Appointed to fill the late Daniel Inouye's term, the senator needs to establish himself quickly
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 18, 2013
~~<p>U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz describes himself as a "pragmatic progressive" who has passion for Demo­cratic values but understands politics is about compromise.</p>
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz describes himself as a "pragmatic progressive" who has passion for Democratic values but understands politics is about compromise.
Schatz, the 40-year-old former lieutenant governor and Makiki state legislator, was appointed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie in December to replace the late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye. Login for more...