[SamAdams76]

I have been in Hawaii for the past week and a half and the presidential campaign doesn't even appear to be on the radar here. I've travelled extensively through the islands of Maui and Kauai and while I've seen scores of signs for local candidates, not a single Romney or Obama sign anywhere to be found.

It seems that Hawaii thinks of themselves as their own little country and whoever sits in Washington D.C. doesn't appear to matter much to them. Everybody seems laid back and yes, a lot of surfing is going on! It's about 9 in the morning here currently and I'm about to head back to the beach myself and hopefully I'll be back in time to catch the debate, which occurs early afternoon out here.

One charming thing about the political signs (and there are a lot of them for the local candidates) is that there is not a suit and tie to be found in the photos. All of them are photographed wearing Hawaiian style shirts with leis around their necks. I've even seen a few of the candidate out on the roadside waving to passing motorists. Again with the Hawaiian shirts and leis. If you don't like wearing shirts and ties, this is the place to be! Hell, I haven't even had a pair of socks on since I got here. Unfortunately it all comes to a crashing end on Saturday when I travel back to New England.

[Tea Party Terrorist]

Lucky. I’m going back in January.

Read Michener’s “Hawaii” Fascinating.

Funny thing is, when they were contemplating statehood for Hawaii and Alaska, it was figured Hawaii would be a strong GOP state and Alaska and strong DEM state.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Wife and I visited Hawaii for a week and saw hundreds of young people standing around under shade on beaches near our hotel. More folks just standing, watching traffic downtown.
That Kona Gold must be some stuff !

[Jyotishi]

> ...One charming thing about the political signs (and there
> are a lot of them for the local candidates) is that there
> is not a suit and tie to be found in the photos. All of
> them are photographed wearing Hawaiian style shirts with
> leis around their necks.

Gov. Linda Lingle for US Senate:

http://www.lingle2012.com/

She’s a friend of Gov. Sarah Palin.

[Coffee_drinker]

Thanks for the on the ground reporting SamAdams, I know it must be tough to be in such a harsh environment, but we are appreciative of your sacrifices.

Next time I'll volunteer to go for you, :)

[Kimmers]

I just got from visiting my son on Oahu.....I found the same thing, all local political signs, never saw a single presidential sign.....I had some great food and a great time......