As DC808 reported earlier, Tulsi Gabbard‘s congressional campaign shared with supporters a characterization of Gabbard as the Democratic frontrunner from Washington, D.C.-based newspaper The Hill. 

But the paper incorrectly referred to her Democratic opponent, former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, as a Republican. 

In an email soliciting donations, Gabbard’s campaign used a portion of this excerpt from The Hill — not including the mistaken characterization of Hannemann as a Republican — to argue that the race’s momentum had shifted in her favor: 

“Gabbard, a Honolulu city councilwoman, is the Democratic front-runner to replace Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), who is running for the Senate. Gabbard could face a tough challenge in the Democratic-leaning district from former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann (R).”

The Hill has since updated its story and removed the language about Gabbard as a frontrunner. It now says: 

“Gabbard, a Honolulu city councilwoman, is running to replace Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), who is running for the Senate. Gabbard faces a tough challenge in the Democratic primary from former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann (D).”

Who do you see as the frontrunner in the Second Congressional District race?