Republican Win in village Pages Obama

Honolulu-President of the United States, Barack Obama received the second blow. After losing the Republican base in Massachusetts Democrat, is now back Democrats lose seats in parliamentary elections in Obama's hometown in Hawaii. "This is an important day. We've sent a message to Congress and the Democrats that the Congress is not owned by one political party, but the community, "said Charles Djou.

Djou, 39 years old, breaking the dominance of Democrats who almost 20 years mastering the district where Obama was born and raised. He defeated two Democratic candidate is Colleen Hanabusa and Ed Case. Djou got 67 610 votes or 39.4 percent, while Hanabusa reached 52 802 votes or 30.8 percent, and Ed Case received 47 391 votes or 27.6 percent.

The son of immigrants from China and Thailand, will replace Neil Abercrombie, who resigned. Djou will occupy the seat left by Abercrombie until the end of the end of his term this year. In November, the two parties will return to fight for a new term.

Although the character of part-time, the Republicans see it as expressing a strong victory for the fight in November. Obama in the presidential election two years ago a landslide victory in this district: 72 percent of the vote. "This victory is proof that the conservative message that the government needs to lower the tax burden, create jobs and accountable," said Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele.

In his campaign, Djou emphasis on tax issues and government spending when the economy is sustained by tourism Hawaii is experiencing problems. He also menyingung about workers and the unemployment rate nearly doubled in the last three years. "This is not the time for us to be complacent. It's time to redouble efforts to bring change and restore the nation to prosperity, "said Djou.

Governor Linda Lingle of the Republic said Djou's victory showed that voters "looking for people who are not bound by special interests."

Instead the Democrats see victory as a "short-lived." Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Democrat Chris Van Hollen said that the reality of the Democratic candidates together received more than 50 percent of the votes, "shows that very good prospects for Democrats in November later."

"The district is still a Democrat's district," said Hanabusa, pointing to the combined votes of the Democratic Party is 58 percent. "We are excited to start from scratch again," said Hanabusa, who represents the fourth generation Americans of Japanese descent, were optimistic.