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Hawaii Gov. Picks Brian Schatz to Fill Inouye's Seat

But it goes against late senator's 'last wish'

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 26, 2012 7:00 PM CST

(Newser) – The late Sen. Daniel Inouye's seat has been filled—although his replacement goes against Inouye's "last wish," the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports. Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie today chose Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz, a former leader of the state Democratic Party, to take...   Read full story »

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Senate Democrats • Hawaii • Daniel Inouye • Neil Abercrombie • Brian Schatz

 
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