Deposed Thursday, former Speaker Souki ponders what's next
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Longtime Maui lawmaker seriously considering a run for lieutenant governor
Joe Souki rested at his Wailuku home Friday, a day after being deposed as speaker of the state House of Representatives. He was reflective and willing to shed some light on the behind-the-scenes politics at the Capitol.
It was a tough day and the day before when I could see what was happening, Souki said.
He acknowledged that it stung to lose the speakership, which he held since 2013. But when he saw his support evaporating among a majority of House members, he decided to resign instead of going through a floor fight he knew hed lose.
The vote to oust him would have been 30 to 21, with the majority including two Maui lawmakers South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing and Central Maui Rep. Justin Woodson.
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