McCain Hawaii 2008

Images of Support

2008-10-30T23:08:00.000-07:00

Down to the Wire

2008-10-30T22:44:00.000-07:00

Kona sign wavers are so dedicated. Their efforts for McCain -Palin deserve a huge congratulations.

Great Opinion Piece!
McCain Oahu's super sign waver, delegate to the RNC and Honolulu attorney, Adrienne King wrote an excellent op ed in the Thursday, Oct. 30 Honolulu Advertiser. Click here to read.

The River of Life Mission Walk showed that the McCain-Palin team believes in helping our neighbors. Rainy but enthusiastic!

Here's awesome news. Oahu had 52 sign-wavers fronting the mauka side of the Capitol on Beretania yesterday from 4p-6p. It was a chicken skin sight, almost a full city block of enthusiastic volunteers. Jan McKinney has done an outstanding job organizing the groups in communities across Oahu every day through the election. We have several more sign-waving events today in Kapolei, Mililani and the big one downtown on Ward and King Streets.

WAVE of Enthusiasm for McCain Palin

2008-10-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

Hi, McCain-Palin Victory 2008 supporters:

Enthusiasm for our ticket is running high throughout the islands. The excitement at Honolulu headquarters is bubbling over. Will you help take this energy to the streets?

Join the sign wavers at the following communities.For exact locations call captains Blanca Larson at 429-9980 or Marissa Capelouto at 690-2887.

Monday, Oct. 27. Kapolei. 4:30-6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28. Waipahu High School. 4:30-6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29. State Capitol. SIGN WAVING BONANZA. 4-6.

Friday, Oct. 31. Old St. Francis West. 4:30-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1. Waipahu/Waikele. 3-6 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 2. Kam Highway/Waipio Gentry. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 3. Honokai Hale. 6-8 a.m. and 3-6 p.m.

Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and suppport.

From headquarters:

Jan McKinney, coordinator

593-9830

River of Life Mission Walk - Saturday

2008-10-24T00:42:00.001-07:00

Join the McCain Palin Team Hawaii
at the
River of Life Mission Walk, Saturday, Oct. 25.

Registration starts at 7 AM
Race starts at 8 AM

Be there no later than 7:30 so you can warm up with the world famous fitness expert Gilad Janklowicz of the nationally syndicated show, Gilad's Bodies in Motion.

Gather at the registration tent. Each entry gets a free River of Life Walk T-shirt. Or, wear your McCain Palin T-shirt. Registration is free. Donations are appreciated.

For details click here: River of Life Mission Walk
or call 593-9830; 488-8007 or 512-767-4775

Obama on Ellen Degeneres: I Dance better than McCain.

2008-10-22T13:01:00.000-07:00

Reuters Oct. 21, 2008 reports

MIAMI - One thing Barack Obama does know — he can beat his Republican rival John McCain in a dancing contest. In an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show via satellite from Miami, Obama stood before a crowd of cheering supporters and showed off his dance moves to James Brown’s big hit Get Up Offa That Thing.

But I’m convinced I’m a better dancer than John McCain, he said about his 72-year-old rival in the race for the White House.

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That's probably true. But that’s because, unlike John McCain, Barack Obama has never learned the ropes.

7-year Hanoi POW Jerry Coffee explains the ropes torture he, McCain and other U.S. prisoners survived in North Vietnam’s Hoa Lo prison:

You’re sitting on the floor with your feet locked in an iron shackle. They (the Communist interrogators) tie your arms tightly behind you above the elbows. The long rope then is thrown over the front of your shoulders and tied to your ankles. Next, the guard pushes his foot into your back to cinch the rope so tightly that finally your ears are between your feet. The cartilage in your chest rips apart, your shoulders dislocate, and the circulation is cut off. Next, the rope is thrown over a big hook on the ceiling and you’re hoisted up where you hang like a tether ball for as long as they want you there. This doesn’t help your unhealed broken arms and legs. Ironically, the pain isn’t over after you’re finally cut down. When the blood starts to flow into your extremities, it’s excruciating. You can’t hold your spoon for days after.

