Mazie Hirono for Hawaii

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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ENDORSES MAZIE HIRONO FOR US SENATE

IN RADIO AD, PRESIDENT OBAMA ASKS HAWAII TO SEND HIS “FRIEND AND ALLY MAZIE HIRONO TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE”

Hirono Op-Ed: Moving Forward Together

There is a lot of contradictory information about the economic challenges our nation faces. As we move forward, it is important to understand clearly what these challenges are, how we got here and where we are going.

NEW HIRONO AD: “HAWAII’S MIDDLE CLASS KNOWS HIRONO STANDS WITH THEM”

In the final week of the 2012 general election, the campaign of U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Mazie Hirono launched a new statewide television spot titled “Middle.”

WEEKEND HEADLINES SHOW MAZIE-MENTUM IN HAWAII!

NEW POLL, ENDORSEMENT, FUNDRAISING LEADS GIVE EDGE TO MAZIE HIRONO IN FINAL 8 DAYS OF CAMPAIGN

HIRONO STATEMENT ON HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER POLL

HIRONO'S PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, OCT. 29

HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER: "Hirono Would Serve Well In U.S. Senate"

HIRONO'S PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, OCT. 28

HIRONO'S PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 27

HIRONO ENDORSED BY VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILY ADVOCATES

MAINLAND SPENDING HITS HAWAII

NEW AD: ENABLING HAWAII’S YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE

HIRONO STATEMENT ON MOURDOCK'S RAPE COMMENTS

HAWAII SAYS "NO" TO U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

RECAP: HIRONO FIGHTING FOR HAWAII, LINGLE FOR REPUBLICAN SENATE MAJORITY

FACT CHECK: LINGLE IS TALKING SMALL POTATOES, FOREIGN AID 1% OF BUDGET

HNN FACT CHECK: MAZIE HIRONO HAS VOTED OVER 20 TIMES TO CUT TAXES OR KEEP TAX RATES LOW FOR HAWAII’S MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES.

HNN DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE SAID THE NATIONAL REPUBLICANS WHO RECRUITED HER ARE PRACTICAL PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT A MAJORITY

TWO DECEPTIVE & MISLEADING TV ADS, TWO WEEKS BEFORE HAWAII VOTES

Republican Linda Lingle & Her Mainland U.S. Chamber Allies Blatantly Mislead People of Hawaii in Final Weeks Before General Election

HNN DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE IS WRONG ON THE FACTS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL VISITOR REAL ESTATE PROVISION OF THE VISIT USA ACT

HNN DEBATE FACT CHECK: IN A 2002 EMAIL, LINGLE ADMITTED SHE CALLED GEORGE W. BUSH THE “GREATEST PRESIDENT”

HNN DEBATE FACT CHECK: IN 2008, LINDA LINGLE SAID SHE WAS “OF THE SAME BREED” AS JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN

HNN DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE'S TIRED REPUBLICAN CLAIM THAT HER MEDICARE PLAN IS NOT THE SAME AS VOUCHERS HAS BEEN DEBUNKED

HNN DEBATE FACT CHECK: AS GOVERNOR, LINGLE VETOED CIVIL UNIONS BILL, CALLOUSLY INVITED LGBT COMMUNITY TO ATTEND ANNOUNCEMENT CEREMONY

HIRONO LEADS LINGLE 56-38 IN RECENT POLL

REPUBLICAN LINGLE FIRES UP THE HALF-TRUTHS & DISTORTIONS IN 4TH HAWAII DEBATE

PBS DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE PRAISED HIRONO AND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR DELIVERING RECOVERY FUNDS FOR HAWAII

HNN FACT CHECK: FAILING TO PASS THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT WOULD HAVE SENT THE ECONOMY INTO A DOWNWARD SPIRAL

PBS DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY? LOOK AT HER RECORD...

HIRONO STATEMENT ON FILIPINO WWII VETERANS

PBS DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE SAID SHE'D CUT FUNDING FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING TO HELP BALANCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET

PBS DEBATE FACT CHECK: AS GOVERNOR, LINGLE OPPOSED PAY EQUITY LEGISLATION

PBS DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS RELIED ON RECOVERY ACT FUNDS

HIRONO CAMPAIGN REACTS TO LINGLE "POLL MEMO"

DEBATE CONFIRMS MAZIE HIRONO STANDS FOR HAWAII, LINDA LINGLE STANDS IN FOR ROMNEY

PBS FACT DEBATE FACT CHECK: ALOHA AIRLINES CEO SAID LINGLE DIDN'T DO ENOUGH TO HELP THE AIRLINE BEFORE IT CLOSED

KITV DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINDA LINGLE EVEN CONFIRMED THAT SHE CALLED GEORGE W. BUSH OUR "GREATEST PRESIDENT"

