Opposites attract: Republican Don Young endorses Democrat Mazie Hironi in Hawaii

[Tx4obama]

Rep. Don Young is anything but conventional. Still, the Alaska Republican appeared to take that reputation to a new level Tuesday by crossing oceans and party lines to make a very unusual endorsement.

Young announced his endorsement of Democratic Rep. Mazie Hirono in the Hawaii Democratic Senate primary.

"Here's what's important, Hawaii: If you're looking for a United States Senator who doesn't just talk about 'bipartisanship,' but actually knows how to work with both Republicans and Democrats to get things done, Mazie Hirono will be that Senator," Young said in a new campaign ad poking fun at the two candidates' opposing ideologies.

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Hawaii is typically a Democratic-leaning state where Democratic primaries are often the deciding contests. But there's one Republican who turns that trend on its head: Republican former Gov. Linda Lingle, who is running in this year's Senate race. Lingle's presence gives Republicans their ultimate best shot at overtaking the seat this fall, making Young's decision to endorse Hirono all the more unusual.

Full article and VIDEO here: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/republican-don-young-endorses-democrat-mazie-hironi-hawaii-203318177.html

[dkf]

1. Hawaii Democrats have a weird connection to Alaskan Republicans.

Dan Inouye was a huge supporter of Ted Stevens too.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/charlie-mahtesian/2012/07/alaska-goper-cuts-senate-ad-for-hawaii-democrat-129966.html