Bad dancer John McCain learned the ropes after his ejection from a burning jet.

After he survived North Vietnamese doctors trying unsuccessfully to set one of his two shattered arms for 90 minutes …without anesthesia. After he survived both arms having to set themselves – at odd angles – in a filthy cell – in solitary. After he survived surgery on his shattered knee, during which - come to find out - the Communist docs had cut all the ligaments and cartilage.

Bad dancer John McCain learned the ropes after he survived a shoulder socket smashed beyond repair by a rifle butt. After he said No to early release. No to signing a propaganda statement. No to co-operating.

After learning the ropes bad dancer John McCain survived rehab on knees long frozen at a 5 degree flex and survived 8 months, two hours a day of manipulation mobilization therapy – without anesthesia - till they finally bent 90 degrees.

Being a better dancer than John McCain wouldn’t be much to boast about if Barack Obama were to ever learn the ropes.

Susan Page Coffee - columnist, MidWeek Magazine, Honolulu

[sources: Robert Timberg’s An American Odyssey; and Captain Gerald Coffee, Beyond Survival; John Hubbell’s P.O.W: No American reached Hoa Lo in worse condition than McCain.]

McCain's versus Obama's Tax Plan

2008-10-17T19:41:00.000-07:00

Go to  American's for Taxpayer Reform
for information and explanation.

Obama Ties to Acorn

2008-10-14T00:21:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of G Rethman Report:

"The acorn doesn't fall far from the tree...." These are Obama's own words at a rally a few days ago. Just another slip of the tongue from the junior Senator from Illinois?? Obama's ties to ACORN are a hot topic in recent days and the more you look the more you see. In fact, I think I've found something I agree with Obama on - the ACORN truly doesn't fall far from the tree! Here are Obama's ties to that radical, subversive group .... ACORN.

Funny thing - Obama's own website is actually lying about his involvement with this group. What a surprise. Read on ...

Can the ACORN story, Ayers, Rezko & Wright be enough for McCain to win this election? If the stock market stabilizes (it was up over 900 points today) Dick Morris thinks so. He's hardly ever wrong.

And considering what we know about Obama's lack of truthfulness regarding his involvement with ACORN, is it possible that he's received illegal campaign contributions? You decide:

New Media and PR contact

2008-10-11T18:26:00.000-07:00

Welcome Patrick Leonard to the McCain Campaign. Patrick has extensive experience in media in Hawaii for over twenty years and we are thrilled to have him on board to be our media liaison.
Susan Page, who was formerly handling media and PR, is no longer officially with the campaign and will focus on writing her column in MidWeek, which she has done for 16 years.
He can be contacted at mccainhawaii2008@gmail.com .
Jerry Coffee, campaign chair, and Andy Blom, executive director, are also media contacts.

Aloha, Patrick!

Obama's Past Needs a Future

2008-10-09T02:26:00.000-07:00

Bill Ayers: donor, mentor, bomber.

Ayers didn't just bomb once. He was quite a prolific bomber. Don't we miss the 70s? They may be back if we don't get McCain elected. Get the word out.

"Barack Obama has said that in no other country is his story even possible. Isn't that the truth! In what other country could a man who began his political career in the home of a terrorist rise to be on the edge of being elected the President. Alica Palmer, Obama's former political mentor .....read on ... "

Campaign Reminders

2008-10-03T19:53:00.000-07:00

Waipahu cleanup projects ...
Saturday, Oct. 4 - 9:00 to noon. See post below for details.
call 593-9830 or 488-8007 for info.

"American Carol" the movie - join us at Dole theaters at 5:30 PM showing Sat., Oct. 4.

Bumper stickers, signs ...
We have a limited amount of both but love to give them to those who promise to use them. Come by the McCain offices in the Hawaii GOP annex at 1030 Queen St.

