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Article: 'Honolulu Lite' pro or con on Con Con?

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November 2, 2008
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Thousands of Hawaii residents unsure about how to vote on the constitutional-convention question have been patiently waiting for direction from the Honolulu Lite Department of Political Insight and Lunch Wagon Reviews.

I have waited until now, practically the eve of Tuesday's election, to announce my position on Con Con because I take very seriously the enormous power my counsel wields in matters of state. My endorsement has meant doom to many political careers. In fact, I am often lobbied heavily by candidates to endorse their rivals. So, whichever side I favor when it comes to Con Con, you can be sure the other side will be happy.

It is no surprise that many people are against Con Con, ...

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