The former governor cited Gabbard's previous decision to not seek re-election as a sign she is not fully invested in her position.
"If she's not running for re-election, the incentive, if you will, to represent, literally, the Second District, it kind of disappears," Abercrombie said.
A spokesperson said in a statement that"Hawai'i is Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's home and her heart," and referenced"major legislative wins" during her term such as work for veterans and native Hawaiians. "It became clear to me that she was missing votes, lots and lots of votes," Abercrombie said."And then when she did show up, she didn't vote. She votes 'present.'"on the two recently passed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. She explained her decision by saying that she could not"in good conscience" vote either yes or no. The articles passed largely along party lines last week.
Abercrombie said a special election should be conducted to replace Gabbard, and acknowledged that he is serving as the co-chair for Kai Kahele, a state senator who is running to fill Gabbard's seat in 2020. The former governor said his opinion on Gabbard was formed independently of his position on Kahele's campaign, but that he would support Kahele if he ran in a special election.
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