The second printout has sent Hirono supporters into Nirvana.

“Three words: Let’s go Mazie!” shouted emcee Marvin Beunconsejo from the stage.

“Let’s go Mazie!” responded the crowd at Hirono headquarters.

Most folks are munching on chocolate cake with pink and white frosting — including not a few reporters.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie is in the house.

— Chad Blair

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