"This convention this 2010 convention will be known as a convention of transition," says Governor Linda Lingle.
Lingle rallied the crowd at the Hawaii Republican convention for the last time as Hawaii's Governor.
"They say the Republicans are the party of "No", and they say that in a negative way," said Lingle.
"Well, if you want to raise taxes what are we the party of? NO!"
Saying "yes" to Republican Duke Aiona.
"I will return to this convention floor as the next Governor of this great state of Hawaii," said Lt. Govenor Aiona, candidate for Governor.
The Governor called out Aiona's democratic rivals.
"By the way, I've come to call Neil Abercrombie's version of budgeting shibai budgeting and everytime he makes a proposal I'm going to call him on it in public, there he goes again shibai budgeting," she said.
Abercrombie's campaign responded that Neil has a reputation as a leader who can work with the budget.
"Now Duke's other potential candidate doesn't even know if he's running or not," said Lingle.
Referring to Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann.
"When it comes to furloughs, if I (Hannemann) was the Governor this would never happen. When he's asked about civil unions he says I'm not a candidate for Governor yet," remarked Lingle.
The Republican Party says the race for Governor is only a piece of the puzzle.
"When the Governor's office is open, when the Mayor's office is open and a Congressional seat is open that means there's a lot of shifting going on and this is the year," said Rep. Gene Ward, (R) Hawaii Kai, Kalama Valley.
There are also 48 seats in the House & 11 in the senate up for grabs this November.
"Every race is expected to be tough absolutely, but we have people ready to pound the ground, wear out 2-3 pairs of shoes and get themselves elected," said Jonah Kaauwai, Hawaii Republican Party Chairman.
The Democratic party of Hawaii will hold their state convention in two weeks.
