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This Rescue Diary covers the period from 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, 10/29 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Thursday, 10/30
Today's Menu Includes :
64 Diaries Overall
- 21 On House races
- With 19 covering individual Districts in 15 states
- 17 On Senate races
- Representing 7 different states
- 21 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 5 General election-related diaries
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This is an attempt to compile a fairly comprehensive listing of election-related diaries that have recently been posted. Most of them are House or Senate races but there are also some local ones, as well as the occasional 'general info' diary.
For all the introductory stuff and previous diaries in the 2006 series, please see:
Election Race Roundup (11/11 - Final 2006 Edition)
And for this year's previous diaries:
Election Race Diary Roundup (9/17 - 48 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 9/7 to 9/16)
Election Race Diary Roundup (9/27 - 38 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 9/17 to 9/26)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/7 – FOUR WEEKS TO GO!) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 9/27 to 10/6)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/17 - 18 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 10/7 to 10/16)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/27 - 8 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 10/17 to 10/26)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/28 – ONE WEEK TO GO!)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/29 – 6 Days to Change)
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(12:00 Noon, Wednesday, 10/29 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Thursday, 10/30): (64 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from T)
House (21)
(VA-05) VA05: Virgil Goode: "I’m a Peon." Uh, No, You’re Not by Dems2004 - The quote in the title comes from last night’s debate between Virgil Goode and Dem challenger Tom Periello and the diarist takes Goode to task for his refusal to understand the district he represents and how the people there would be affected by the proposed national sales tax.
(VA-05) The Smoking Gun: Goode Directly Promoted Homoerotica Film by KFP - A film shown at the Toronto Film Festival that featured gay erotica was produced by a group that included the infamously bigoted Virgil Goode (R) who is being challenged by Tom Pierriello (D).
(WV-02) Barth vs. Capito debate: Anne made us proud by Carnacki - Diarist went to the debate between incumbent Shelley Moore Capito (R) and Anne Barth (D) and writes about the stark difference in the manner in which the two candidates faced the public.
(WY-AL) WY-AL: The Trauner Mojo by mcjoan - Help Dem Gary Trauner take Darth Cheney's old Congressional seat and beat Repub Cynthia Lummis!
(AL-03) AL-03 DCCC not spreading wealth equally in Alabama by CornSyrupAwareness - Diarist has info on a last push for help in getting Josh Segall's (D) word out in the race against Mike Rogers (R).
(AZ-03, WY-AL) Democracy Corps Poll: Mountain States Swinging Blue by mcjoan - Excellent overview of Democracy Corps findings on 11 races in the mountain states, and focusing on AZ-03, where Dem Bob Lord is running against Repub John Shaddeg and WY-AL, where Gary Trauner is running against Repub Cynthia Lummis.
(CA-04) CA CD-4 Candidate Charlie Brown Batting 1000 by POTUS4OBAMA - Local newspapers in this district are overwhelmingly endorsing Charlie Brown (D), running against Tom McClintock (R).
(FL-12) FL-12: Adam Putnam v. Doug Tudor Debate Transcript, Part II w/Video by hungrycoyote - This diary is exactly what the title says it is. Putnam is the Republican, Tudor the Democrat.
(FL-15) Dr. Steve Blythe FL-15: Open Seat, Only +4R, Ignored? by DrSteveB - Repub Dave Weldon can be beaten for this seat, Dem Steve Blythe can beat him, and diarist urges us all to pay attention to this ignored yet important race.
(FL-25) FL-25: Mario Diaz-Balart Goes from Smearing Joe to Insulting Veterans by JoeGarcia08 - The Garcia campaign shares their newest ad, featuring a young Iraq veteran, and asks for our help in getting it on the air in South Florida.
(GA-01) GA-01: Saturate the Market for Bill Gillespie (Oust Jack Kingston) by jayskew - Bill Gillespie (D) is looking to fill the airwaves with ads in his battle to take Jack Kingston's (R) seat.
(IA-04) Update on the state of the race in IA-04 by desmoinesdem - Diarist has more info on the race between incumbent Tom Latham (R) and Becky Greenwald (D).
(ID-02) ID-02: We're still out here by W Lane Startin - Diarist has info on race between incumbent Mike Simpson (R) and Debbie Holmes (D), a Boise real estate agent.
(IL-06) IL-6: Peter Roskam lies about Obama support (Updated w/link) by jsand42 - Diarist talks about a flyer received in the mail from the Roskam campaign and talks about the various lies contained in it.
(KY-04) Republican Candidate for Congress in KY-04 Endorses Michael Kelley MD by mikebailey2000 - This diary shares the endorsement letter written by Republican Warren Stone which very effectively explains why everyone in this district should be support Dr. Michael Kelley for Congress.
(MN-03) MN-3: Energy Smart vs Energy Dumb? by A Siegel - Diarist writes about the Energy Smart difference between Ashwin Madia (D) and Erik Paulsen (R) in the run for this district.
