Hawaii Democrats hope to regain governorship, Congressional seat

After a bitter campaign marked by mudslinging and contentious divisions over race, religion, and gay rights, two longtime political rivals in Hawaii meet in a primary Saturday to decide which Democrat will try to recapture the governor’s seat from Republican hands after eight years. Associated Press’ Mark Niesse reports. Former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie and former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, who first faced each other in a primary 24 years ago, are competing in a tight race for the chance to succeed Gov. Linda Lingle in President Barack Obama’s birth state.