Gabbard caught attention of veterans group early

By Richard Borreca

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Sep 07, 2012

~~<p>In Charlotte, N.C., this week, the Hawaii news wasn't that Sen. Daniel K. Inouye was attending his 14th consecutive Democratic National Convention; the new news was that 31-year old Tulsi Gabbard was attending her first.</p>
<p>The online political news outfit, Politico, tabbed Gabbard one of the "Five New Faces to Watch" at the convention, and the former state representative and city councilwoman's rapid ascent guarantees that Hawaii will be watching her after the convention.</p>
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In Charlotte, N.C., this week, the Hawaii news wasn't that Sen. Daniel K. Inouye was attending his 14th consecutive Democratic National Convention; the new news was that 31-year old Tulsi Gabbard was attending her first.

The online political news outfit, Politico, tabbed Gabbard one of the "Five New Faces to Watch" at the convention, and the former state representative and city councilwoman's rapid ascent guarantees that Hawaii will be watching her after the convention. Login for more...