Posted on 01/12/2012 1:30:06 AM PST by Proud2BAmerican
For immediate release: January 9, 2010
STATE OF HAWAII ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS (SHOPO) ENDORSES LINDA LINGLE FOR U.S. SENATE
HONOLULU - Joined by the Board of Directors of the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO), President Tenari Ma'afala announced today that Hawaii's police officers' union is endorsing former Governor Linda Lingle in her bid for Hawaii's open U.S. Senate seat.
"Governor Lingle has always had our police officers in her heart, and she advocated for us in every leadership position she has held - from Maui's Mayor to Hawaii's Governor. We know she will represent Hawaii's police officers and our brethren across the country well when we elect her to serve in Washington, D.C.," said SHOPO President, Tenari Ma'afala. "This is not just an endorsement. It is a full-on commitment from us to play a major role in Gov. Lingle's campaign for the next 10 months," Ma'afala added.
"Having the backing and support of 'Hawaii's Finest' has been a true honor for me since SHOPO's first endorsement of my campaigns in 2002. As Governor, my top priority for the state was the safety of the public. I could always count on our outstanding uniformed officers, who put their lives on the line every single day, to share the same commitment to keeping all the people of Hawaii safe. The SHOPO members and their families have always been, and will continue to be, part of my extended 'ohana. I am extremely humbled by today's endorsement, and will always honor the faith SHOPO has shown in me by putting Hawaii's 'people first,'" said Governor Linda Lingle.
SHOPO previously endorsed Governor Lingle in her gubernatorial campaign in 2002 and her re-election campaign in 2006.
To personally express her appreciation to the union members for their support, Governor Lingle will travel throughout the state this week to visit with police officers at all of the SHOPO chapters including Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai.
SHOPO was formed in 1971 and is an independent, non-affiliated union for police officers, and is the only law enforcement union in the state.
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Works for me. I like Lingle quite a bit, even though I don’t agree with her on a number of issues. She’s a smart lady, and bound to be worlds better than the retiring Akaka or whoever runs on the Democratic side to replace him. In a deep blue state like Hawaii, I’ll take the proverbial “half a loaf”.
She is in bed with 0pansy and the left, and has been there for quite some time now. (well, she would be if she could push the 0pansy fag Larry Sinclair aside..)
his first overseas deployment
As a Congressman , Djou just about tripped over himself trying to vote for the repeal if DADT as quick as he could , his first act in Congress. Completely in sync with Hirono .
His excuses for his vote were disturbing and lame . And now he is hoping to get elected , as a Conservative R again .
I imagine he is enjoying some nice quiet billet time over there in the Stan
watch her repeat the performance she has demonstrated throughout her entire political career ; sucking every last penny available from the limited resources of the Hawaii Republican Party . Whose coffers were most recently decimated by the extremely poor management of the HRP Chairman Kaawai .
They don’t call her ‘ no coattail Linda ‘ for nothing .
No other candidate matters to her . She focuses like a laser , upon her own candidacy . Just watch her do this again.
She was governor when Obama was elected. She also personally vouched for his eligibility. So there are definitely issues that need to be discussed.
So true. They are such liars. D or R.
And why people would want the enemy ruling them is beyond me?
one of the maine twins is up for reelection. I say it’s time for the gop to throw her out. A winning Lingle can take notice and be as conservative or ‘profile in courageous’ as she has to be. It’s a 6 year term so under those conditions she can show her ‘courage’ only 5 years into her (1st) term.
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