Hawaii, Akaka and Iraq!

[ProSense]

Looks like progressive wins the day!

U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, labor unions and much of the party's establishment have been with Akaka since Case announced his challenge in January, but progressives are becoming increasingly vocal. At a Progressive Democrats of Hawai'i event last week in Ho-nolulu for Democrats who want to replace Case in the 2nd Congressional District, organizers described the 2nd as "Patsy Mink's district" and told the audience to take home Akaka campaign signs. The Maui Democrats Web site tells activists where they can wave signs for Akaka.

KUCINICH RECRUITED

In August, Akaka's campaign expects U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, an anti-war Democrat from Ohio, to campaign with the senator on Maui and the Big Island. Kucinich finished second to U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., in the Hawai'i presidential caucus in 2004 and is popular among Island progressives. Kerry has also endorsed Akaka.

Progressive bloggers — some local, some national — are urging friends to turn their money and attention to Hawai'i and are echoing many of Akaka's talking points on liberal Web sites.

"We're looking for Democrats who are willing to stand up to Bush," said Bart Dame, a tradesman and co-chairman of the Progressive Democrats of Hawai'i. "And Danny Akaka has been pretty good about that. Ed Case, on the other hand, almost raises to the level of a principle his ability to work with the Republicans.

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Jul/30/ln/FP607300347.html

Guess Iraq is a big deal! This is posted Akaka's campaign site:

http://www.akaka2006.org./node/127 (linked from home page: http://www.akaka2006.org)

Also:

http://www.molokaitimes.com/articles/68293627.asp