Hawaii, for the most part, is a state controlled by the Democratic Party. For the first time in a long time, Hawaii’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention might be important to a candidate for President.
Barack Obama was born in Hawaii, lived here a few years, left for a few years, then lived here again before moving to the mainland and college and politics. Obama went to Punahou School so he was something of a child of privilege, and probably mixed well in the mixed race environment nurtured in Hawaii.
Hillary Clinton’s campaign managers know that Obama is popular here, and his supporters hope to grab most of Hawaii’s delegates. So, Hillary sent daughter Chelsea to Hawaii to campaign for votes and delegates. Local folks love politics and rock stars, which is how both Hillary and Barack have been treated by local television news media.
It’s the battle of Obama’s local cult following vs. Hillary’s local machine politics. The battle of Obamasadas vs. Dan’s man. Or, woman. The battle of the Barackstar vs. The Ultimate Clinton.
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