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Hillary For Hawaii Gears Up

Hillary For Hawaii Gears Up

Supporters of the Democratic presidential candidate are preparing for the March 26th caucus.

Hawaii GOP: 11 Delegates For Trump Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaii GOP: 11 Delegates For Trump

Cruz gets seven and Rubio picks up one from the recent presidential caucus. None for Kasich.

Two House Reps Raise Cash Flickr: Tax Credits

Two House Reps Raise Cash

Democrats Linda Ichiyama聽and Gregg Takayama held a fundraiser Wednesday night at Mandalay.

Another Ernie Martin Fundraiser Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Another Ernie Martin Fundraiser

Is it a sign that the Honolulu City Council chair will challenge Mayor Caldwell?

Tempers Flared At GOP Poll Site Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016

Tempers Flared At GOP Poll Site

An unidentified Hawaii Trump supporter ejected a man wearing a jersey bearing the name of Cruz.

‘Shake It Up!’ Why Hawaii Republicans Voted For Donald Trump Anthony Quintano

‘Shake It Up!’ Why Hawaii Republicans Voted For Donald Trump

They’re worried about immigration, disgusted with political correctness and ready to embrace deal-making.

Hawaii Republicans Hand Donald Trump Another Victory Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Republicans Hand Donald Trump Another Victory

UPDATED 3/9/2016: Sen. Ted Cruz finishes second in the islands’ GOP presidential caucus, followed by Sen. Marco Rubio聽and Gov. John Kasich.

Rubio Camp: Local Cruz Team Lies Flickr: Gage Skidmore

Rubio Camp: Local Cruz Team Lies

A spokesperson for the Florida聽senator says Hawaii聽representatives for the Texas senator are聽spreading聽false rumors that Rubio聽is dropping out.

Duke Aiona Endorses Marco Rubio PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Duke Aiona Endorses Marco Rubio

The former Republican lieutenant governor calls the Florida senator “the kind of leader Hawaii needs in the White House.”

Trump Hawaii Supporters Fire Back PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Trump Hawaii Supporters Fire Back

The New York businessman’s聽local campaign says it’s getting lots of calls from Republicans and Democrats drawn to the presidential candidate.