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US Senate Debate
Former Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, left, and U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono, second left, meet in a debate in Honolulu on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. U.S. Senate hopefuls Hirono and Lingle targeted each other's weaknesses in the televised debate Monday night, each portraying herself as most qualified to serve in the seat held by retiring U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka. (AP Photo/Oskar Garcia)