-out-of-touch-just-not-in-the-way-she-thinks Mazie Hirono is right that she's out of touch — just not in the way she thinks]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref> Hirono told a group of [[liberal]] [[activist]]s and [[cult]]ists that they should "believe in [[climate change]] as though it were a [[religion]]."<ref>https://freebeacon.com/politics/dem-senator-believe-in-climate-change-like-a-religion/</ref><ref>Adams, Becket (November 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mazie-hirono-exists-to-prove-conservatives-right-about-democrats Mazie Hirono exists to prove conservatives right about Democrats]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.</ref> | In December 2018, Hirono claimed that Democrats have trouble getting elected because they are too smart.<ref>Russell, Nicole (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mazie-hirono-is-right-that-shes-out-of-touch-just-not-in-the-way-she-thinks Mazie Hirono is right that she's out of touch — just not in the way she thinks]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref> Hirono told a group of [[liberal]] [[activist]]s and [[cult]]ists that they should "believe in [[climate change]] as though it were a [[religion]]."<ref>https://freebeacon.com/politics/dem-senator-believe-in-climate-change-like-a-religion/</ref><ref>Adams, Becket (November 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mazie-hirono-exists-to-prove-conservatives-right-about-democrats Mazie Hirono exists to prove conservatives right about Democrats]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:15, July 14, 2020
| Mazie Hirono | |
|---|---|
| Junior U.S. Senator from Hawaii From: January 3, 2013 – present | |
| Predecessor | Daniel Akaka |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Former U.S. Representative from Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District From: January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Predecessor | Ed Case |
| Successor | Tulsi Gabbard |
| Former Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii From: December 2, 1994 – December 2, 2002 | |
| Predecessor | Ben Cayetano |
| Successor | Duke Aiona |
| Former State Representative from Hawaii's 22nd District From: 1993 – 1994 | |
| Predecessor | ? |
| Successor | Terry Noshinaga |
| Former State Representative from Hawaii's 32nd District From: 1985 – 1993 | |
| Predecessor | ? |
| Successor | ? |
| Former State Representative from Hawaii's 20th District From: 1983 – 1985 | |
| Predecessor | ? |
| Successor | ? |
| Former State Representative from Hawaii's 12th District From: 1981 – 1983 | |
| Predecessor | ? |
| Successor | ? |
| Information | |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Leighton Kim Oshima |
| Religion | Buddhist |
Mazie Hirono is the junior United States Senator for Hawaii. Previously she was U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. Before that, she served as the state's lieutenant governor. She ran for governor in 2002, winning the Democratic party primary but losing to Linda Lingle in the general election. She is the nation's first Buddhist senator. Hirono is a supporter of the totalitarian Green New Deal. She is known for her foul mouth, e.g., she declared that President Trump’s base of supporters are “white supremacists.”[1]
In December 2018, Hirono claimed that Democrats have trouble getting elected because they are too smart.[2] Hirono told a group of liberal activists and cultists that they should "believe in climate change as though it were a religion."[3][4]
2012 Senate Election
Hirono was elected to the United States Senate to replace retiring senator Daniel Akaka on November 6, 2012.[5]
References
- ↑ Chasmar, Jessica (July 14, 2020).Trump supporters are white supremacists. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ↑ Russell, Nicole (December 5, 2018). Mazie Hirono is right that she's out of touch — just not in the way she thinks. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ↑ https://freebeacon.com/politics/dem-senator-believe-in-climate-change-like-a-religion/
- ↑ Adams, Becket (November 13, 2019). Mazie Hirono exists to prove conservatives right about Democrats. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ↑ https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/198863-poll-hirono-in-solid-shape-in-senate-primary