My question is, if Schatz hasn't had any problematic votes, if he hasn't had any questionable personal behavior, if he hasn't embarrassed the party, if he's on the right track to seniority and a chairmanship (probably) if he hasn't said anything bad, if he hasn't been a part of any controversy (besides his appointment), then why primary him? I just don't see any real justification for Hanabusa to primary Schatz. Yes, she can do it if she wants, but why?
EDIT: Yeah, there's the "we need more women/people of minority descent in the Senate" argument, but beyond that, nothing.
Because she wants to be Senator! It doesn't get any simpler than that.
And we should give a sh*t about what Hanabusa wants, because... ?
To most people, there's more to politics than making sure "my side" wins. Especially in a seat that's not really going to be contested in the general election.
A better way to put it is that Hanabusa believes that she'll make a better Senator.
I suppose we'll see if the Hawaiian electorate shares that sentiment.
