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Hanabusa and Trivedi Gain Support

Mon, 06/14/2010 - 13:46

Here's a new press release from the DCCC.  They've just added two Asian American progressives to their list of candidates they'll be supporting in the fall: Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) and Manan Trivedi (PA-06). Both candidates are trying to take over red seats and both have been endorsed by APAP.

DCCC Announces Second Round of Red to Blue Candidates 


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Colleen Hanabusa receives Inouye and Akaka endorsements

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 16:37

Good news out of Hawaii. Hawaii Senate President Colleen Hanabusa opened her campaign offices yesterday. Joining her were the state's two Senators, Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, as well as several prominent Union and political leaders. The endorsements give Hanabusa campaign a political edge in the special election to replace U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie who is stepping down to run for Governor.


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Neil Abercrombie Announces Resignation Date

Tue, 01/05/2010 - 19:50

Let the games begin. Hawaii Representative Neil Abercrombie (HI-02) has announced he will be quitting Congress on Feb 28 to focus on his race for Governor. The progressive Abercrombie, who has represented his district since 1991, will first face Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann in a Democrat primary.


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Neil Abercrombie (HI-01) to resign early; opens seat in HI

Fri, 12/11/2009 - 16:13

Really big news out of the Aloha State today. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (HI-01), who is running for governor of Hawaii, just announced that he's resigning his seat early to devote himself to campaigning full time.


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Hawaiian state legislature cancels annual party

Thu, 12/10/2009 - 23:15

Here's a little piece that just appeared in the Honolulu Star Bulletin entitled, "No Party for You." It seems the Hawaiian state legislature has decided to send a message, and save a little tax-payer money, by canceling the annual kick-off party to start the legislative session. 

No More Capitol Parties.


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Asian American candidates fundraising numbers

Sat, 10/17/2009 - 09:57

In the 2010 election cycle so far, six Asian Americans have officially announced their candidacies for Congress, not including the seven incumbents. We've reported on a few of the fundraising numbers already, but here's a handy chart that includes all their numbers for these challengers (and their key opponents) as of 9/30/2009.


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Colleen Hanabusa officially enters HI Congressional race

Fri, 10/02/2009 - 18:13

It's official. Hawaii State Senator Colleen Hanabusa has officially entered the race for the 1st Congressional District. Hanabusa, the Senate majority leader, is running to replace U.S.


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Colleen Hanabusa set to run for Congress

Wed, 09/16/2009 - 09:15

Here's some exciting news out of Hawaii. Democrat Colleen Hanabusa, the state Senate president, is expected to soon announce her candidacy for the First Congressional District in Hawaii. That's the seat being vacated by current Representative Neil Abercrombie who is stepping down to run for Governor.


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