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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Lieutenant governor candidate Della Au Belatti said she was surprised at Gov. Josh Green\u2019s criticism of her campaign message on HNN\u2019s Spotlight Now.<\/p>\n

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When questioned about the race Tuesday, Green said he had \u201cpauses about her\u201d as a potential lieutenant governor due to her promise of oversight and challenge on policies.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny partner I have really needs to be ready to work with me,\u201d Green said on Spotlight Now. \u201cShe hasn\u2019t suggested that\u2019s what her goal is. She suggested instead she wanted to be a watchdog on me, and I\u2019ve asked myself this question several times, like, watch what?\u201d<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Belatti said she called the governor to clear the air.<\/p>\n

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She emphasized her support of the governor\u2019s initiatives on housing, homelessness, and mental health, and defended her plan to be an independent voice.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThose perspectives may not always win the day, but it\u2019s important that someone brings up those concerns.\u2029I\u2019m especially worried about concerns of working-class people who are being drowned out by those interest groups that are supported by dark money,\u201d Belatti said, referring to Green\u2019s and Kawakami\u2019s support from a political committee operated by the Pacific Resource Partnership.<\/p>\n

During Spotlight Now, the governor also shared his thoughts on two other lieutenant governor candidates. He referred to Derek Kawakami as a \u201cvery good candidate\u201d and complimented his performance as Kauai mayor, and said John Choi has \u201ca good heart,\u201d but lacks government experience.<\/p>\n

Green said he is not officially endorsing any Democrat in the race, and, though he had already cast his ballot, would not reveal who he voted for.<\/p>\n

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