Case Campaign Poll Shows Dead Heat(Hawaii Senator in Primary trouble?)

kitv ^ | may 17. 2006 | kitv

[catholicfreeper]

I thought a little change in pace was needed. It seems not all things are perfect in the Dem World either. It appears that the incumbent Senator is having some problems in his Primary. Question for any Hawaii folks. If Akaka is in a weaken position but still wins the primary can this be a pick up for the Repubs. Do the Republicans have good folks running for this seat? What about Cross's seat that I guess he has to give up to run for Senate. I just remember hearing that the Republican party was slowly gaing strength there.

[skaterboy]

Oh HIS poll says he is tied....

[Clintonfatigued]

Republicans need to find a strong candidate to run. Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou would be a good choice.

[cmsgop]

I have to Take an Akaka.........

[cmsgop]

What about the Dog ???

[CaptainMorgantown]

I was in Hawaii recently and the newspapers I read made me think that this very blue state may be trending slightly Republican. There seemed to be some genuine lingering resentment against the States Courts for their activist stances in recent years. Don't know if the republicans are running a strong candidate, but I hope they are.

[Clintonfatigued]

There were signs in 2004, when John Kerry won the state by only 54% to 46%.

Right now, there are no Republican candidates. One would hope that the state GOP and Karl Rove are working to alleviate that.

[Siena Dreaming]

The news last night was actually cynical of this poll.

They made a point of saying that it was run by Case's campaign and that he would not release the questions asked.

Probably something like, "If Sen. Akaka up and died today would you vote for Case?" and they said "OK" and they took that as a vote for Case.

[Clintonfatigued]

I can't imagine that The Dog would run. Chances are, his background would put his candidacy to sleep.

By the way, you have a great tagline.

[catholicfreeper]

who is the "dog"?

[cmsgop]

That's the Dog,no not his wife...:*)

[pointsal]

THE "DOG" IS BARBARA BOXER.....

known for yelping and whimpering...

[jigsaw]

Maybe Senator Inoye should give Akaka a hand.

[cmsgop]

There is always Higgins, or perhaps Robin Masters........

[catholicfreeper]

LOL, that show is great. I didnt realize he had a interest in politics.

[cmsgop]

Maybe Rick and TC ???

[catholicfreeper]

Good gosh, I hope the Republican field is not that light. lol.

[rhinohunter]

I don't see anything here to get excited about. No real chance of a GOP pickup in this very blue state. Yes, I know the guv is GOP, but we've seen GOP guvs win in blue states -- federal elections are a different story.

If Akaka is showing any weakness, it's probably rats who realize that there's the possibility of the very ancient Akaka not making it through his next term, allowing Lingle to appoint a GOP replacement. Case, on the other hand, is much younger.

[gpapa]

From what I can read at Hawaii political sites no one had yet declared to be a candidate for the Senate primary. The Repubs may have a better chance in an open House seat vacated by Congressman Case who has chosen to run in the Democrat primary against Senator Akaka.

[zbigreddogz]

No, it can't be a Repub pickup.

But hell, I just hope they tap lots of D doners to fight it out in the primary.