To the White House!
One of the more exciting American political races at the start of this month was that of Makua Rothman, who was running for Honolulu City Council there on the famed isle of Oahu. Running for district two, which covers the North Shore and Waikele, the big-wave surfer and eldest son of strongman Eddie Rothman gave a spirited effort but came up short, losing after garnering 44% of the vote as compared to attorney Matt Weyer’s 46%.
Those excited about Rothman’s rising political star were made sad but, hours ago, their spirits revived as he was named as one of four people joining the staff of newly elected state senator Brenton Awa.
According to Hawaii News Now, “Awa, a former news anchor, announced on Thursday his team members who will serve District 23 residents from the North Shore to East Oahu,” and also includes Jesse Rivera, a musician.
Awa, a Republican, squeaked by his Democratic opponent in the last moments and called the victory a “roller coaster ride.”
Surfers across the land hope that Rothman makes a name for himself in Awa’s office and uses the momentum to sling to a position himself before launching on the national stage and eventually taking the White House.
Imagine the joy of having a Hawaiian surfer as leader of the free world.
Obama didn’t count as he only lived in Hawaii and also bodysurfed.
One love.
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Never mind if he was a good basketball player or bodysurfer – why do you hate Barry so much?
State Champs, brah – didn’t suck at basketball
https://www.nbcnews.com/sto…
Barry doesn’t count? I was Barry Obama’s classmate at Punahou School 1841 Buff and Blu, brah.
No one called him “Barack” then, he was Barry.
Was a keen bodysurfer at Sandy’s, always had basketball practice after school.
Won’t be too busy to join the wsl commentary unfortunately
Talk about skeletons in the family closet…
Unless makua is draining the adrenal glands of children, he’s got no chance of running the free world
Pretty clear that only Satanists are in charge. Not one peep from the woke crowd about Balenciaga being a satanic, child raping, killing and eating club. They are all part of that club. Filmed and then owned from here to eternity.
They’ll be hard lined into silence.
Can’t wait til the dirty tricks brigade start dredging ….
Hope you got the hide of an elephant Makua, your family is gonna need it.
But otoh – Onya boi!
locals need to stand up and demand a say to stop the rampant fuckery.
Go get ‘em!
Is Eddie gonna be pulling the strings, or do they still have him locked in the basement.
Makua will be in trade/business department with Eddie as an adviser on exports/imports.
who dat? whaaaaa…
Hui dat?
our minds work in mysterious waves…
The Blue Sky Minds
If all the surfers actually voted he probably would of won.
Maybe Conan the brain would have helped his campaign
Makua Rothman Swimming with the Republicans
excerpt of Makua Q & A from the Honolulu Civic Beat:
4. Honolulu has some of the lowest property taxes in the
country. Is it time to raise those rates to help meet city obligations?
Tax vacant homes at a higher rate?
I do not think we should raise property taxes for residents. I
definitely think we should raise property taxes for nonresidents for
vacation homes.
Him’s as smart as NonJohn after a usual night of unwellness. Some say him is vacant.
his candidate profile is businessman…10% of profits go to the big guy? guess that’s none of MY business…
are you? sailing into the north shore…styling/no john? w’ time is his heat?
Chas needs some slaps from Mark Cunningham for disrespecting the soulful art that is body surfing. Also the blue/yellow of the classic Makapuu flippers is very aesthetically pleasing.
draggin the rubber across the road, in a sustainable way…