Akaka's Seat a Longshot for GOP
Sean Trende, RealClearPolitics
The retirement of Hawaii Democratic Senator Daniel Akaka has prompted a flurry of excitement among the GOP. Many Republicans believe that if former Governor Linda Lingle were to run, they would have a good shot at winning the open seat. I'm reminded of the Democratic excitement that surrounded Ronnie Musgrove's run for Trent Lott's seat in 2008. Just as the Democrats' heightened expectations proved to be out of touch with the reality of the political landscape in Mississippi, the GOP will likely suffer the same fate in Hawaii this year.To begin with, Republicans are...
The retirement of Hawaii Democratic Senator Daniel Akaka has prompted a flurry of excitement among the GOP. Many Republicans believe that if former Governor Linda Lingle were to run, they would have a good shot at winning the open seat. I'm reminded of the Democratic excitement that surrounded Ronnie Musgrove's run for Trent Lott's seat in 2008. Just as the Democrats' heightened expectations proved to be out of touch with the reality of the political landscape in Mississippi, the GOP will likely suffer the same fate in Hawaii this year.To begin with, Republicans are...
Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/03/04/akakas_seat_a_longshot_for_gop_109121.html