KITV FACT CHECK: LINDA LINGLE LEFT HAWAII DURING WORST ECONOMIC CRISIS TO CAMPAIGN ON MAINLAND FOR MCCAIN/PALIN TICKET

FACT CHECK: ONCE AGAIN, LINGLE'S CLAIM ON MEDICARE HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY DEBUNKED BY INDEPENDENT FACT CHECKERS

KITV FACT CHECK: LINDA LINGLE DOES IN FACT SUPPORT RAISING THE RETIREMENT AGE ON SOCIAL SECURITY

KITV DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE LINES UP IN LOCK STEP WITH THE ROMNEY/RYAN AGENDA

KITV DEBATE FACT CHECK: LINGLE PETITIONED U.S. SUPREME COURT TO OVERTURN CEDED LANDS DECISION

KITV DEBATE FACT CHECK: IN 2010, LINGLE URGED ALL U.S. SENATORS TO OPPOSE THE AKAKA BILL

KITV DEBATE FACT CHECK: THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT OF 2011

EXCLUSIVE: IF IT WALKS LIKE A DUCK, SWIMS LIKE A DUCK, QUACKS LIKE A DUCK...

REACTION: REPUBLICAN DON YOUNG ENDORSES REPUBLICAN LINDA LINGLE

HIRONO AD: ROMNEY/LINGLE AGENDA WOULD RAISE SENIORS’ HEALTH COSTS

VIDEO: REPUBLICANS LISA MURKOWSKI & LINDA LINGLE DIFFER ON SARAH PALIN

HIRONO ANNOUNCES $1.4M RAISED, NEARLY 24,000 CONTRIBUTORS IN Q3

FOOTBALL SHOWDOWN: HIRONO'S HAWAII VS. HEINRICH'S NEW MEXICO!

VIDEO: LINGLE MAKES STUNNING FALSE CLAIM

KHON/AARP Debate Confirms Clear Differences Between Hirono & Lingle

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Lingle Gets Her Facts WRONG....Hirono Endorsed Edwards In 2004, Was Neutral Until Obama Endorsement in 2008

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Lingle Gutted State Film Office During Its Most Lucrative Period

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Extending Bush Tax Cuts Will Not Hurt Small Businesses

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Lingle Appointed Reckenwald After Her First Nominee Was Deemed "Unqualified"

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Lingle Supports Increasing the Retirement Age For Social Security

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Hirono Championed The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Lingle's Premium Support Plan (aka Vouchers) Would Raise Health Care Costs For Seniors

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: In 2008, Lingle Campaigned On Mainland For McCain/Palin Ticket, Said Obama Was Indecisive And Would Put Our Children's Safety At Risk

KHON2/AARP Debate Fact Check: Lingle Was A Vocal Supporter Of The War In Iraq

LINGLE RADIO AD VIOLATES COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934

HIRONO LEADS LINGLE 54-37 IN RECENT POLL

HIRONO STATEMENT ON TAIWAN VISA WAIVER

HIRONO, HANABUSA AND GABBARD HONOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PATSY T. MINK

On this 10th anniversary of her passing, Patsy Mink’s life and legacy were remembered today by several Hawaii leaders, including Mazie Hirono, Colleen Hanabusa and Tulsi Gabbard at a gathering at Ala Wai Community Park softball field.

HIRONO ENDORSED FOR COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING KUPUNA

Today, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Mazie Hirono welcomed the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.

HIRONO STATEMENT ABOUT POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Hirono statement on POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is observed on the third Friday in September.

VIDEO: Remembering Furlough Fridays, Three Years Later

Three years ago this week, the State of Hawaii entered a “dark time” in its history – on September 18, 2009, then-Governor Linda Lingle approved a deal that laid the groundwork for what the people of Hawaii would come to know as “Furlough Fridays.”

HIRONO CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES CLEARCHOICEHAWAII.COM

New Website Allows Hawaii Voters to Easily Compare U.S. Senate Candidates On Key Issues.

HIRONO CONDEMNS ROMNEY REMARKS, CRITICIZES LINGLE’S SILENCE

Mazie Hirono condemned Mitt Romney’s recent comments about working families and middle-class Americans and criticized Republican Linda Lingle for being silent about the remarks.

HIRONO SPEECH AT ILWU STATE CONVENTION

Today, Mazie Hirono delivered a speech at the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Local 142’s annual State Convention.

Lingle Doubles-Down On Romney-Ryan Approach To Medicare, Explains Voucher System That Would Make Seniors To Pay More For Care

MAZIE HIRONO FLIES HIGH WITH LATEST CAMPAIGN ENDORSEMENT

The world’s largest flight attendant organization endorses Hirono.

