Whoever Wins, Hawaii’s Gubernatorial Candidates Offer A New Style Of Communication 0 Outgoing Gov. David Ige sometimes stumbled with his messaging, leading to criticism over his handling of the pandemic and the Legislature.
A Lawyer. A Doctor. An Engineer.
Voters in Hawaii will soon choose between the first two to replace the third. The engineer, Gov. David Ige, who is not seeking reelection because of term limits, has often been criticized as being an ineffective communicator due to his low-key approach to the office.
His reputation as a quiet problem solver who does not crave the spotlight came to the fore amid the coronavirus pandemic, leading to complaints about conflicting messages and miscommunications as his administration struggled to control the situation.
Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a medical doctor who stepped into the void and is now the Democratic nominee for the state’s top job, says he will continue his hands-on approach. His Republican rival Duke Aiona, a former judge and attorney, also promises a more active style of communication.
