Experience counts in Senate contests

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 22, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii's Legislature became the nation's most lopsided in 2010, and no other state comes close to its single-Republican Senate. The onus is on the GOP to come up with candidates who can overcome the clout of incumbent Democrats and provide influence.</p>
<p>Of the 11 Senate seats up for grabs in the general election, voters will need to gauge the views of incumbents against potential effectiveness of challengers in bringing home the bacon. Here are our picks for five Senate seats; the remaining six will be discussed tomorrow:</p>
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Hawaii's Legislature became the nation's most lopsided in 2010, and no other state comes close to its single-Republican Senate. The onus is on the GOP to come up with candidates who can overcome the clout of incumbent Democrats and provide influence.

Of the 11 Senate seats up for grabs in the general election, voters will need to gauge the views of incumbents against potential effectiveness of challengers in bringing home the bacon. Here are our picks for five Senate seats; the remaining six will be discussed tomorrow: Login for more...