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Do not count the low turnout on the Republican side as negative toward Fred Blas.
At least in my case, I had to vote Democratic, as I wanted to cast a ballot against Ms. Hanohano. I know of other similar cases.
I believe there will be a much closer margin between the two in the general election.
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why do you say "tried to toss"?
that is implying more then you can know.
Had I wanted Fred to go up against the weakest candidate, I would have voted for Hanohano. Did you ever think that maybe people want to vote so that the we can chose between the best and brightest?
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Also, I think those blank volts are Rep votes that left Fred's line Blank...
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As I have stated elsewhere on Punaweb, I am usually a reliable Democratic voter. Not this time, though. Ms. Hanohano kind of did herself in with me by her freely admitted lack of passion at the Kalani forum. I almost couldn't believe what I was hearing. The Republican in this case is our best hope for progressive change. He will at least make some noise, and probably weed the flower beds, pick up litter, and trim the hedges around the State Capitol in his spare time.
Cheers,
Jerry
I know that many people have done exactly what is implied here [republicans voting for Hanohano] The weaker of the three other candidates, the last thing that Fred supporters wanted was to see Marzi in a runoff. I sincerely hope that Marzi dose not get discouraged and leave the arena, he is truly a winner and has a brilliant future ahead of him.
Fred has a lot longer road ahead of him then his die hard followers know. He will undoubtably work his butt off every minute that he is in Honolulu and try to accomplish what Hanohano has not. I hope that his skills are up to the challenge of office. After all look at auntie Tutu’s clerical skills and the public voted her in and may do it again.
Hanohano is a Democrat and that alone can put her over the top here in Hawaii. With union backing and Democrat monies behind the incumbent it is also another bonus in her favor. I believe that Fred’s only hope is that the general public will realize that Hanohano has done nothing for Puna and will not in the future. She will only vote the party line, that is however the Democratic house decides to goes in Honolulu so goes Hanohano. Hey, that’s a good name for her [Hanohanohonolulu] nice tongue twister
How about giving Puna a break this time around and vote for Fred Blas.
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quote:
Originally posted by Damon
I never even thought about this... which makes Hanohano's victory that much more impressive.
She wasn't only battling Marzi and Sparks... but she was also battling the Blas people that tried to TOSS the race.
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Just a piece of my thinking
Here is where your math is wrong. I to crossed over and I voted for Faye. Therefore, at the time of the general election one less vote for Faye and one more for Fred.
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KahunaScott, you and your candidate make me SICK. How completely irresponsible and dishonest of you to try to swing the election! You all voted for Hanohano even though you support Blas, simply because you know he would not stand a chance against Marzi. Tony Marzi was the only hope for Puna; he runs circles around Blas, espesially in terms of intelligence, articulation, and integrity. Well, I'll be telling EVERYONE I know about Blas's dirty tactics...to think that this is the man whose platform is based on HONESTY.
