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GOP wins House seat in Obama's hometown
AP ^ | May 23, 2010 | Herbert A. Sample

Posted on 05/23/2010 12:16:53 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

Republican Charles Djou has won a Democratic-held House seat in Hawaii in the district where President Obama grew up.

The special election is the latest battleground in the fight for control of Congress in the midterm races.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Hawaii
KEYWORDS: 2010midterms; djou; elections; hawaii; hi2010; obama
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ouch. LOL!
1 posted on 05/23/2010 12:16:53 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

At least his alleged hometown. Kind of like the way Gore lost Tennessee in 2000.


2 posted on 05/23/2010 12:35:02 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (I am in America but not of America (per bible: am in the world but not of it))
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To: Berlin_Freeper

There’s no house seats in Kenya...


3 posted on 05/23/2010 12:39:50 AM PDT by DB
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Doesn’t mean this is an anti-Obama year, nope, move along, nothing to see...


4 posted on 05/23/2010 12:41:41 AM PDT by Darkwolf377 ("You seem to believe that stupidity is a virtue. Why is that so?"-Flight of the Phoenix)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

I thought in their story that Obama left Hawaii before he was two. Judging by the way he acts when he does not get his way, I guess that’s as grown up as he got.


5 posted on 05/23/2010 12:46:58 AM PDT by Ingtar (If Palin were perfect, she could campaign for godhood. Since she is human, Obama's job will do.)
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To: Darkwolf377

If this is not an anti-Obama year, explain to me why so many Democrat candidates up for election or re-election are avoiding endorsement by or appearance with POTUS Barack Hussein Obama at campaign events throughout the country. It appears that many Democrats feel an “Obama” endorsement is the political “kiss of death”. Kindly explain.


6 posted on 05/23/2010 2:26:21 AM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX
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To: JLAGRAYFOX
If this is not an anti-Obama year, explain to me why so many Democrat candidates up for election or re-election are avoiding endorsement by or appearance with POTUS Barack Hussein Obama at campaign events throughout the country. It appears that many Democrats feel an “Obama” endorsement is the political “kiss of death”. Kindly explain.

I see someone needs a humor transplant.

7 posted on 05/23/2010 2:49:01 AM PDT by Darkwolf377 ("You seem to believe that stupidity is a virtue. Why is that so?"-Flight of the Phoenix)
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To: Darkwolf377; JLAGRAYFOX
Democrat candidates are avoiding Obama at campaign events. It appears that many Democrats feel an “Obama” endorsement is the political “kiss of death”.

Democrats' terms under which Ohaha will campaign for candidates:

(1) No Obama photos with candidates.

(2) Obama does not stand too close to candidates at rallies.

(3) Obama does not mention Democrat, and the candidate's name, in the same sentence.

(4) Obama does not mention healthcare and if he has a cold or a cough, he stays in the WH.

(5) Under no circumstances will rally entertainers sing or play, "Chicago, Chicago, that Toddlin' Town."

(6) No foods served with hot sauce.

(7) All contributions from the DNC are returned unopened.

8 posted on 05/23/2010 3:16:31 AM PDT by Liz (If teens can procreate in a Volkswagen, why does a spotted owl need 2000 acres? JD Hayworth)
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To: DB

LOL...That’s what I was going to say....Wonder if Barry ever got around to buying his brother that “Hut Sweet Hut” sign??


9 posted on 05/23/2010 3:18:21 AM PDT by jakerobins
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Who’d ever figure Dear Reader’s Hawaii HR district is more conservative than PA 12.. Way to go PA!


10 posted on 05/23/2010 3:56:36 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.)
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Who’d ever figure Dear Reader’s Hawaii HR district is more conservative than PA 12.. Way to go PA!

It's not. The Democrat in PA-12 is just a better liar.

Go look at his issues page. Despite being Murtha's chief of staff for 12 years, this guy claims to be Pro Life, Pro Second Amendment, Pro Domestic Energy Develop, Pro Military and Anti Obamacare.

Odd that the Dem in PA12 ran as Republican!

11 posted on 05/23/2010 4:01:37 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (The problem with Socialism is eventually you run our of other peoples money. Lady Thatcher)
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To: MNJohnnie

If Critz were really so conservative some left wing Dem probably would have jumped in to challenge him.

In Djou’s case, he did pretty well. Took 40% of the vote. I am guessing Abercrombie’s previous opponents did not take as many votes. He might have a shot at winning a full term in Nov. if it is a GOP leaning year.


12 posted on 05/23/2010 4:21:46 AM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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To: DB

Beat me to it.


13 posted on 05/23/2010 4:25:59 AM PDT by tgusa (Investment plan: blued steel, brass, lead, copper)
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To: JLAGRAYFOX
If this is not an anti-Obama year, explain...

Waitress, could we get some more coffee here please?

14 posted on 05/23/2010 4:27:02 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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To: TNCMAXQ

The Dems profess to not being worried about taking this seat back in Nov and they’re probably right. It’s a Dem district through and through and the primary reason the Republican won there is because two Dem candidates split the vote. Still, it does have entertainment value and can be used to embarrass Obama.


15 posted on 05/23/2010 4:27:03 AM PDT by saganite (What happens to taglines? Is there a termination date?)
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To: DB

That’s a great line.
I love it.


16 posted on 05/23/2010 5:19:22 AM PDT by Verbosus (/* No Comment */)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Holy shiite. An 'R' wins in Hawaii???
This is HUGH!

and 'SERIES'

17 posted on 05/23/2010 5:23:45 AM PDT by Condor51 (SAT CONG!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

He’ll probably lose in November if the Democrats get their act together.


18 posted on 05/23/2010 5:49:05 AM PDT by Retired Chemist
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!


19 posted on 05/23/2010 5:51:17 AM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Charles has a great chance to retain the seat this November if he can get some of the Ed Case anti-Hanaboozher votes.


20 posted on 05/23/2010 5:53:37 AM PDT by Kahuna
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