Kucinich heads to isles as Inouye supports Kerry

[maddezmom]

Presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry got a boost from Hawaii's senior senator yesterday and opponent Rep. Dennis Kucinich planned to be in Hawaii today as local Democrats prepared to choose which candidate they will support to oppose President Bush in November.

U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye reaffirmed his support for fellow senator John Kerry yesterday at a press conference at the Korean and Vietnam Veterans War Memorial at the state Capitol.

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Hawaii's Kucinich supporters got word of his trip Friday night, shortly after Kerry said he wouldn't be able to make it to Hawaii before Tuesday's caucuses, because aides were worried about the travel time required for a visit.

"The Hawaii voter base has a history of being more progressive than some states on the mainland," said Hawaii for Kucinich co-chairman Bart Dame. "We were planning on winning three or four delegates. (With Kucinich's visit), it's very likely to lead to more people."

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[Lydia Leftcoast]

1. When I spent a summer session at UH-Manoa in 1991

both the Native Hawaiian rights movement and the environmental movements were picking up steam. Dennis should appeal to both groups.

However, there are also a lot of military bases on Oahu, and any Dem-leaning military types might be more inclined to vote for Kerry, although you never know.

[TheDonkey]

2. Hawaii rocks!

If only other states in the mainland were as smart.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

3. It certainly does!

If I ever became a wealthy snowbird retiree (as if!), that's where I'd settle. The varied and gorgeous scenery, the wonderful weather, the friendly and ethnically diverse people, and the proximity to some of my favorite travel destinations would do the trick.