The homeless candidate — Kawika Crowley is the Republican candidate for one of Hawaii's seats in the U.S. House. He lives out of this van. CNN The homeless candidate — Crowley's van serves as his home and campaign headquarters. He fell into homelessness because of the recession, he said. He works as a handyman. CNN The homeless candidate — The driver's and passenger's seats are his campaign's "communication center." He keeps a copy of the U.S. Constitution on his dash. CNN The homeless candidate — Crowley is a Republican in a state dominated by Democrats. Some consider hiim a joke candidate. Others say he could revive interest. CNN The homeless candidate — Crowley's van is plastered with quotes about his political beliefs, many of which are on the fringe in Hawaii. CNN The homeless candidate — Crowley got into politics aiming to partially repeal a ban on smoking in bars in Hawaii. Tobacco built this country, he said. CNN The homeless candidate — Crowley prepares note cards for speeches and interviews. A debate with his Democratic opponent, who leads overwhelmingly in the polls, never happened. CNN The homeless candidate — Crowley's main method of campaigning: standing by his van on the highway and giving the thumbs-up sign to passing cars. CNN Prev Next