Sign up to Sign Wave ...
call the numbers above to get on the schedule.

Shedding LIght on the Radical Left & Obama

2008-10-01T04:08:00.000-07:00

"He's so far to the left, it's impossible for him to reach across the isle." John McCain, Sept. 26 debate.

As everyone knows Barack Obama is not a moderate as he now tries to portray himself. If you read this article Barack Obama and the Strategy it will put Obama's liberal roots into perspective and answer so many of the questions about him we can't get answers to from our liberal media. This is a MUST READ. It will frustrate and infuriate you, but hopefully you'll send it to everyone you know asap. Also, if you want to make a difference, write letters to the editor using this info to all major and local small town newspapers in the battle ground states, plus USA Today, Time, Newsweek, and other major publications.

Events for October

2008-10-01T03:24:00.000-07:00

Join the fun....

Fundraiser. You still have time to RSVP for the Palin vs Biden Debate Party and Fundraiser at the Coffee's home on Thursday, October 2, 6:30 to 10 PM. $200 (or larger) donation required. Call 808-593-9830 or email mccainhawaii@hawaii.rr.com to reserve. Details will be forwarded.

New! Palin vs Biden Debate Watching Party - LIVE! (No donation required.) Thurs., Oct. 2, 3:00 to 9:30 PM. Come by early for the live debate or drop in when you can for the replay. (Networks to rebroadcast at 8 PM). At McCain Palin headquarters in Hawaii GOP Annex, 1030 Queen St. (Adjacent from Office Depot). Bring a pupu to share if you like, drinks provided. RSVP 593-9830.

30-Day-Out Rally. Urgent! Rally rescheduled after postponed due to financial crisis.
Friday, Oct. 3, 12 noon, GOP annex, 1030 Queen St. Speeches, VIPs, signs, stickers, and information on how to help our nation elect John McCain and Sarah Palin. Bring food to share if you like. Call 593-9830 for information. We need a big, noisy crowd!

October 4th Cleanup Project.

2008-10-01T01:39:00.000-07:00

Join other civic minded groups in Waipahu to help clean up.

In the historic town of Waipahu, near West Lock, there is an EXTREME CRISIS!! Illegal dumping has created an unsightly and dangerous environment for the residents. This EXTEME MESS also puts the nearby waterway and marsh, Kapukahi Stream, at risk. Join us as we “get trashy” to make a difference!

Who: McCain “Kokua” Campaign and YOU
What: Extreme Site Makeover ---- Community Clean up
Where: Illegal Dumping Zone – in Waipahu near West Lock –directions below
When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 9 AM to Noon

Why: To serve our state and our nation by taking care of our land.
What to Wear: McCain T-shirt, old clothes, work gloves, close-toed shoes, sunscreen and a hat
What to Bring: Heavy duty trashbags, rake, water bottle, muscles!,
& friends and family.( *pick-up trucks & wheelbarrow appreciated!)

Help us with our head count by emailing mccainhawaii2008@gmail.com if you can come! Or just surprise us with 50 of your best friends!

Directions to site: Ewa on H-1 past Pearl City, take Waipahu exit Ewa on Farrington Hwy, past Waipahu H.S. on left, turn left on Pupupuhi (Waipahu Intermediate school on left corner). Go makai on Pupupuhi, at dead end turn left into Pupu Ole mini park. Park in park or on street, walk through big steel gate and go right. Call Tom for parking kokua at 758-7324. Signs will be posted.

Statehood Day McCain Kokua Campaign Event

2008-08-07T21:07:00.000-07:00

This Statehood Day, put Hawaii first, with an Extreme Makeover. Don't brush off your tuxedo or buy a new evening gown. This is a different kind of party. One that hopes to make a difference for our aina. Pull out your work gloves, roll up your sleeves and pitch in for an EXTREME "SITE" MAKEOVER!

