Opinion
The Honolulu Advertiser

Election year 2006 brings Hawai'i to a juncture at which it would be most prudent to capitalize on the experience of veteran lawmakers in Washington.

In the tumultuous arena of national partisan politics, the midterm elections could overturn congressional leadership, or the GOP majority might remain intact. Either way, Hawai'i's voters are best served by retaining two of its veterans who have accrued seniority that can only enhance the state's influence.

Asian Week Lead Editorial

The genuinely warm United States Senator Daniel Akaka is this nation's only Hawaiian and Chinese American U.S. senator. After serving Hawaiian constituents and Asian Pacific Americans nationally for 30 years in Congress, the former teacher and principal stands to gain greater influence after winning the Sept. 23 primary election for U.S. senator in Hawai'i.

With the national mood shifting, democrats may take control of the Senate this November. With that, democratic Senator Akaka must be re-elected to continue legislating or being a voice for his state and Asian Pacific Americans nationally.