(MN-06) Bachmann update from Minnesota October 30 by Bill Prendergast - Time is running short in the race between El Tinklenberg (D), who wants to use the office to represent his district, and Michele Bachmann (R), who has more interest in using it to wage a hard right culture war.
(NJ-05) NJ-05. "Blindness is the new gay." by Hao Ren - Dem Dennis Shulman is blind and a great achiever; Repub Scott Garrett has been called a "nut" by John McCain's own political director, is morally blind and needs to be defeated.
(NJ-05) Bon Jovi classic "Runaway" is about Scott Garrett! by f4points - Diarist has video for you to watch showing Scott Garrett (R) "Runaway" in his race in with Dennis Shulman (D).
(NJ-11) Tom Wyka (D-NJ-11) finishing strong, but will it be enough? by Roger Fox - Dem Tom Wyka's campaign is not taking any chances, as he leads the increasingly nervous Repub Rodney Frelinghuysen in this race.
(OH-14) OH-14: Profile of Bill O'Neill by RandomNonviolence - A look at Bill O'Neill (D), running against incumbent Republican Steven LaTourette.
Senate (17)
(Var-Sen) Will The Dems Get To 60 Seats In The Senate? by Something the Dog Said - A detailed look at all of the close Senate races with poll numbers and predictions.
(Var-Sen) Senate update by plf515 - Diarist has charts of eight close Senate races.
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen: Begich 52-44- Voters Say Stevens Should Resign by jayandrewallen - Diarist shares the results of the latest Rasmussen poll and talks about what it means for other races in Alaska.
(AK-Sen) McConnell to Stevens: Resign from Senate or be expelled by feduphoosier - Repub Mitch McConnell (who's having his own tough race in Kentucky) is throwing Repub and convicted felon Ted Stevens under the bus -- in an ironic twist, the Repubs are hoping Dem Mark Begich will win so they don't have to perform the execution.
(GA-Sen) How to Lose a Senate Seat: Saxby Chambliss vs. Worker Safety by ChangeToWin - Watch this video showing that Repub Saxby "Shameless" Chambliss is more interested in catering to Imperial Sugar than making sure OSHA doesn't prevent more deaths from combustible dust. Dem Jim Martin needs to defeat Saxby "Shameless!"
(GA-Sen) Saxby Chambliss' Most Foul Smear - Child Exploitation, GA Senate Race by Alec - Repub Saxby Chambliss stoops lower than the gutter with his newest ad, which outright lies about Dem Jim Martin's record on protecting children.
(ID-Sen) ID-Sen: Sleeper Poll Shows Risch Vulnerable by mcjoan - The DSCC ought to help out in this race (in the quest to get to the magic "60") as new polling shows Repub Jim Risch is vulnerable in his race with Dem Larry LaRocco.
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: Hillary returning, Bruce lets loose the hounds on Mitch by Kentucky Dem - Hillary's going to Kentucky to hold rallies for Dem Bruce Lunsford in his race against Repub kingpin Mitch McConnell. Also, check out Bruce's latest ad, it's a doozy!
(KY-Sen) KY-SEN: NATIONAL ATTACKS! Coulter slams Bruce by McCon Job - Ann Coulter attacks Bruce Lunsford (D), running against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R).
(MN-Sen) Norm Coleman And His Own Personal Pervgate Scandal by downwithtyranny - Diarist turns the table on smear-meister Repub Norm Coleman in questioning his own marital fidelity and morality. Coleman is running against Dem Al Franken.
(MN-Sen) MN Sen: The Don’t Panic, Al’s Ok Diary by jgoodfri - For those of you worried about a new poll showing Norm Coleman (R) ahead of Al Franken (D), this diary will try to talk you down.
(MN-Sen) Live Video: Sen Coleman On Lawsuit - Running From Reporters by mcmcintee - Norm Coleman (R), running against Al Franken (D) and Dean Barkey (I), isn't too keen to answer questions.
(MN-Sen) The Attempted Assasination of Al Franken's Characters by SteveYoung - The NRSC are up to their old tricks, but they don't seem to be able to differentiate between truth and fiction.
(NC-Sen) Hilarious! Liddy Dole isn't from NC. Neither is her BUS! by funluvn1 - Points out that in addition to the little amount of time incumbent Liddy Dole has actually lived in NC, the bus her campaign is using is registered in Tennessee.
(NC-Sen) Dole Campaign Trashes Atheists by thanksforallthefish - As Repub Liddy Dole attacks her opponent, Dem Kay Hagen for being "godless," diarist points out that atheists are also citizens and have just as much right to run for office as anyone else, particularly the slimy incumbent.
(NC-Sen) North Carolina newspapers slam Dole for "Godless" ad (updated 4x) by Christian Dem in NC - The North Carolina print media criticize the latest ad run by the Elizabeth Dole (R) campaign. Kay Hagan (D) is her opponent.
