Lingle is a RINO for sure and proudly proclaims to be one. She says she will do “what’s best for the people of Hawaii” (what does that say about the Republican Platform), fashions herself after Olympia Snowe, proudly proclaims to be non-partisan and will cross the isle when she thinks she needs to do so. I dare anyone to find her proclaim, anywhere in her campaign literature, that she is a Republican.
As governor, Hawaii state government grew. Her support for the race based Akaka Bill - not supported by the majority of people in Hawaii - is a typical example of her “supporting the people of Hawaii”.......as she sees it.
"Biography. Linda Lingle served as Governor of the State of Hawaii from 2002-2010. She was the first woman, first person of Jewish ancestry, and the first Republican in 40 years to lead the Aloha State."
Unless, of course, you want to split hair by arguing that the biography section on her website is not part of 'campaign literature'?