I don't know if this is getting any press in the rest of the country, but Barack Obama just spent the holidays sitting on our beaches trying to decide whether or not to compete against the likes of John Edwards & Hillary. Obama's regarded as a local guy and would immediately be claimed as a favorite son.
http://starbulletin.com/2006/12/29/news/story08.html
These guys are waving signs because state law more or less forbids outdoor advertising, so First Amendment expressions go up on fences & concrete walls instead of billboards. The signs & stickers are starting to become underground collectibles like the 2007 "Eddie Would Go" surf contest.
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. Right now the hype is caused by Hawaii being closer to a presidential election than ever before (and perhaps ever again). But maybe there's a time for someone who's too young & inexperienced to know that he can't win...
http://starbulletin.com/2006/12/29/news/story08.html
These guys are waving signs because state law more or less forbids outdoor advertising, so First Amendment expressions go up on fences & concrete walls instead of billboards. The signs & stickers are starting to become underground collectibles like the 2007 "Eddie Would Go" surf contest.
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. Right now the hype is caused by Hawaii being closer to a presidential election than ever before (and perhaps ever again). But maybe there's a time for someone who's too young & inexperienced to know that he can't win...