VIDEOS IN THE NEWS PHOTO GALLERY   The next Scott Brown? Politico - By Charles Mahtesian - January 20, 2010 Here's the next potential Scott Brown, or at least a candidate who will spark a debate over whether the national GOP should look at him that way-Charles Djou in Hawaii. Hanabusa-Case fight could be gift for GOP Honolulu Star Bulletin - Honolulu, HI, USA - By Richard Borreca - January 13, 2010 A Djou special election win would put Hawaii in play as a swing state. If the GOP snatches a win out of President Obama's home state, the minority Republicans will have some new-found bragging rights. Potus Politics: Brian Schatz and Charles Djou on Obama's Ratings -- VIDEO Sunrise on KGMB9 - January 12, 2010 A new CBS news poll out this morning shows president Obama's approval ratings have dipped below the 50 percent mark for the first time ever. GOP sets sights on blue Hawaii Politico - By Josh Kraushaar - December 21, 2009 In a state where just one Republican has been elected to the House, the pending resignation of Democratic Rep. Neil Abercrombie, who is running for governor, has set up a special election scenario in which the state's unique election rules could give the GOP a rare opportunity. Hawaii special-election rules give GOP hope The Hill - By Sean J. Miller - December 15, 2009 But Honolulu Councilor Charles Djou is the only candidate on the GOP side. "This dramatically helps me,"? Djou said. "I am and will be the only serious .... Abercrombie will quit Congress to focus on Hawaii governor race Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu, HI, USA - By Derrick DePledge - December 12, 2009 U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie's announcement that he will resign from Congress to concentrate on his run for governor is a sign he is going "all in" to energize a campaign that has not gone according to ideal script. Abercrombie's Early Exits Sets Up Special Election Headache for Dems CQ Politics - Eye on 2010 - Washington,DC,USA - By Shira Toeplitz - December 11, 2009 Rep. Neil Abercrombie's (D-Hawaii) imminent departure from Congress could set up another election problem for House Democrats, who have had three longtime Members in competitive districts announce their retirements in as many weeks. CQ Politics Ratings Update: The West CQ Today Online News - Washington,DC,USA - By CQ Roll Call Staff - October 25, 2009 Republicans' hopes for a big upset win - in a Honolulu-based district that rarely elects Republicans - hinge on the possibility of a divisive Democratic primary and the successful recruitment of a strong GOP candidate in Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou. Congressional fund race: Djou leads more than 2-1 Hawaii Free Press - By Andrew Walden - October 19, 2009 The results are in and Republican Congressional Candidate Charles Djou's cash-on-hand total--a key early measure of political support--beats that of Democrat Ed Case by more than 2-1. Third quarter House recap: Big funding surprises from little-known challengers The Hill - By Aaron Blake - October 17, 2009 And Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou (R) continues to build himself into a contender for Rep. Neil Abercrombie's (D-Hawaii) seat, outraising former Rep ... Congressional race intriguing contest Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu, HI, USA - October 14, 2009 Governor is the marquee race in the 2010 election, but voters in the 1st Congressional District have an intriguing contest shaping up between Ed Case, Colleen Hanabusa and Charles Djou to replace U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Race for Abercrombie's seat should be exciting Honolulu Star Bulletin - Honolulu, HI, USA - By Richard Borreca - September 30, 2009 The looming race to fill U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie's 1st Congressional District seat could be one of those important political contests that escapes notice. House Remodeling Can the GOP take back the House? Yes, if its candidates do their job. National Review Online - New York,NY,USA - By Jim Geraghty - September 29, 2009 Sometimes luck is on your side. In most elections, even a grade-A candidate like two-term Honolulu city councilman Charles Djou would have a tough time in heavily Democratic Hawaii. Lack of competitive open seats could hinder GOP election gains The Hill - By Reid Wilson - September 28, 2009 Additionally, the GOP is pleased with Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou (R), who is running to replace Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), a candidate for governor. Potus Politics: Brian Schatz and Charles Djou on Afghanistan -- VIDEO Sunrise on KGMB9 - September 23, 2009 We are at a critical point with our strategic plans for Afghanistan. Earlier this week General Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S commander in Afghanistan reported that we need more troops there. Health Care Reform Review -- VIDEO Insights on PBS Hawaii - Dan Boylan - September 3, 2009 Dan Boylan moderates a panel of policy makers and their points of view on the healthcare bill currently being shaped in congress. Included are Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Councilman Charles Dijou, AARP Hawaii State President Stuart Ho and Nathan Wong, MD, a Family Physician with Kaiser Permanente. Healthcare Town Hall Attracts Hundreds KHON2 - Andrew Pereira - August 26, 2009 Hundreds of citizens attended a town hall meeting at McKinley High School Tuesday evening to discuss healthcare reform, an issue that has gripped the nation's