Hawaii trying to cash in on Obamania

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - December 23, 2008, 06:24AM

Hawaii’s tourism industry is trying in vain to cash in on the popularity of its native son, Barack Obama, Politico is reporting.

C’mon, Hawaii! Don’t forget who you are!

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Tropical islands. Beautiful beaches. Palm trees. Warm weather. You don’t need a politician to sell that. Just be yourself.

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Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.