In the historic town of Waipahu, near West Lock, there is an EXTREME CRISIS!! Illegal dumping has created an unsightly and dangerous environment for the residents. This EXTEME MESS also puts the nearby waterway and marsh, Kapukahi Stream, at risk. It’s time for a MAKEOVER! Join us this Statehood Day, as we “get trashy” to make a difference!

Who: McCain “Kokua” Campaign and YOU

What: Extreme Site Makeover ---- Community Clean up

Where: Illegal Dumping Zone – in Waipahu near West Lock –directions below

When: Friday, August 15, Hawaii Statehood Day, 9 AM to Noon

Why: To serve our state and our nation by taking care of our land.

What to Wear: Old clothes, work gloves, close-toed shoes, sunscreen and a hat

What to Bring: Heavy duty trashbags, rake, water bottle, muscles!,

& friends and family.( *pick-up trucks & wheelbarrows appreciated!)

* Pack a lunch and stay for a picnic at the nearby park

Help us with our head count by emailing mccainhawaii2008@gmail.com if you can come! Or just surprise us with 50 of your best friends!

Signs will be posted

Please park in church parking lot

Mahalo!

McCain "Kokua" Campaign Kick off

2008-08-07T20:41:00.000-07:00

John McCain calls upon us to "dedicate our lives to a cause greater than self." He has been an inspiring example of this philosophy. In keeping with this call, his Hawaii supporters announce the John McCain "Kokua" Campaign. It is the anti big money, big lavish party, big influence of donors approach to politics. It is in stark contrast to the way McCain's opponent chooses to spend his time in our islands, but it fits into McCain's belief in honoring commitments to our country, our state and the people who have to work hard to make ends meet in Hawaii's over taxed environment, with skyrocketing costs for energy, food, and doing business. He honored his pledge to take public funding and promise not to be in the pocket of any special interest. Obama went back on his promise only to rake in more in special interest $$$s.

The Kokua Campaign is one of community service, giving back to Hawaii. John McCain's supporters, many retired veterans, get just what that means, because they've lived kokua - helping in unselfish ways. Join our Kokua campaign for John McCain - promising no personal gain but to make a difference in the land we love.

Quote of the Day

2008-07-01T20:20:00.000-07:00

"From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a
United State Senator, to the time he announced he was
forming a Presidential exploratory committee, he logged 143
days of experience in the Senate. That's how many days the
Senate was actually in session and working.  After 143 days
of work experience, Obama believed he was ready to be
Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World, and fill
the shoes of Abraham Lincoln, FDR, JFK and Ronald Reagan. 
143 days.
    I keep leftovers in my refrigerator longer than that."

                                      Columnist Cheri Jacobus

Kailua July 4th Parade for McCain

2008-06-30T23:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday America!
Join McCain for President Supporters at the
Kailua 4th of July Parade, Friday, July 4, 2008
* Parade starts at 10 AM
* Meet at 9 AM - Kainalu Elementary School, 165 Kaiholu St.
FREE McCain Hawaii t-shirt for the first 250 to join up.
(donations appreciated)
BRING:
*Water and a snack
* An American flag
* Your own sign design (optional)
* Your dog to join the "Mc K-9" Corps

Call 927-9397 for more information.

Cindy McCain's life time of humanitarian work

2008-06-21T18:18:00.000-07:00

Cindy McCain In Service to Others ...

Cindy McCain has long been an advocate for children everywhere and for their health care needs in particular. She founded and ran the American Voluntary Medical Team (AVMT) from 1988-1995. AVMT provided emergency medical surgical care to impoverished children throughout the world. Cindy led 55 medical missions to third world and war-torn countries during AVMT's seven years of existence. In recent years, Cindy has dedicated the bulk of her volunteer time to three international organizations; The HALO Trust, Operation Smile and CARE.
For more on this dedicated and amazing woman who will be an outstanding first lady click here...

Veterans for McCain Rate Own Web Site.

