WAIMEA, HAWAII ISLAND — Ron Paul is energizing people going to the caucus here. About 100 people have come through the door since it opened at 6 p.m. and most have declared their support for the Texas congressman.

We talked to one Mitt Romney supporter, but there definitely seems to be an organized movement for Paul.

In fact, a stack of bumper stickers and support cards on the table for former Gov. Linda Lingle, the GOP’s star player, are drawing some ire. One woman was very upset that Lingle was being allowed to “campaign” at the caucus.

Caucus workers are instructing people to fill out the cards which are addressed to the campaign.

— Tiffany Edwards Hunt

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