Republican candidates out meeting voters on final weekend before election

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Updated: 10/31/2010 8:02 pm

A trolley filled with spirited supporters for the Republican candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor arrived at Windward Mall Sunday.

"We feel good there's a lot of momentum going on lot of excitement getting good feedback so it's really about touching as many people as we can," said Duke Aiona, candidate for governor (R).

Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona shook hands, talked story and met customers at several locations inside Windward Mall.

"Our whole emphasis for this entire past three days, show your heart, show your character show your love to the people of hawaii show them your aloha spirit," said Aiona.

Meanwhile, candidate for Lieutenant Governor Lynn Finnegan signwaved and visited various businesses on Maui.

"Helping those undecided voters to come our way and asking them to trust us," said Finnegan. "And making sure that they understand this is a critical election and we need their help to get elected."

First Congressional District candidate Charles Djou also made his rounds--meeting people at the Splendor of China event at the Blaisdell exhibition hall.

"Meeting my bosses, it's the people of Hawaii who are my bosses and I really enjoy meeting my bosses and hearing what they have to say and earning their support," said Djou. "We're very excited it's a lot of hard work but we look forward to meeting every single voter we can I think our message is breaking through that we need to change the status quo."

As the momentum continues to build up to the General Election, the Republican Party feels they can accomplish their goal of filling more seats at the capitol.

"We're seeing a lot of races around the state in the House and in the Senate that are looking really well in favor of our candidates and there's no doubt that we put out the very best people," said Jonah Kaauwai, Rebuplican Party chairman. "We've been focused on that people vote their values and I think what we did in the Republican party this year is we've made sure that we're very clear on what we believed in."

Recent polls have both the governor's and First-District congressional race to be very close.

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Yeah Right - 11/1/2010 3:03 PM
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I will never switch to the Repukes. Aiona has done nothing in the 8 years he was under Govener Lingle. What makes you think he is going to do anything if he gets in. Besides all of you expect miracles and change a debt responsible for your loving previous President BUSH. The War Monger, created this debt and all of you are to quick to judge and expect change in no time. Please are you a bunch of rejects!!!!!!! Brain Dead.....

Maverick - 11/1/2010 1:13 PM
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Maverick Hea... Aikea and hawski, well said and I go through it everyday at work where the transplants that move to Hawaii to get out the cold want things to go their way. Although they live here they haven't gotten the true message of Aloha! So many come here and they look down at the Hawaiians, just like they always do where ever they go! Got some words for folks who think that we aren't folks with feelings... go out and meet some Hawaiian folks and see what our islands is all about and know what ALOHA really means!!!

Aikea - 11/1/2010 11:41 AM
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It took God 6 days to make what we have now. It took republicans 8 years to make Hawaii, Quicksand. I do not expect miracles since a Politician is Not God. They think they are. Change won't happen over night. Live in Hawaii or just being here is 2 different things. Too many immigrants and transplants who are not Hawaii, come here and expect things to change to their likings. This is Hawaii, not the Mainland!

hawski - 11/1/2010 1:27 AM
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I'm not at all surprised how so many people are switching to the Republican or Tea Party Candidates. The Democrats, said so may things and it seems, nothing has changed. However, lets focus on Hawaii's Congressional Seat. Both Candidates have spun a web of Bad Campaign Adds, but in truth, I'm more concerned about Hawaii, because I live here. What can they do for the State and its people, in regards to jobs, Business growth, and so on. Its my opinion, Mr. Djou has said he wants to make Washington More responsible, give back unused Funds to bring down the National Debt and all this great stuff, but what about Hawaii? Speak to us as a Local person from the Islands. You sound more and more like a Politician from California or Washington DC. I liked the fact you want to fix things, but Fix Hawaii First, before you jump on the Republican Band Wagon.
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