Interestingly enough, what should be one of the safest seats in the Senate may be at risk because of the perception of scandal.

In a situation that has macabre reflections on Ted Stevens, it appears that defense contractor Mitchell Wade has been cooperating extensively with authorities, and he has reportedly named 5 members of Congress, including Daniel Inouye, though it is unclear whether we are talking proximity, ethics issues, or actual violations of the law.

As Hawaii now has a rather popular governor, should this progress much further, the reelection of the senior Senator from Hawaii may not be a sure thing.