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From the diaries -- kos)
For all the introductory stuff and links to previous diaries in this series, please look below the fold.
This Roundup Diary covers the period from 7:00 AM Wednesday, 8/30 to 7:00 AM EDT Thursday, 8/31.
Today's Menu Includes:
50 Diaries Overall
- 21 On House races
- With 19 covering different individual Districts in 15 states
- 13 On Senate races
- Representing 9 different states
- 20 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 6 General election-related diaries
Dive on in, the water's fine...
(Find a candidate or race you knew nothing about and show him or her some love, and then tell us about it!)
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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.
Reminder - If you are doing a diary on a specific race, particularly a House or Senate race, please, please, PLEASE, put the race number (or XX-Sen) at the beginning of the diary header. I can't tell you how much easier it makes when sifting through hundreds of diaries, and it would be a shame to miss some important ones.
For all the introductory stuff and previous diaries in this series, please see:
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/22)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/23)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/24 - 75 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/25 - 74 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/27 - 72 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/28 - 71 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/29 - 10 WEEKS TO GO!)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/30 - 69 Days to Daylight)
(7:00 AM, Wednesday, 8/30 to 7:00 AM, Thursday, 8/31): (50 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from I)
House (21)
IA-02 - Leach Under Fire For Feathers by jdeeth - Despite his moderate image, incumbent Jim Leach (R) continues to upset Native American groups by distributing feathered headbands as campaign tools in race against Dem challenger Dave Loebsack (D).
IL-11: Jerry Weller pimps for his phone-sex pal by davidkc - Diarist ties bankrupt phone-sex business operator to campaign contributions given to Repub incumbent Jerry Weller, who faces challenge from John Pavich (D).
(MD-04) Help defeat Maryland's Lieberman by jjhare - Attention brought to Washington Post's endorsement of Donna Edwards over Albert Wynn in September 12 Dem primary.
MD-04: Albert Wynn Attacks Dem "Bloggers and Purists" by jorndorff - Link to Washington Times piece citing incumbent Albert Wynn's apparent dismay at upcoming primary challenge from Donna Edwards.
NE-02: Rumsfeld's 'Arrogance' Provokes Esch by ptmflbcs - Dem challenger Jim Esch gains attention in his race against incumbent Lee Terry (R) by calling Secretary of Defense an "idiot."
(NH-02) Red-Handed (in NH-02) by Miss Laura - Detailed deconstruction of incumbent Charlie Bass' (R) objections to "red-handed" ad run by Moveon.org in support of Dem challenger Paul Hodes.
(NJ-07) Thank You Netroots by Linda Stender - Challenger Linda Stender thanks the netroots for their generosity in contributing to her campaign against incumbent Mike Ferguson (R).
NV-03 Bush, Porter may use underhanded tactics to go after critics by Dem Marine Vet - Diarist considers the possible consequences of his appearing in uniform in campaign ad for Dem challenger Tessa Hafen, criticizing incumbent Repub Jon Porter.
OH-15 Thank You Netroots! by progressivearlingtonian - Brief diary cites Dem challenger Mary Jo Kilroy as winner of DCCC "Candidate for Change" contest.
PA-08: A Democratic Party rock star in the making by PsiFighter37 - Detailed look at Dem challenger Patrick Murphy, who is trying to unseat incumbent Mike Fitzpatrick (R).
TX-10: Democrat Moves Within Striking Distance by RandyMI - Recap of new polling data showing Dem challenger Ted Ankrum closing the gap on incumbent Michael McCaul (R).
Tx-19: Questions for a Prairie Dog by Xpatriated Texan - Brief diary with link to ad campaign against "prairie dog" incumbent Randy Neugebauer (R) by Dem challenger Robert Ricketts.
(VT-AL) Welch and Douglas are both going to win by demfromvt - Very brief diary offers anecdotal prediction that Dem Peter Welch is likely to defeat Martha Rainville.
(WI-03) Wisconsin 3rd Congressional has a Choice! by Anna Sukrana - Diarist suggests Chip Denure as alternative to incumbent Ron Kind in upcoming September 12 Democratic primary.
(WI-08): Kagen calls out Bush Administration on Katrina Catastrope by red2blue - Dem candidate Dr. Steve Kagen runs commercial critical of administration for handling of Hurricane Katrina and aftermath.
(CA-50) House Steals Election in CA-50 by agent double o soul - More on judge's ruling in challenge of special election between Dem Francine Busby and Brian Bilbray (R).
(CO-07) Perlmutter Denounces O'Donnell Immigration Plan to Draft High School Students into Border Patrol by CO Democrat - Brief diary details Dem candidate Ed Perlmutter's criticism of Rick O'Donnell (R) for his unusual "draft" proposal.
(FL-08) Alan Grayson - one hell of a Democrat by James Richardson - Highlights Democrat Alan Grayson's campaign commercials as he heads into primary race.
(FL-09) Updated: Ugly in Florida - Attacking Cleland Again by Susan S - Max Cleland is attacked after campaigning for Pyhllis Busansky (D) who is running against Repub Gus Bilirakis.
HI-02: Peace in paradise by raatz - Mazie Hirono, gearing up for September 23 Dem primary, defends her support for creation of new "U.S. Department of Peace."
(House-Var) Barry Welsh (IN-06): & John Cranley (OH-01) by Christopher Walker - Diarist ties together opponents of Dem candidates Barry Welsh and John Cranley.