psyche for weeks now. Health care fires up crowd Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu, HI, USA - August 26, 2009 Hundreds of people turned out last night for a town hall meeting on health care at McKinley High School, a sample of the frustration people across the nation have shown over President Obama's reform plans. Potus Politics: Brian Schatz & Charles Djou on Healthcare Sunrise on KGMB9 - August 26, 2009 Potus Politics starts with Democrat party chair Brian Schatz and councilman and republican congressional candidate Charles Djou facing off. Heated Debate At Health Care Town Hall KITV4 - August 25, 2009 Tempers flared at a town hall meeting on healthcare reform scheduled by Honolulu City Councilman and Hawaii Congressional Candidate Charles Djou. City criticized for not revealing potential shortfall in rail funding Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu, HI, USA - August 21, 2009 City Council chairman Todd Apo and Councilman Charles Djou held a joint news conference at Honolulu Hale where they said the rail project should move ... House Republicans to Target 80 Democratic Seats CQPolitics.com - Emily Cadei - July 29, 2009 The National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting 80 Democratic-held House districts in 2010, according to Texas Rep. Pete Sessions, chairman of that GOP campaign unit. NRCC picks top challengers as Young Guns The Hill-By Aaron Blake - July 29, 2009 Charles Djou, who is running for gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie's (D-Hawaii) open seat; Vaughn Ward, who is running against Rep. ... The Rothenberg Political Report: Late Primaries Can Equal Big Headaches in Targeted Races By The Rothenberg Political Report - July 29, 2009 Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou (R) is hoping for a repeat of 1986, when Republican Pat Saiki was elected to Congress in the wake of a bloody late Democratic primary. Multiple Democratic candidates are lining up to take on Rep. ... US House candidates disclose fundraising totals Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu, HI, USA - July 21, 2009 Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou, a Republican, had $215000 on hand on June 30, according to reports he filed Wednesday with the Federal Election ... FEC reports force new races to the fore The Hill-By Aaron Blake - July 18, 2009 It's a four-times-yearly ritual in House campaigns: Wait for the quarterly fundraising reports to roll in, and reevaluate the races accordingly. It's still very early, but the second-quarter reports filed Wednesday will affect that next 16 months in a big way. And many races have been recast because of the numbers posted this week. The NRCC Gets Their Man . . . and Their Woman . . . and Their Man . . . and Their Woman . . . National Review Online - Jim Geraghty - July 09, 2009 Hawaii is a pretty deep blue state, and Obama took 70 percent in this district last year, but the NRCC thinks they have a grade-A candidate, two-term Honolulu city councilman Charles Djou. GOP Has Big Mauna to Climb in Hawaii Roll Call (subscription) - Washington,DC,USA - July 07, 2009 Democrats are heavily favored to hold the seat, although Republicans are high on Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou, who has established himself as the ... Dark horse races to watch in 2010 The Hill-By Aaron Blake - July 06, 2009 The Hill takes a look at the Top 10 dark-horse races to keep an eye on: 5. Rep. Neil Abercrombie's (D-Hawaii) seat Abercrombie is running for governor and leaving an open seat that Republican Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou has been eyeing for more than a year. First-Time Candidate Plans Ahead — Way Ahead CQPolitics.com - Greg Giroux - June 19, 2009 It’s unusual but not unprecedented for a House candidate to organize a campaign in the election cycle prior to the one in which he or she actually runs. Republican Charles Djou, a Honolulu city councilman, formed a campaign committee in November 2007... Republicans on the Hunt for Messengers as Party Moves to Reconnect With Voters FOXNews.com - May 05, 2009 The GOP, which launched a new campaign over the weekend to market Republican ideas to voters, is placing a high priority on recruitment -- part of its attempt to stop the bleeding of Republican seats in Washington and local governments across the country. Most Early 2010 House Retirees Come From One-Sided Districts CQPolitics.com - Washington,DC,USA - May 03, 2009 Neil Abercrombie is leaving open to run for governor, Republicans think that Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou is a strong candidate even in an... Inside the nation's top 10 House races The Hill-By Aaron Blake The Hill takes a look at the top 10 races that are already heating up... Yes, Hawaii could field a competitive general election race in 2010. With a likely open seat left by the expected gubernatorial candidacy of Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D), national Republicans are high on Honolulu City Councilman Charles Djou (R), who has been running for the seat for more than a year already... Surf's up for Hawaii Republican? The Scorecard: 2008 Congressional campaign news and analysis... By Josh Kraushaar Honolulu Councilman Charles Djou has already announced his campaign for the seat of Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), who is expected to run for governor next year. Djou was in Washington last week, meeting with the National Republican ...   Copyright © 2010, All rights reserved. Paid for by Djou for Hawaii