HIRONO STATEMENT ON LINGLE RUNNING TV ATTACK ADS ON 9/11 ANNIVERSARY

HIRONO STATEMENT ON HURRICANE INIKI AND TERRORIST ATTACKS ANNIVERSARIES

20 YEARS AFTER INIKI, HIRONO ASKS SUPPORTERS TO DONATE TO RED CROSS

Today, U.S. Democratic Senate nominee Mazie Hirono encouraged her supporters to remember Hurricane Iniki by joining her in making a contribution to the American Red Cross.

HIRONO ENDORSED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION

Mazie Hirono receives the endorsement of the National Weather Service Employees Organization (NWSEO) at a press conference held at Kakaako Waterfront Park with Kauai County Mayor Bernard Carvalho.

Lingle Wants To End Guaranteed Medicare Coverage For Hawaii Seniors

Republican candidate Linda Lingle endorses a Medicare voucher plan similar to the Romney-Ryan proposal.

HJCC FACT CHECK: Compare The Jobs Plans--GOP Package Won't Stimulate Job Growth

HJCC FACT CHECK: Lingle Is A Chairwoman Of Romney-Ryan Ticket And GOP #1 Draft Pick For Senate

HJCC FACT CHECK: LINGLE AND THE NATIONAL REPUBLICANS’ BUDGET EFFECTS ON MEDICARE

HJCC FACT CHECK: Hirono Has Been Fighting To Strengthen Our Local Communities

HJCC FACT CHECK: Hawaii Ranked Bottom Of The Country For Business Climate When Lingle Left Office

HJCC FACT CHECK: Lingle's Proposed Subcommittee On Tourism Already Exists

Mazie Hirono Statement Commemorating Labor Day

Hirono Reaction Republican Paul Ryan's Nomination and Speech

WHERE WAS LINDA LINGLE’S DISAPPOINTMENT EIGHT YEARS AGO?

As Lingle Sits Out Republican National Convention In Tampa, Let’s Remember This Year’s Platform Related To Women’s Right To Choose Is Largely The Same As When Lingle Chaired The 2004 RNC

New Hirono Ad: “Hawaii Deserves a Campaign on the Issues”

Hirono Launches New Television Ad, “Better”

John Hancock to Lingle: "Hey, we'd like our ad back."

Linda Lingle's new attack ad mirrors an ad from financial company John Hancock and is yet another attempt by Lingle to hide the fact that she'll be a reliable voter for the national Republican Party should she be elected to the U.S. Senate.

U.S. SENATE CANDIDATES AGREE TO DEBATES

Hirono and Lingle will debate five times in general election

HIRONO ENDORSED BY HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

NATION’S LARGEST CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION SAYS HIRONO IS EXACTLY WHO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII NEED IN THE US SENATE

Hirono Statement on Republican Todd Akin's Appalling Comments about Women & Rape

HIRONO ENDORSED BY INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL ENGINEERS LOCAL 121

MEMO: Lingle Campaign Violates FEC Law, Then Attempts Cover-Up

The people of Hawaii are tired of DC-style politics where elected officials do and say anything to get out of jam. Hawaii deserves better when it comes to its elected leaders and hopefully this will be a learning lesson for the Lingle campaign.

Lingle Violates Federal Election Laws, 3 Days into General Election Campaign

HIRONO RESPONSE TO LINDA LINGLE ATTACKS

Hirono Addresses Lingle's Press Conference Remarks

MAZIE HIRONO UNVEILS NEW RADIO AD: "TOGETHER"

People all Across Hawaii are Coming Together to Support Mazie

MAZIE HIRONO LAUNCHES EIGHT DAY STATEWIDE TOUR

Get Out The Vote for a “Stronger, More Sustainable Hawaii” Tour

HAWAII BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL ENDORSES MAZIE HIRONO FOR U.S. SENATE

HBCTC Joins Growing TeamMazie Coalition

MAZIE HIRONO CALLS REMARKS EQUATING HEALTH CARE LAW TO ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR "CALLOUS AND OUTRAGEOUS"

"Congressman Owes Us A Swift and Sincere Apology"

MAZIE HIRONO CHALLENGES REPUBLICAN LINDA LINGLE TO DEFEND BUSH TAX CUTS FOR MILLIONAIRES

Supported by Lingle, GOP Plan Raises Taxes on 25 Million Middle Class Families Another Critical Reminder Why Hawaii Needs a U.S. Senator who Will Stand With our Working Middle Class Families

MAZIE HIRONO UNVEILS NEW TV AD: “STRONG”

A Commitment to the Value of Taking Care of our Kupuna

MOMENTUM SURGES FOR MAZIE HIRONO’S CAMPAIGN

With Surprise Endorsements by a Republican Congressman and the State’s Largest Newspaper; Double Digit Lead in Independent Polling; and Strong Debate Performance

SCHOOL HOUSE DOORS ARE OPEN, AND STUDENTS ARE FLOODING IN

Hawaii Students Heading Back to School Today Provide Stark Reminder of Republican Linda Lingle's Disastrous Furlough Fridays

