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Claiming Obama: Hawaii, Illinois Battle For Tourism Edge

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First Posted: 12-30-08 09:37 AM   |   Updated: 01-30-09 05:12 AM

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HONOLULU -- Locals here sometimes call Barack Obama a kamaaina, the Hawaiian word for native born or one who has lived here for some time. Chicagoans, of course, think of him as a South Sider who often wears a White Sox cap.

Both are correct, and both also illustrate an increasing pull on the future 44th president from those who want to use his native-son status for their own marketing advantage.

So far, Chicago seems to be winning the battle. But Obama's 12-night vacation on the island of Oahu has again raised Hawaii's profile as an integral place in the narrative of his life.

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HONOLULU -- Locals here sometimes call Barack Obama a kamaaina, the Hawaiian word for native born or one who has lived here for some time. Chicagoans, of course, think of him as a South Sider who ofte...
HONOLULU -- Locals here sometimes call Barack Obama a kamaaina, the Hawaiian word for native born or one who has lived here for some time. Chicagoans, of course, think of him as a South Sider who ofte...
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Home is where the heart is......

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:31 PM on 12/30/2008
- Aesthete I'm a Fan of Aesthete 31 fans permalink

Both states can lay claim to Obama as both Kentucky and Illinois could claim Abraham Lincoln.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:47 PM on 12/30/2008
- joewalters I'm a Fan of joewalters 4 fans permalink

Chi-Town!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:03 PM on 12/30/2008
- THE JEDI 69 I'm a Fan of THE JEDI 69 35 fans permalink

We real Americans claimed him a long time ago..go Obama go

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:35 PM on 12/30/2008
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