Ed Case: “What can you say to them as to your efforts to assure that these investigations do not go in that direction?”

Certainly, he was speaking to the hopes and fears and concerns of a good solid chunk of the electorate out there.

This has nothing to do with voter suppression. Now, those are fears and there are legitimate fears, and I accept those concerns.

Seniority, experience and relationships in Congress are critical,’’ Case, 73, who serves on the Appropriations Committee, declared in a recent straight-to-camera video.

“Native Hawaiians teach that our forests are essential to all life and embrace a deep sense of responsibility to sustain and protect all that is the wao nahele,” said Representative Case.