Why are Republicans not relevant?  First of all Republicans can't get a fair shake by the media.  Proof?  You call McCain a staunch conservative, which he definitely  isn't.  You fail to remember there were some in the Democrat Party who wanted McCain to run as Clinton's running mate In Clinton's first election.  Also unfortunately Hawaii's voters seem to be a herd of sheep.  Look at the headlines,  Everything is raise fees and taxes, but  there is nothing about the improvements brought about by the previous tax and fee increases.  Hawaii is headed for severe economic difficulty, but what is being done.  The states with severe economic troubles, ie, California,  and Illinois, have been led by Democrats for years,  Same for cities such as Baltimore and Detroit.  CB's comments are full of people that are unhappy. but in reality nothing is done.  And now the Dems are willing to risk the loss of Federal Funds to the University and State because a Sanctuary State policy.  Are we better now?