While things have been quiet recently in the cornerstone political fight of 2010 — the race for governor — don't expect that to last too long. The stakes are simply too high. The Hawai'i governorship is a political plum unlike any elsewhere in the country. Our highly centralized bureaucracy (what other governor has final say over schools, hospitals, welfare, virtually all taxes and more?), makes the governor's office a particular prize.
--Honolulu Advertiser
Hawaii governorship is truly a remarkable position. Because of the power of this position, the citizens of Hawaii must elect a new governor in 2010 wisely. I can see the competition coming down to two main players: current vice-governor Duke Aiona of the Republican party and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann.
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