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09-02-2010 - Extraordinary People

Extraordinary effort by ordinary people. That's what has powered the Abercrombie for Governor campaign since our humble beginnings 18 months ago as we enter the final days of the Primary Election. Now we are on the verge of naming Neil Abercrombie the Democratic Nominee for Governor of Hawaii. But only if we keep working hard and keep pressing forward.

Tomorrow night at midnight is the last campaign fundraising deadline before the Primary Election. We need your help to show a strong finish.

Ours is a campaign that has been supported with hundreds of small donations. Every dollar is essential. While our opponent spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on divisive flyers and advertising, your contributions help bring people together to make a big difference. For example, $25 will buy cases of water for a group of canvassers; $50 will buy food at community forums for people to share with Neil issues that are important to them; $100 will buy a large banner honoring our University of Hawaii students and alumni.

Please make a contribution of whatever you can--by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, September 3. Whether your contribution is $10, $25, $50, $100, or more, we are so very grateful for your support. As Neil said at the end of the Hawaii News Now debate earlier this week, if you put your faith and trust in this campaign, and give Neil the opportunity to be Governor, he will not let you down.

09-01-2010 - Video of Neil’s Summer Jam with Willie Nelson and Willie K

On August 24 more than 6,000 supporters attended Neil's Summer Jam, featuring Willie Nelson, Willie K, and Kelly Hu. The performers were spectacular, and the packed exhibition hall was buzzing with excitement about the campaign's momentum heading into the final stretch before the Primary Election on September 18. It was a breathtaking show of force at a critical moment in this campaign.



Click below to watch video of the concert. The show will also air on Olelo Community Media: on 9/2/10 at 10:00 am on FOCUS 49; 9/4/10 at 6:30 pm on VIEW 54; 9/7/10 at 10:00 am on FOCUS 49; and 9/11/10 at 7:00 pm on VIEW 54.

Neil Abercrombie's Summer Jam w/ Willie Nelson, Willie K, & Friends from Scott Wong on Vimeo.

08-30-2010 - Shock and Awe

The final days of the Democratic Primary Election for Governor are here.

The last televised gubernatorial debate concluded earlier this evening. The major candidates have unveiled their plans. Absentee ballots have been mailed to voters on all islands. Walk-in voting begins this Friday, September 3. And election day is on Saturday, September 18. Now is the time to vote early, get involved in the campaign, and make a donation.

Neil has talked to many thousands of people all over Hawaii, and the message is crystal clear. We want to move away from the economic and social policies of the status quo. We want to move away from the divisive, negative politics that have been tearing our communities apart. We want a new day in Hawaii, a new way forward.

In recent public forums, Mufi Hannemann has been urging people to wait until September 18 to vote--even though more and more people are already voting early. In these last 20 days, the former Honolulu Mayor has planned a million dollar ad blitz that his campaign is calling "Shock and Awe." Voters on Oahu know from past experience that this is typical of Hannemann campaigns.

Tune out the political noise by casting your vote early. If you've already requested an absentee ballot, send it in as soon as you receive it (and please be sure to follow the directions carefully). If you plan to vote at a walk-in absentee polling place between September 3 and 16, click here to find the nearest location (PDF). And if you plan to wait until September 18 to vote, remember that many polling places will be closed this year, so click here to make sure you know where to vote.

The outcome of this campaign will have a direct impact on the future of Hawaii. Call your local campaign headquarters to get involved. And please make a contribution of whatever you can -- $10, $25, $50, $100, or more so we can counter Mr. Hannemann’s "Shock and Awe" with Neil’s positive and respectful message to the people of Hawaii.

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