Hawaii is absolutely the bottom of the bottomless pits.
One province. Only 103,000 people, or about 25,000 POPs -- one of the lowest POPs of any nation in the world. Starting with even a civilized nation that small is tough.
Uncivilized. No techs. No chance of techs. With no techs and no other provinces, there is nothing to trade to anyone for anything.
No borders with anyone, so no possibility to declare war on anyone as an uncivilized nation. That will make WC ... um... challenging.
A disastrously bad economy. The only source of income is a fishery with a rating of 1.5 -- far less than the 5.0 fisheries in more fertile parts of the world. And fish is worth very little as it is.
Daily income runs at about 0.3-0.4/day, with all expenses minimized, even with full tariffs after the initial pop reserves run down.
What a disaster. If anyone thinks there is a more pathetic nation anywhere on earth (in Victoria terms), speak now or forever hold your peace.
Okay, you're on. WC with Hawaii, no holds barred. The only stipulation is that I will pick my own party ideology. And you'll have to lock me in a box, chain my feet together, and throw me into the ocean if you think that Hawaii won't succeed.