2008-06-21T03:00:00.000-07:00

John McCain is dedicated to the security of our nation. He will not foolishly diminish our defense capabilities nor will he forsake our men and women who serve us now in far flung spots around the globe and those who valiantly served in previous wars.

He is by far the only presidential candidate who can be trusted to represent the honorable values of our United States military. Courage, honor, commitment - tenets of our fighting men and women in uniform. Send this new dedicated Veterans for McCain web site to every veteran you know, because they "get" the urgency of electing John McCain, Commander-in-Chief.
Veterans.JohnMcCain.com

And remember to donate to John McCain. It's urgent. He needs your support more than ever now, before September 4 when public funding eliminates any further campaign donations directly to his campaign. You can still donate to the Republican Party after that date, but he needs funds now to get his message out. Obama went back on his promise to take public funding, but not McCain, a man who believes your word is your honor.

Obama on Missile Defense, etc.

2008-06-19T18:41:00.000-07:00

In Barrack Obama's own words, his defense proposals if he were President could leave Hawaii in a very vulnerable position. We are within striking distance of North Korea which has developed weapons that can reach our islands.

What would this do for the Pacific Missile Defense Range (Kauai Missile shoot Down Test Successful) at Barking Sands on Kauai?

Guess.

Check out JohnMcCain.com for the latest policy announcements and news stories.

***Take our Survey at the bottom of the blog! Mahalo!

George Will, Gingrich, and Winnie the Pooh

2008-06-18T21:14:00.000-07:00

Some interesting things to ponder as McCain backers strengthen our resolve to make sure a candidate with serious foreign policy credentials becomes Commander-in-Chief:

Obama adviser: See 'Winnie the Pooh' for U.S. security today in WorldNetDaily

Newt Gingrich on the war on terror at the National Press Club.

Questions for Obama by George Will in the May 5, 2008 Newsweek

Send these links and this blog site to your list. Get the word out via the internet and we WILL overcome the local media bias with a charge by the grass roots of Hawaii's independent-minded! We're becoming a McCain Movement!

Share Your Photos of McCain Events

2008-06-17T03:23:00.000-07:00

Have any photos at any of the recent events - like the U.S. Vets recent Walk at Iroquois Pt. Point? Send the best 2 or 3 to mccainhawaii2008@gmail.com. We'll post them on the blog. Remember to get permission from those in the photos first.

Always take your camera to events. We'll be having a Hawaii McCain for President photo contest after the national convention so start looking for your subjects now! Details to be posted in early August . Hint: children and pets are always favorites.

Articles, Op Eds, and Letters to the Editor

2008-06-16T02:07:00.000-07:00

Now is the time to start sharing John McCain's story of lifelong service and sacrifice with those who need some convincing. Letters to the Editor of both dailies will help get the message out.

Did you know that John and Cindy McCain met in Hawaii? That story and more are in his book Faith of My Fathers, a good read. The story was made into an excellent movie by the same name that aired last year on television. John mentions both Jerry Coffee and Orson Swindle in one scene in the film.

Pick up John McCain - an American Odyssey by award-winning Washington journalist, Robert Timberg, Marine Vietnam wounded veteran, Naval Academy graduate and former White House correspondent. It will underscore why McCain's understanding of enemies who seek to destroy our nation, his toughness, straight talk, and his independence combine to make him the right man for the times.

Also check out MidWeek's Coffee Break by Jerry Coffee.
His articles about his friend and Vietnam cell mate, John McCain, are both personal and practical. For a woman's view on McCain, go to MidWeek's Susan's Page "It's Not a Presidential Pageant." column.

Buttons, Bumper stickers, and T-shirts ...

2008-06-16T01:27:00.000-07:00

The Fourth of July is coming up.
It's time to order your items that show your support for John McCain for President at the Kailua parade or wherever you go this summer. For a huge variety of McCain "stuff", go to the McCain Campaign Store.

