Or should I say, time is in my hand?
I had the privilege to serve as time-keeper for this evening’s Congressional debate at the Blaisdell, <shameless plug> sponsored by OHA, and brought to you by Hawaii News Now </shameless plug>.
Three veteran politicians fielded questions from panelists and people who posed questions via the internet.
While I didn’t have the opportunity to really listen to each candidate’s answers, I would definitely label the debate “spirited.” Cliche, yes, I know. Of special note, jabs between Ed Case and Charles Djou. That HAD to be awkward standing next to each other for an hour-and-a-half.
I had a trusty stopwatch to help time each candidate’s response. To my surprise, they all kept their answers pretty short. There were a few instances of a few extra seconds here and there, but nothing to really complain about.
My partner in time, Sheryl, had the responsibility of triggering the green, yellow, and red lights at the front of the stage. These served as a visual cue for when each candidate should begin (green), begin to wrap up (yellow), and stop (red). Of course, we were always on our toes and the entire show ran smoothly.
Even though this task sounds mundane, I actually had a lot of fun. I would definitely do it again, should they need me.
Bottom line — if you watched, I hope we helped you make a more informed decision when you receive your special ballot. Every vote counts!