Post by Logan on May 7, 2017 8:51:45 GMT -6
Longtime Maui lawmaker seriously considering a run for lieutenant governor
Joe Souki rested at his Wailuku home Friday, a day after being deposed as speaker of the state House of Representatives. He was reflective and willing to shed some light on the behind-the-scenes politics at the Capitol.
“It was a tough day and the day before when I could see what was happening,” Souki said.
He acknowledged that it stung to lose the speakership, which he held since 2013. But when he saw his support evaporating among a majority of House members, he decided to resign instead of going through a floor fight he knew he’d lose.
The vote to oust him would have been 30 to 21, with the majority including two Maui lawmakers — South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing and Central Maui Rep. Justin Woodson.
Read more: www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2017/05/deposed-thursday-former-speaker-souki-ponders-whats-next/
Joe Souki rested at his Wailuku home Friday, a day after being deposed as speaker of the state House of Representatives. He was reflective and willing to shed some light on the behind-the-scenes politics at the Capitol.
“It was a tough day and the day before when I could see what was happening,” Souki said.
He acknowledged that it stung to lose the speakership, which he held since 2013. But when he saw his support evaporating among a majority of House members, he decided to resign instead of going through a floor fight he knew he’d lose.
The vote to oust him would have been 30 to 21, with the majority including two Maui lawmakers — South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing and Central Maui Rep. Justin Woodson.
Read more: www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2017/05/deposed-thursday-former-speaker-souki-ponders-whats-next/