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Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii won’t seek re-election
http://www.bostonherald.com ^ | Wednesday, March 2, 2011 | Associated Press

Posted on 03/02/2011 4:46:46 PM PST by GOPsterinMA

AP story, link only.

(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Hawaii
KEYWORDS: 112th; 2012; akaka; danielakaka; hawaii; hi2012; ussenate
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Thanks GOPsterinMA.


21 posted on 03/02/2011 5:29:38 PM PST by SunkenCiv (The 2nd Amendment follows right behind the 1st because some people are hard of hearing.)
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To: GOPsterinMA

Ed Case might be who the dems pick, although he’s out of favor with the old boys&girls democrat club of Hawaii recently because he wanted to run against Akaka last time. The syndicate, whoops I mean club told him, “It’s not your turn, we still have a chance at the Akaka bill moneygrab.”

The one I suspect will be annointed by the syndicate is Hawaii House leader, Blake Oshiro. Not only is he as liberal as they come, he’s openly gay. And the kicker is he’s Japanese which in Hawaii politics means he’ll always have a large percentage of the racist asian community vote for him no matter how bad or corrupt he is. He pushed hard to get the morning prayers banned when the House meets to appease his buddies at the ACLU. He’ll end up senator for life like Inouye.


22 posted on 03/02/2011 5:35:42 PM PST by Proud_USA_Republican ("The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.")
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To: GOPsterinMA

Hello Senator Shinseki.


23 posted on 03/02/2011 5:38:07 PM PST by Tailback
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To: GOPsterinMA

Our only palindrome senator.


24 posted on 03/02/2011 5:41:25 PM PST by almcbean
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To: GOPsterinMA

Our only palindrome senator.


25 posted on 03/02/2011 5:41:38 PM PST by almcbean
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To: C210N
Akaka? Isn't that Japanese for "chickensh*t?"
26 posted on 03/02/2011 5:45:54 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: GOPsterinMA

Dear friend,

After months of thinking about my political future, I am announcing today that I have decided not to run for re-election in 2012. As many of you can imagine, it was a very difficult decision for me. However, I feel that the end of this Congress is the right time for me to step aside. It has been a great honor and privilege to serve the people of Hawaii. In 2006, the people of Hawaii gave me an opportunity to continue my service in the United States Senate and I fully intend to serve the last two years of my term in office.

At the end of this term, I will have served almost 22 years in the United States Senate and, prior to that, more than 13 years in the United States House of Representatives. I am proud of my accomplishments and my incredible staff in Washington, D.C. and Hawaii. They have exemplified the true meaning of being a public servant. They have worked tirelessly and without their dedication and loyalty, I could not have accomplished all that I did.

Millie and I will return to Hawaii at the end of this Congress and spend time with our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I would also like to spend time documenting my life and career, and serving as a mentor to future political leaders. I have always strived to serve the people with much love and aloha, never forgetting my humble beginnings, and it is my hope that they, too, will continue this tradition. We must never forget that we, as political leaders, work for the people of Hawaii and not the special interests.

I will always cherish the time I spent working in Washington, D.C., and extend my heartfelt thanks to the people of Hawaii for their confidence in me.

I would like to thank my family, my staff and my friends for their unwavering support. I would like to especially thank my wife, Millie, for her continuous support and encouragement. I could not have done it without her.

Finally, I would like to thank Senator Dan Inouye. I will forever be grateful for his friendship and steadfast support.

Aloha pumehana,
Daniel K. Akaka


27 posted on 03/02/2011 5:50:36 PM PST by Kahuna
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To: americanophile

I’ve heard Lingle wants it and was planning to run if Akaka retired.


28 posted on 03/02/2011 5:53:09 PM PST by mwl8787
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To: rdl6989

Maybe former Governor Linda Lingle will run.


29 posted on 03/02/2011 5:55:53 PM PST by BoxerDawgs (Land of the free . . . because of the brave!)
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To: Palmetto Patriot

“Another open Democrat Senate seat. This one will be hard to pick up, but on the other hand, no one saw Charles Djou picking up the House seat in Hawaii.

Still, a long shot.”

Perhaps Chin Ho Kelly or maybe Duke Lukela could give it a try.


30 posted on 03/02/2011 6:00:44 PM PST by headstamp 2
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To: GOPsterinMA
Maybe Linda Lingle?

I suppose even a RINO is better than a RAT.
31 posted on 03/02/2011 6:01:46 PM PST by dirtman
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To: Danae

So the only reason he’s retiring would be that he doesn’t want to serve in the minority.


32 posted on 03/02/2011 6:03:28 PM PST by saganite (What happens to taglines? Is there a termination date?)
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To: GOPsterinMA

Aloha, you loser Akaka macaca. Good riddence.


33 posted on 03/02/2011 6:03:38 PM PST by decisis
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To: dirtman

“I suppose even a RINO is better than a RAT.”

See Scott Brown


34 posted on 03/02/2011 6:27:08 PM PST by GOPsterinMA (Some men DO just want to watch the world burn.)
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To: GOPsterinMA
"Maybe Linda Lingle?"

Somewhat of a RINO, but probably reliable on fiscal issues. Probably the best you can hope for from the Maui Waui State.

35 posted on 03/02/2011 6:35:13 PM PST by cookcounty (STOP Obama's War Against Children!)
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To: Kahuna

These farewell-type “letters” from so-called public servants are a joke. One would think by reading them that these money/power leeches are really just altruistic public volunteers serving the greater good. What B.S.

If this clown really believed what he was writing, he would have forgone all riches that have come his way during 35 years in Congress. Has he done that? I didn’t think so. They are in it for themselves, plain and simple. Anyone who believes someone like Akaka is a “servant” needs their head examined.


36 posted on 03/02/2011 6:35:51 PM PST by GnL
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To: GOPsterinMA
AP story, link only.

Headline says it all anyways. Good riddance.

37 posted on 03/02/2011 6:36:42 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: GOPsterinMA
"“I suppose even a RINO is better than a RAT.”

"See Scott Brown."

Well, Scott may not be close to being ideal, but he's a lot better than Teddy Kennedy.

38 posted on 03/02/2011 6:37:29 PM PST by cookcounty (STOP Obama's War Against Children!)
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To: cookcounty

“...but he’s a lot better than Teddy Kennedy.”

True. One broken arm is better than two, too. But, you still have a problem.


39 posted on 03/02/2011 6:42:30 PM PST by GOPsterinMA (Some men DO just want to watch the world burn.)
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To: GOPsterinMA

Well we have one thing going for us with this seat. It would be impossible for anyone worse to get the seat. We would just trade one lib for another lib.


40 posted on 03/02/2011 6:44:25 PM PST by Plumres
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