Linda Lingle: Experience as governor makes her best choice, Republican says

By Derrick DePledge

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 18, 2012

~~<p>Former Gov. Linda Lingle thinks Congress has lost its way. The Republican sees a Washington, D.C., that places party label above progress, calculation over compromise. A fiscal conservative who is moderate on social issues, Lingle promises a more bipartisan approach if she is selected to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka.</p>
<p>She is urging voters to look beyond partisan politics and Hawaii's deep Democratic tradition and consider the value of having "a foot in both camps."</p>
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Former Gov. Linda Lingle thinks Congress has lost its way. The Republican sees a Washington, D.C., that places party label above progress, calculation over compromise. A fiscal conservative who is moderate on social issues, Lingle promises a more bipartisan approach if she is selected to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka.

She is urging voters to look beyond partisan politics and Hawaii's deep Democratic tradition and consider the value of having "a foot in both camps." Login for more...