(NE-Sen) Truckin' for Change: Days 2 and 3 by Scott Kleeb - Ride along with Dem Scott Kleeb as the surface of his truck fills up with constituents’ hand-written pleas for change. Kleeb is running against Repub Mike Johanns.
Various Races (10)
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Wednesday Edition by Steve Singiser - Today's diary covers 59 individual polls plus a variety of tracking polls and other "numerical goodness."
(Var) Focus On...AMERICA!!! (#51 in 50-diary series) by AdmiralNaismith - A thorough look at elections of various kinds taking place all over America.
(Var) What 3 Races Are You Watching On Election Night? by BCO gal - A discussion of various votes taking place on November 4.
(WA-Gov) Dino Rossi Needs to be Defeated by cafecito - More reasons to defeat Repub Dino Rossi and elect Dem Christine Gregoire.
(WA-Local) Why you should help Walt Washington by Kitsap River - Excellent diary telling the story of Dem Walt Washington in his race for Kitsap County Public Auditor against nasty Repub John Clark.
(AL-03, NC-Sen) Almost There Diary , But Miles to Go Before I sleep (AL-03, NC-Sen) by alpolitics - A down-to-the-wire push before the weekend GOTV activities begin.
(AL-Judge) Alabama Is About to Re-Elect a Corrupt Appellate Judge by RogerShuler - Diarist writes about corrupt Repub William C. Thomson in his race against Dem challenger Kimberly Harbison Drake for a spot on the Alabama Court of Appeals.
(IL-Judge) Flyering for judges in IL by Frank Palmer - Reminds IL voters that also on their ballots next week will be races for Judgeship and Judge Retention questions and shares resources for finding out more about these.
(KS-Local) Republican Candidate is a Sign Thief! by cindiloohoo - Republican candidate for county commissioner John Toplikar is caught on video stealing lawn signs from his opponent, Dem Calvin Hayden.
(MN-SH Var) Minnesota State Legislature: What Districts Can Be Won By the DFL? by massive not passive - A detailed look at the DFL's chances in every State House district in Minnesota.
Ballot Initiatives (11)
(CA-Prop 1A) California's High Speed Rail Future by eugene - Diarist shows in great detail why Proposition 1 should be passed in California.
(CA-Prop 2) Prop 2: Californians Fighting Back Against Factory Farms by foxfireburns - Excellent diary describing why Proposition 2, sponsored by the Humane Society and other consumer health and safety groups, needs to pass.
(CA Prop 8) The Ad You Need To See- Proposition 8 by sk326 - Shares an ad from the opposition to show how ugly they are willing to get.
(CA Prop 8) A C/catholic response to Propositon 8 by paxpdx - Diarist begins with words from the New Testament and then shares why religious people should be opposing Prop 8 instead of supporting it.
(CA-Prop 8) Write To Marry Day - A Wedding Story About Prop. 8 by dday - Diarist writes about attending a wedding during that summer & how it connects to California's Prop 8.
(CA-Prop 8) High Tech Bigots attack No on 8 Website by Othniel - The No on 8 website comes under a denial of service attack.
(CA-Prop 8) Prop-8 - CA Law School Profs Call Out Right Wing Lies by Ioo - California academia comes out strongly against the anti-same-sex marriage amendment.
(CA-Prop 8) Urgent Action Needed Prop 8 by LaKathie - A fundraising plea to help defeat Proposition 8 on the CA ballot.
(CA-Prop8, FL2) CA No on 8 and FL No on 2 DOS attack! by joshalot - Dirty campaigning hits cyberspace as denial of service attacks cripple websites opposing efforts to ban same-sex marriage.
(MI-Prop 1) Lying Opponents of Michigan Medical Marijuana Initiative Release Shameful Television Ad Today by scaryshit - Diarist has info on Michigan's initiative on Medical Marijuana.
(NJ-Q1) NJ State Ballot Question One for 2008 by B Unis - Talks about how confusing this ballot question is simply because of the way it is worded and looks for advice from other New Jersey residents about how to vote on this.
General (5)
Who Really Needs My Money? (With Poll) by Free Spirit - Diarist is looking to make contributions to candidates that will work on the issues surrounding election integrity and asks for suggestions.
College Democrats of NY Plan Ambitious GOTV Efforts by NY College Dems - Diarist writes about 600 students plans to GOTV in 3 states over the next 5 days.
Deep Inside Nevada’s EV Numbers v8.0 - Home by HigherPie - Delve into this daily deep data dump diary. Devotees, don't delay.
Judge orders paper ballots in Pennsylvania by Veig - A judge and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have differing ideas about what constitutes an emergency that requires offering paper ballots; voters win.
NC early voting 210,935 Wednesday by dean4ever - Another day of record early voting in North Carolina, and the diarist gives us the demographic minutiae.