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Where Does Tulsi Gabbard Fit In The New House Democratic Majority? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Where Does Tulsi Gabbard Fit In The New House Democratic Majority?

The Hawaii congresswoman, who’s considering a run for president, has been outspoken about party establishment and wasn’t a major factor in Democratic fundraising efforts.

Hawaii’s Big Donors Pump Millions Into Mainland Political Campaigns Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hawaii’s Big Donors Pump Millions Into Mainland Political Campaigns

Most of that cash — about $7 million for the midterm elections — went to Democrats, according to federal records.

Gabbard Spending A Lot Of Campaign Cash, But Not All Of It In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Gabbard Spending A Lot Of Campaign Cash, But Not All Of It In Hawaii

The congresswoman is hiring well-known national consultants despite having an easy path to re-election.

Why GOP Congressional Candidate Cam Cavasso Won’t Quit Running Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why GOP Congressional Candidate Cam Cavasso Won’t Quit Running

The former legislator hasn’t won an election since 1988, yet he keeps taking on Hawaii’s Democrats in federal races.

Civil Beat Poll: Hirono Approval Rating Still High Despite Kavanaugh Backlash Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Hirono Approval Rating Still High Despite Kavanaugh Backlash

Moderates and conservatives have a dimmer view of the Hawaii senator after her pointed criticisms of the Supreme Court justice during his confirmation.

Hirono Rakes In The Campaign Cash Following Kavanaugh Hearing Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Hirono Rakes In The Campaign Cash Following Kavanaugh Hearing

While the Hawaii senator doesn’t face much of a challenge in November, her campaign is raising and spending money like she does.

Can A Moderate Like Ed Case Still Thrive In Washington? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Can A Moderate Like Ed Case Still Thrive In Washington?

The Hawaii Democrat is likely headed back to Congress. But his centrist views are definitely out of style in a U.S. Capitol split by partisanship.

Kavanaugh Confirmed And Quickly Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice AP

Kavanaugh Confirmed And Quickly Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice

The 50-48 Senate vote after a bitter fight was a major election-year win for President Donald Trump.

Hawaii Senators Want To Energize Voters After Kavanaugh Vote Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Hawaii Senators Want To Energize Voters After Kavanaugh Vote

Brian Schatz says it’s time to give full voting rights to people in Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories so they can elect members to Congress.

Collins and Manchin Back Kavanaugh, Paving Way for Confirmation AP

Collins and Manchin Back Kavanaugh, Paving Way for Confirmation

Those actions all but cements President Trump’s efforts to create a long-term conservative majority on the Supreme Court.