HI 2014 Congressional Elections

[Panda Express]

And how do you think that Tulsi Gabbard would do in a primary against Schatz in 2016?

I think she'd lose, considering there's no Inouye factor.

But she's hot.

[Dixie Reborn]

And how do you think that Tulsi Gabbard would do in a primary against Schatz in 2016?

I think she'd lose, considering there's no Inouye factor.

But she's hot.

[Vega]

And how do you think that Tulsi Gabbard would do in a primary against Schatz in 2016?

I think she'd lose, considering there's no Inouye factor.

But she's hot.

She's hot for a politician, and not bad for a average woman, still, yum.

Anyway, I think she'd do okay. Barring any major cock-up on Schatz's end, she'd probably get 30-35%.

The thing is, though, Gabbard won't run for a Senate seat unless it's a sure bet. I don't think she has losing a Senate primary as one of her goals. She'll seem like Ed Case when he challenged Akaka in 2006.

Mazie Hirono is going to be 71 in 2018. If she steps aside after a second term as Senator, Tulsi should have a good job at becoming a US Senator before she's 48.

[Miles]

Well, I can legitimately say I feel like the freakin tea party after Mississippi.

So disappointing.

Ugh. But that doesn't mean my candidate should go into McDaniel mode:

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[Vega]

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Sounds like someone who just lost a election.

[cinyc]

According to KITV, voters in the two delayed Puna precincts will in-person vote on Friday.  The precincts will be combined so that the vote is only held at one location, Keonepoko Elementary School.  Also:

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[Vega]

The fact that Schatz handily won the precincts surrounding the one that's voting on Friday makes the result unlikely to tip the scales in favor of Hanabusa.

[Flake]

The fact that Schatz handily won the precincts surrounding the one that's voting on Friday makes the result unlikely to tip the scales in favor of Hanabusa.

Is there an updated precinct map available?

[Vega]

The fact that Schatz handily won the precincts surrounding the one that's voting on Friday makes the result unlikely to tip the scales in favor of Hanabusa.

Is there an updated precinct map available?

I'm going by the solid map that cinyc posted.

[cinyc]

Hawaii News Now has slightly different "already voted" numbers:

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I think KITV's numbers were for all of HD4, not the two missing precincts.

[RogueBeaver]

Hanabusa inching further towards the full McDaniel.

[Vega]

Hanabusa inching further towards the full McDaniel.

I doubt she'll actually sue, and if she does, it won't get far.

It's just ridiculous.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Hahaha, this makes victory even sweeter.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

She (along with Ed Case) has been an HP since the special election in 2010. Everyday it's more and more clear that Schatz is the superior politician.

[Vega]

She (along with Ed Case) has been an HP since the special election in 2010. Everyday it's more and more clear that Schatz is the superior politician.

To be fair, in the 2010 Special Election, she was the lesser evil.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

She (along with Ed Case) has been an HP since the special election in 2010. Everyday it's more and more clear that Schatz is the superior politician.

To be fair, in the 2010 Special Election, she was the lesser evil.

Certainly, but they were both complicit in the temporary loss of that seat, which catapulted Djou to the top of Hawaii Republicans and gave them a credible candidate for years ahead.

[Vega]

She (along with Ed Case) has been an HP since the special election in 2010. Everyday it's more and more clear that Schatz is the superior politician.

To be fair, in the 2010 Special Election, she was the lesser evil.

Certainly, but they were both complicit in the temporary loss of that seat, which catapulted Djou to the top of Hawaii Republicans and gave them a credible candidate for years ahead.

With each election he loses, the less credible Djou becomes. (See Cam Cavasso).

[Miles]

The Hanabusa campaign is pulling the trigger on the lawsuit:

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[Maxwell]

She (along with Ed Case) has been an HP since the special election in 2010. Everyday it's more and more clear that Schatz is the superior politician.

To be fair, in the 2010 Special Election, she was the lesser evil.

Certainly, but they were both complicit in the temporary loss of that seat, which catapulted Djou to the top of Hawaii Republicans and gave them a credible candidate for years ahead.

With each election he loses, the less credible Djou becomes. (See Cam Cavasso).

Cavasso was never credible in the first place.

[free my dawg]

Looks like Colleen McDaniel was the best comparison for her after all.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

She (along with Ed Case) has been an HP since the special election in 2010. Everyday it's more and more clear that Schatz is the superior politician.

To be fair, in the 2010 Special Election, she was the lesser evil.

Certainly, but they were both complicit in the temporary loss of that seat, which catapulted Djou to the top of Hawaii Republicans and gave them a credible candidate for years ahead.

With each election he loses, the less credible Djou becomes. (See Cam Cavasso).

Yeah, but Linda Lingle was able to stomach the losses and emerge victorious. If a scandal pulls down any of the top Hawaii brass in the next few years he will be there to take the seat.

[IceSpear]

Looks like Colleen McDaniel was the best comparison for her after all.

Something tells me that she isn't McDaniel's type...

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Looks like Colleen McDaniel was the best comparison for her after all.

Something tells me that she isn't McDaniel's type...

You mean because she's a minority?

[IceSpear]

Looks like Colleen McDaniel was the best comparison for her after all.

Something tells me that she isn't McDaniel's type...

You mean because she's a minority?

Yes.

[cinyc]

Assuming Hanabusa loses her lawsuit, which is being heard on the Big Island right now, Hawaii News Now says that we should get first results around 7:15PM Hawaii Time on Friday (1:15AM Saturday Morning Eastern time).  That's because the computer cards from the 16 voting machines need to be driven to Hilo, about 45 minutes away.  We will also get a second printout later in the day that includes mail-in absentees physically returned to the precinct.