Sen. Dan Akaka announced today he won't run in 2012, opening up a Senate seat that's been reportedly coveted by the likes of former Rep. Ed Case and former Gov. Linda Lingle. Here's Akaka's announcement. … [Read more...] about Breaking: Akaka Won’t Seek Reelection in 2012
Ed Case
The Year in Review
Is life like football or is football like life? Let’s see: one involves unnecessary roughness, revolves around money and encourages gambling and excessive drinking—and the other is played on Sunday. Another similarity between life and America’s real pastime (sorry baseball, ratings don’t lie): each is conveniently divided into four quarters. So let’s flip the coin and kick off … [Read more...] about The Year in Review
Djou and Case rage against the machine
Rage against the machine... "We have sent a message to the United States Congress. We have sent a message to the national Democrats. We have sent a message to the machine." - Rep.-elect Charles Djou, in a May 22 victory speech at state Republican headquarters "[W]e didn't lose the war. 61 [percent] of us voted for a different philosophy of government than offered by Charles, … [Read more...] about Djou and Case rage against the machine