Senate (13)
MO-Sen: Pharm Co's Secretly Dispense $$$ for GOP Medicare Ads by BentLiberal - Dems claim, and AP agrees, that expensive ads praising lawmakers such as incumbent Jim Talent (R) are paid for by the pharmaceutical industry.
(NH-Sen) Grand Ayatollah Judd Gregg by Republic Not Empire - Analysis of Repub incumbent Judd Gregg's regressive statements on academic freedom.
(NJ-Sen) NJ senate race by olowakandi - Very brief diary showing Tom Kean Jr.(R) narrowly leading Dem Bob Menendez in latest FDU poll.
NJ - Sen : Kean leading according to one poll by 2liberal - Suggestion that recent poll showing Tom Kean (R) leading may be an outlier, as others appear to give the nod to Dem Robert Menendez.
(NV-Sen) Jack Carter necessita su ayuda a la victoria! by Greg at Carter for Nevada - Update from campaign of Dem challenger Jack Carter, with poll asking for bilingual volunteers.
PA-Sen Rick Santorum is a Fear Mongering Moron by Florida Democrat - Incumbent Repub Rick Santorum takes familiar tack in spite of facing stern challenge from Bob Casey (D).
TN-Sen: Tennessee needs your help! (with poll) by Sidof79 - Diarist encourages protest of President's fundraising dinner for Repub Bob Corker in his race against Harold Ford, Jr. (D).
TN-Sen: Republican Cowardice by R o o k - Ties Repub Bob Corker more closely to President while showing contrast to Dem candidate Harold Ford, Jr.
TN-Sen: A Recap of the Last 48 Hours (w/POLL!) by GoldnI - Campaign intern for challenger Harold Ford, Jr. (D) shares accounts of work in race against Repub Bob Corker.
VA-SEN: What George Allen Should Have Learned from Strom Thurmond, Albert Watson, and John C West by Roatti - Diarist summons Virginia political history lessons to illuminate how incumbent George Allen's (R) racism won't help him in his campaign against Dem Jim Webb.
WA-Sen: McGavick misleading voters...again by sowinso - Analysis of deceptive ad against Dem candidate Maria Cantwell by challenger Mike McGavick (R).
(AZ-Sen) Pederson (AZ-Sen) goes on the attack by Dour - Democrat Jim Pederson's new ad holds Repub incumbent John Kyl accountable for his ties to the oil and gas industry.
(AZ-Sen) New Poll in AZ: Kyl Still Ahead, and more by Phalanges - Brief diary analyzing recent ASU poll showing incumbent John Kyl (R) holding lead over Dem challenger Jim Pederson.
Various (10)
New MD-Gov Poll: O'Malley leads Ehrlich by 4% by nickshepDem - Brief look at recent polling data showing Dem Martin O'Malley holding a lead over opponent Robert Ehrlich (R).
(MD-Var) Maryland Primary only 2 weeks away (PART II) by Sharon in MD - Second part of diary series providing analysis of three races in upcoming Dem primary.
(MN-State) Politics and the Media: The Edina (MN) Sun-Current by jbnr51 - Analysis of press quandaries over coverage of Dem Andrew Bourne who is running for State Senate in District 41.
(NH-Gov) Democrats are Really Popular in NH by nhcollegedem - Rundown on popular Democratic incumbent John Lynch.
(NY-State) CTG: Do It Ourselves by Princessprism - Kelly Keck fights on for a seat in the 107th NYS Assembly District as diarist relates disappointment in lack of funding and vows to "crash the gates."
(OH-Gov) Did we learn nothing from Mike Stark yesterday? by AlanF - Diarist's detailed analysis of recent news story posted by Kos on alleged GOP plant doing "man-in-the-street" interview.
(OR-State) Mike Shows Strength in Oregon City, Rural Areas by Mike Caudle for State Rep - Poll data shows Dem Mike Caulde has good chance to unseat statehouse majority leader Wayne Scott (R) in House District 39.
WI-Gov: Green (R) is toast by kos - Front-paged note on Repub Mark Green's funding woes as he challenges incumbent Jim Doyle (D).
CA- SOS Why we need Bowen for Secretary of State by bonniesac - Very brief diary stressing importance of electing Dem Debra Bowen, with link to article on Busby-Bilbray challenge in CA-50.
How the Club for Growth might help us win in November by jedinecny - A look at a variety of specific races and how they might be impacted by the Club for Growth.
General (6)
CrashingTheStates - A Netroots Project Update!! by RNiinNC - Update on project encouraging Kossacks to get involved in nationwide effort.
Immigrants shown to be major voting bloc by devstd - Findings of Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugee Rights shows this fast-growing new constituency.
Losing the paper trail .. by Bill Tchakirides - Short essay on voting/ballot integrity with link to keep 2004 Ohio ballots from destruction via website "Save the Ballots"
The 50-State Strategy: How's It Going So Far? (with poll) by Free Spirit - Brief diary offers poll to illuminate how Howard Dean's 50-State Strategy has affected us.
East Bay Dems - Tonight - Conga Lounge 6:30 p.m. by AustinSF - Too late to go to last night's festivities, but diarist speaks of the ongoing meeting of California progressive group.
Six Bottles For Six Seats (Election Night Party Idea) by Gibbo - A unique suggestion for following the Senate race results on Election Night.