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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 Thursday, 8/31 to 7:00 AM EDT Friday, 9/1.
Today's Menu Includes:
64 Diaries Overall
- 21 On House races
- With 16 covering individual Districts in 12 states
- 21 On Senate races
- Representing 11 different states
- 12 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 10 General election-related diaries
Over 500 diaries served to date. Bon appetit!
Volunteers still needed! - We expect this project to expand greatly as the election approaches and all help will be appreciated. (Incredible thanks to volunteers Nightprowlkitty, Alma, pattyp, Patriot Daily, Sevah, suejazz, LandofEnchantment, dannyinla, and welcome newcomer randallt.)
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 put the race number (or XX-Sen) at the beginning of the diary header. More diarists are now doing this and it is immensely helpful.
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)
Election Race Diary Rescue Roundup (8/31 - 68 Days to Daylight)
(7:00 AM, Thursday, 8/31 to 7:00 AM, Friday, 9/1): (64 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from K)
House (21)
(KS-Var) Taking Back the House State-by-State by ultrageek - Latest in continuing series profiles all House races in state (with links to previous diaries).
(MD-04) Did you know? Donna Edwards, first African American Congresswoman in Maryland by llwillia - Example displaying that "voting with the Democrats" is not always indicative of excellence in a politician, as challenger Donna Edwards takes on incumbent Albert Wynn in the Dem primary.
MN-02 Calling All Hollywood Liberals by chriscol - Dem challenger Coleen Rowley employs humor to blog a pointed response to accusations leveled by incumbent opponent John Kline (R).
NE-03: The seeds of the 50-State Strategy by PsiFighter37 - Extensive overview takes a look at the 50-state strategy while focusing on race between Dem Scott Kleeb and opponent Adrian Smith (R).
NH-02: We have a Hodes (D-NH) video clip! by keener - Link to video of Dem Paul Hodes and words of encouragement for his impending race with incumbent Charlie Bass (R).
(NJ - 5) Walking the walk by Doughnutman - Detailed profile of Dem candidate Paul Aronsohn and his walking tour of the district as he takes on incumbent E. Scott Garrett (R).
(NJ - 11) Taking the fight to the man by Doughnutman - Detailed look at Dem challenger Tom Wyka as he gears up to challenge Repub incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen.
(NY-20) Sweeney reelect below 50% in NY-20 by Steve WFP - A look at recent Siena poll that shows incumbent John Sweeney (R) holding decisive lead over Dem challenger Kirsten Gillibrand.
NY-24 Highlights for Late August by SteveWFP - Short diary covering the open Congressional race and giving information about Dem candidate Mike Arcuri, who is running against Repub Ray Meier.
(NY-29) Massa in the News and a rant in General by mariawells - Brief diary mentioning Fighting Dem Eric Massa's new media attention, including rant about the Secretary of Defense.
NY-29: Curiouser and curiouser by Pogues Fan - Examination of ads targeting Repub Randy Kuhl and the incumbent's curious reactions, as he prepares for stiff challenge from Fighting Dem Eric Massa.
PA-CD07 Joe Sestak by Wee Gordie - Background information on Joe Sestak (D) in his run against Repub incumbent Curt Weldon.
(WI-08) Top 10 Reasons why John Gard must not get Elected to WI's Open Seat by bulldog111 - Extensive list of Repub John Gard's political mishaps and flaws and more good reasons to vote for challenger Dr. Steve Kagan (D).
(CA-04) The Human Cost of War by Charlie Brown for Congress - Dem candidate Charlie Brown reflects on his own Vietnam service in analyzing the human costs of the Iraq War.
HI-02 Where are/were the Democrats? by Gary Hooser - Candidate Gary Hooser, running in Dem primary, poses question asking where Democratic voices have been - past and present - in criticizing war in Iraq.
HI-02: Gary Hooser endorsed by Sierra Club! by Zomanji - Candidate Gary Hooser scores big endorsement as he heads into upcoming Dem primary on September 23.
(IL-06) w the Liar vs. Tammy the Lion by velvetdays - Request for ideas to combat President's upcoming trip to campaign against Dem Tammy Duckworth in her fight against Peter Roskam (R).
IN-06 How I look, sound, and what I am saying. by Barry Welsh - Dem candidate Barry Welsh posts text of his latest speech, link to video, and more info on his challenge of incumbent Mike Pence (R).
