Caldwell Endorses Abercrombie In Governor’s Race

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell endorsed Gov. Neil Abercrombie for re-election on Monday morning, stressing their good working relationship. In a staged…
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Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell endorsed Gov. Neil Abercrombie for re-election on Monday morning, stressing their good working relationship.

In a staged photo-op, the governor and mayor greeted each other in the middle of a crosswalk on Punchbowl Street, perhaps symbolizing their ability to reach “middle ground” on issues.

Civil Beat photographer PF Bentley was there to get the shots:

Gov. Abercrombie and Mayor Caldwell hug on the Hawaii State Capitol grounds after the Mayor endorsed Abercrombie for re-election as governor on July 21, 2014.

Gov. Abercrombie and Mayor Caldwell hug on the Hawaii State Capitol grounds after the Mayor endorsed Abercrombie for re-election as governor on July 21, 2014.

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Caldwell endorses Abercrombie 7.21.14

Gov. Abercrombie speaks to media on the grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol as Mayor Caldwell looks on after the Mayor endorsed Abercrombie for re-election as governor on July 21, 2014.

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