We Are Broadcasters
National Association of Broadcasters

KITV-TV Hosts Debate for Democratic Candidates Running for Hawaii’s U.S. Senate Seat


Topic: Politics and Election Coverage
Posted on 8/11/2014

Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate KITV-TV Honolulu hosted a debate ahead of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate between candidates Brian Schatz, the incumbent, and U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa. The candidates agreed on issues such as renewable energy and native Hawaiian self-determination; however, they differed on their level of support for President Barack Obama, the Simpson-Bowles budget plan, and national security issues. Click here to watch the debate.



Read more stories on Politics and Election Coverage »





How Broadcasters Serve Their Communities

More than 2.47 million American jobs depend on broadcasting, and the local broadcast radio and television industry - and the businesses that depend on it - generate $1.17 trillion annually for the nation's economy.


View State-by-State Data »