Mazie needs to face reality and do what is best for the people of Hawaii.  The five-year survival rate for stage 4 kidney cancer is 8%.  She also had a malignant lesion on a rib and she now has “some small spots” in her thyroid gland.”  Despite her positive attitude, the cancer is spreading and will only get worse.  Yet, Mazie says she intends to run for reelection.  If she does and wins, which is almost 100% certain for a Democrat, it is highly unlikely that she will be able to fulfill her duties for another eight years, and will have to resign to take care of her health problems.  When that occurs, her replacement will be selected by the Governor and not by the people of Hawaii.  I believe Mazie should do what is best for the people by serving out her current term and not running for reelection so that the people get to decide her replacement instead of the Old Boy network.