HIRONO CAMPAIGN STATEMENT ON HAWAII NEWS NOW DEBATE

5th and Final Primary Debate Reiterates Clear Differences Between Mazie Hirono and Ed Case on President Obama’s Jobs Plan, Extending the Bush Tax Cuts and Immigration

Mazie Hirono Statement on Star Advertiser Endorsement

Hawaii’s Largest Newspaper Says “Hirono Waves Democratic Flag Best"

MAZIE HIRONO APPLAUDS SENATE VOTE TO EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR HAWAII'S MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES

MAZIE HIRONO UNVEILS NEW TV AD “Heart”

A Commitment to Education That Comes from the Heart

HIRONO RESPONDS TO LATEST REPUBLICAN ATTEMPT TO PROTECT SHADOWY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Mazie supports the DISCLOSE Act. Would Linda Lingle stand with her Republican leadership in the Senate and vote against campaign spending transparency or do right by the American people and say 'no' to protecting secret special interest backers?

Hirono Campaign Announces 2nd Quarter 2012 Fundraising Totals

Lingle campaign falsely claims president’s health care reform law cuts $500 billion from Medicare

The Lingle campaign’s claims parrot national Republican attacks that have been repeatedly determined to be false.

Mazie Hirono launches new TV ad: "Determined"

Early Life Lessons in Self Reliance Forged Determination to Make Hawaii More Energy and Food Independent

Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold Affordable Care Act

Hawaii Voters Deserve To Know If Linda Lingle Plans To Follow National Republican Leadership In Working To Repeal Historic Legislation

Statement on Senate Republicans' Extreme Attempt To Roadblock Reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program Over Personhood Amendment

U.S. Senate Candidate Mazie Hirono Calls On Senate Republicans To Drop Personhood Amendment From Reauthorization Of National Flood Insurance Program

Yep, Lingle Is "Listening." To The Washington Republicans.

In Washington, DC Today, Republican Linda Lingle Refuses to Support Equal Pay for Equal Work

Statement on Civil Beat poll

“Once again, it is disturbing to see the poll was conducted by a firm who has already done work for Ed Case this election."

League of Conservation Voters endorses

Congresswoman Mazie Hirono today thanked the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for its endorsement of her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.

Statement on Case poll results and press conference

"It is difficult to comment on a poll that seems to have little meat and information about how it was conducted and therefore doesn’t meet any level of transparency."

Statement on Hawaii Pacific University invitation to host forum

"We thank Hawaii Pacific University for its offer to host a forum for the U.S. Democratic Senatorial race."

Leading environmental groups endorse Mazie Hirono's candidacy for the United States Senate on Earth Day

"On Earth Day, I am honored that the Sierra Club and Ocean Champions have endorsed my candidacy for the United States Senate."

Mazie for Hawaii campaign announces debate and joint forum schedule

Mazie Hirono looks forward to participating in statewide debates and forums reaching a wide array of audiences

Barney Frank in Hawaii to campaign for Mazie Hirono

Today, Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) is in Hawaii, campaigning for Representative Mazie Hirono's U.S. Senate bid.

More than 7,000 individual donors propel Hirono during 1st quarter

The U.S. Senate campaign of Representative Mazie Hirono will report raising $1.017 million during the most recent fundraising quarter ending March 31st, thanks to the generous support of more than 7,000 individual donors.

Mazie Hirono U.S. Senate campaign headquarters opens in grand style

Hundreds attend as Hawaii Fire Fighters Association endorses Hirono

Teachers pledge support to Hirono, Hanabusa, and Hannemann

U.S. Representative Mazie Hirono has been an unwavering champion of education and labor. She supports many of the educational tenets we believe in and understands that funding and support for teachers is a critical part of Hawaii’s future.

Women's Campaign Fund endorses Mazie

Citing the critical need for more women in office, particularly in the U.S. Senate, WCF President/CEO Siobhan "Sam" Bennett announced today the endorsement of Mazie Hirono for U.S. Senate.

Campaign debuts first TV ad

Today, the Mazie Hirono for Hawaii campaign releases its first television ad, "Forward".

Campaign response to Linda Lingle's fundraising announcement

It's not at all surprising that Republican Linda Lingle, who introduced Sarah Palin to the world and campaigned hard against Barack Obama, has raised a lot of money from fellow Republicans who are counting on her to support their agenda.

Hirono doubles previous fundraising in the 4th quarter

The U.S. Senate campaign of Representative Mazie Hirono will report raising $624,363 from nearly 4,000 individual donors during the fourth fundraising quarter of 2011.

Mazie for Hawaii announces campaign leadership

Mazie for Hawaii today announced that business leader Tim Johns, who recently served as vice chair of the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee, is joining the team as Campaign Chair on a volunteer basis.