The Ninth Island, Las Vegas

Apparently, Las Vegas is known, at least to Hawaiians, as the ninth island.  The city is a popular vacation and relocation destination for Hawaiians.  So, many Hawaiians feel a special connection to Las Vegas as well as the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama.  Some Hawaiians say they see Obama as the first Hawaiian president, not the first Black president.  Hawaiians who now live in Las Vegas are banding together, forming a group called "Islanders for Obama" and preparing to phone bank for his campaign.  Hawaiians are trying to help in Nevada, a tossup state that could play and important role for either candidate, by donating time, money, and work space.