Abercrombie takes charge as political dust settles

By Cynthia Oi

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 10, 2013

~~<p>Even when sitting, Mufi Hannemann’s height is evident. His knees barely fit under the table he was sharing with his brother Nephi as the two men waited for their orders of vegetarian chili and other fare at Zippy’s in Kaimuki.</p>
<p>This was late one night a few months back, after the former mayor had lost his primary bid for the U.S. House seat left open when Mazie Hirono chose to run for retiring Sen. Daniel Akaka’s job.</p>
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Even when sitting, Mufi Hannemann’s height is evident. His knees barely fit under the table he was sharing with his brother Nephi as the two men waited for their orders of vegetarian chili and other fare at Zippy’s in Kaimuki.

This was late one night a few months back, after the former mayor had lost his primary bid for the U.S. House seat left open when Mazie Hirono chose to run for retiring Sen. Daniel Akaka’s job. Login for more...