Lingle is no fan of Obongo’s, at least she wasn’t.... maybe he has bought her off now.
But the people who are covering for Obama were largely appointed by Lingle. Fukino, AG Mark Bennett, Cathy Takase... they’re all in their positions now because Lingle put them there.
There are 2 people who have dared to do their jobs honestly and courageously, if I’m not mistaken: OIP Attorney Linden Joesting and Lt Gov Duke Aiona (if he’s the one who forced the DOH to post their administrative rules as required by law).