The word money never came up when Ed Case dropped his bombshell that he was dropping out of the Democratic primary in the 1st Congressional District. But money is what it takes to win, and to understand his decision, it can't be ignored that he was the race's financial loser.

By dropping out of the race for Congress, Ed Case wins Democrats' admiration, brings his party together and stays alive to run another day.

It won't be easy. In this fall's primary election, the most hotly contested races are between Democrats.

Honolulu's mayor made it official: He will run against fellow Democrat Neil Abercrombie in the Sept. 18 primary for Hawaii governor.

Hawaii sends a Republican to Congress. But what impact can Charles Djou really have?

For only the third time since statehood, Hawaii's congressional delegation will include a Republican. But Democrats believe they will win the seat back in November when they unite behind one candidate.