Hawaii's Republican Party selected state Representative Cynthia Thielen to oppose Democratic Senator Akaka in November's general election.
Thielen replaces nominee Jerry Coffee, who won Saturday's GOP primary even though he bowed out of the race after he had emergency heart bypass surgery.
Akaka, Hawaii's 82 year old 15-year Democratic Senate incumbent, survived a primary challenge from U.S. Representative Case.
Senator Akaka is considered a shoo-in for reelection. A congressional incumbent hasn't lost a re-election bid in Hawaii's 47-year history.
UPDATE: David Thielen says his mom needs your support:
Yes, I'm a Democrat and my mom's a Republican. But mom trumps party.[. . .]
And what are her chances? Republican Cynthia Thielen in Democratic Hawaii? Well first of all, the people of Hawaii love her. I mention my last name anywhere, not just in her district, but anywhere, and people ask me if I'm related. And when I say that I'm her son they tell me that they love her.
And she wins her Democratic district with 70 - 80% of the vote when the Democrats bother to run someone against her. For 16 years she has shown incredible skill, both in getting elected and in legislating. She is an amazing politician.
So it's an uphill battle. But if I was betting money, I'ld bet on my mom. But with that said... She needs you support and your contributions. So please, go to www.cynthiathielen.com and make a contribution.
Read the whole thing at David's Liberal and Loving It.
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