* Any purchase is considered a federal contribution to John McCain 2008 campaign. If you've already contributed the maximum amount under federal law or are otherwise ineligible to contribute under the federal rules, you may still purchase merchandise by calling (877)542-1426.

Look for upcoming postings about the Kailua parade. Let's show huge support by showing up and walking for McCain.

Hawaii Democrats Helping Nevada

2008-06-13T16:23:00.000-07:00

Let them go ...

Honolulu Star-Bulletin reported this week that Isle Dems are so sure of an Obama landslide in Hawaii they're headed to Nevada to help him win there. We say GREAT, GO! John McCain and his supporters are committed to helping bring to Hawaii - not another state - the kind of "change " that only a man of John McCain's background, leadership and experience can bring both here and to our nation.

Team McCain Hawaii Growing

2008-06-11T18:35:00.000-07:00

Where are the McCain Supporters? The numbers are growing, growing, growing. But we need you to join. We have a "BIG TENT". Not everyone agrees on everything, but we all agree that John McCain must win! To those - especially in the media - who think Hawaii is ALL OBAMA, the least qualified candidate in America's history, we say "NOT SO FAST!"
Stand by ... We have some amazing things happening in the campaign. Be patient. This is a marathon - not a sprint - YET.
Those who have committed to coordinate efforts for John McCain so far:
Chairman Emeritus: Admiral Joe Vasey
Honorary Chair: Governor Linda Lingle
Honorary Co-Chairs: Adm. Ron Hays, Adm. Bruce Smith; Gen. Thomas Rienzi, Gen. Herbert Wolf
Chairperson: Capt. Jerry Coffee, USN Ret (coffeepage@aol.com)
Co-Chairs: Rep. Gene Ward (repward@cs.com)
Rep. Kymberly Pine (kymberlypine@gmail.com)
Vice Chairs: Sen. Fred Hemmings; Rep. Lynn Finnegan; Rep; Barbara Marumoto; Rep. Colleen Meyer
Big Island Coordinator: former Rep. Archie Hapai
Maui Coordinator: former Senator Fred Rohlfing
Events and PR: Susan Page (spage@hawaii.rr.com)
McCain Veterans: Lt. Col. Darrell Large, USA Ret. (MccainVetsHI@aol.com)
Attorneys for McCain: Randall Yoshida; Kevin Souza
Vietnamese Americans for McCain: Timon Tran
Democrats for McCain: Bill Paupe
Independents for McCain: Brian Bott

Positions to fill: Campaign Manager; Volunteer Coordinator; Kauai Coordinator; Directors of Coalitions.

Click here to join Team McCain Hawaii
or email: mccainhawaii2008@gmail.com

Chairman Jerry Coffee's message.

2008-06-11T16:36:00.000-07:00

Komo Mai & Aloha...

Welcome, and thank you for joining us on the John McCain Victory Hawaii 2008 blog site. Susan and I are pleased and proud to host this site on behalf of our friend, Senator John McCain, the next President of the United States.
Although it was apparent even back in Hanoi that P.O.W. Lcdr. John McCain was an extraordinary man of principle and courage, I couldn't have guessed he would someday be the President of the United States of America. During some of our quiet, late night talks, when most of our comrades were snoozing beneath their mosquito nets, we would reminisce about our youth and earlier careers, forming a bond of friendship and loyalty that only shared adversity can bring. John McCain is one of the few men who has used up more of his 9 lives than I have.
John McCain has spent literally two careers (over 40 years) in the service of our country, militarily and politically. And as we see his hard work and dedication to his campaign, overcoming tremendous odds to be so close today, it is the very least we can do in dedicating our own energy and priorities these next few months to ensure his (and our) victory.
In these particularly perilous times, for the sake of America and of our children and their progeny, John McCain MUST win. Please join us in helping him do it.
Please join us: Ho'olu komo la kaua!
Warmest Aloha!
Jerry