Election 2010: Djou clings to lead in Hawaii.

Congressman Charles Djou won his seat in the House of Representatives when a special election was held to replace Neil Abercrombie, who resigned from office to run for Governor, and when an ideological divide between Democrats led to a three-way election split, in which Djou won with only 39.4% of the vote.

Charles Djou (R) - 67,610 - 39.4%.
Ms.Hanabusa (D) - 52,802 - 30.8%.
Edward Case (D) - 47,391 - 27.6%.

It was quite the unexpected political victory to most mainland Conservatives. Absolutely no-one in right or left leaning media covered the election, and most of the blogosphere was focused on the Burns v. Critz special election to replace Jack Murtha in Pennsylvania. We lost that election by over 10,000 votes.

Now it's time to focus some of our energy on retaining this seat in Republican hands, and sending Mr.Djou back to Congress. Both of which are crucial after a new poll was released earlier today in Hawaii showing a dead heat between the five month Republican incumbent, and one of his liberal Democrat opponents from that special election.

Star-Advertiser poll of 399 likely voters:
Charles Djou (R) - 48%.
Ms.Hanabusa (D) - 45%.
Not sure/refused - 7%.

If there's one incumbent that you should donate $50 or $100 dollars to over the next eight days, it most definitely is Charles Djou. He's a Republican that has served in the Minority in the Hawaii Legislature, the Honolulu City Council, and for five months, the United States House of Representatives. All effectively, I'm inclined to add. I think it's about time we see what he can do in the Majority.

Please support Mr.Djou's re-election campaign here.