(IN-09) EXCLUSIVE: DMF inside the IN-09 Hill v. Sodrel debate tonight! by Deny My Freedom - Diarist offers inside look at debate between Dem challenger Baron Hill and incumbent Mike Sodrel (R).
(IN-09) Baron Hill vs. Mike Sodrel - Liveblogging the Debate by MadCasey - Liveblogging of last night's debate between Dem challenger Baron Hill and incumbent Mike Sodrel (R).
(House-Var) Bob Novak and His Wacky Election Predictions by Steve Sinsiger - Diarist questions the clarity of pundit Bob Novak's predictions in a variety of House races.
Senate (21)
MI-Sen: BIG win for Michigan Democrats! by STEVEinMI - Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow win an environmental battle by helping to defeat the practice of trash dumping from Toronto into Michigan.
MT-Sen New Jon Tester Radio Spot by iliketodrum - Text of, and link to, new radio ad put out by Dem challenger Jon Tester as he takes on Repub incumbent Conrad Burns.
(NJ-Sen) Learning Multimedia while making Attack ads by growlroo - Diarist creates ad video asking Tom Kean, Jr. (R) why he is avoiding his party affiliation, as he runs against Dem Robert Menendez.
NV-Sen: About That Carpetbagger Thing by jedinecny - Diarist ably debunks possible Repub attacks on Dem candidate Jack Carter's dedication to Nevada.
NV-Sen Nevada and Jack Carter: The Underestimated 6th Seat by Nevada Blue - A defense of Dem Jack Carter's poll numbers and assertion that he is gaining on and perhaps surpassing his opponent John Ensign (R).
(NY-Sen) Breaking News: MoveOn Polling Tasini-Clinton Race by Al122 - Analysis and critique of MoveOn's decision to poll Dem primary race between Hillary Clinton and Jonathan Tasini.
(PA-SEN) My reply to Santorum's e-mail, arrrrrgh! by AntKat - Diarist shares contents of email from incumbent Rick Santorum (R) and response sent, along with links for donating to challenger Bob Casey (D), and Chad Kluko (PA-18).
RI-Sen: Laffey way up in the primary poll by kos - Front-page piece with analysis of the new poll numbers in Repub primary race between incumbent Lincoln Chafee and challenger Steve Laffey.
(RI-SEN) Coultergeist strikes again by blue meme - Editor & Publisher points out Ann Coulter's latest "joke," in which she seems to think incumbent Lincoln Chafee (R) should be shot.
RI-SEN: The Sheldon Whitehouse Facade - Candidate Carl Sheeler comments on Sheldon Whitehouse, who he will be opposing in upcoming Dem primary.
(TN-Sen) Will Harold Ford Jr. Practice What His Supporters Preach? by Freedonian - Criticism directed at Dem Harold Ford, Jr., for not fully supporting his fellow Democrats in other races.
TN-Sen: Not Quite "The Kiss," But Close (updated w/POLL!) by GoldnI - Repub candidate Bob Corker photographed embracing President, while case is made for acceptability of Harold Ford, Jr., as a conservative Dem.
(VA-Sen) Sen Allen to Receive Thurgood Marshall Award UPDATE by semiot - News that incumbent Repub George Felix Allen to receive award for "community leadership."
(VA-Sen) George Allen, the Marshall Fund Award, and the GOP by PM - Well-researched diary with links connecting GOP funding to group honoring Repub incumbent George Allen.
(VA-Sen) Help get contact info: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Board of Directors by cici414 - Contact information provided for board members of fund presenting award to George Allen (R).
VA-Sen: Allen thinks Virginian's are racist by kos - Front-paged item noting, and refuting, incumbent George Allen's (R) claims only the media were upset by racially-charged comments.
Va-Sen. Webb to see son off to Iraq by Granny Doc - Text of email from campaign manager of Dem challenger Jim Webb announcing cancellation of events after learning of his son's impending redeployment to Iraq.
VA-Sen: Paul Galanti, Swiftboater for Allen by Dems2004 - Swiftboater takes aim at challenger Jim Webb (D), while diarist takes aim at swiftboater.
VA-SEN: George Allen, Racial Panderer - to black folk! by New Deal democrat - National Review Online goes through the looking glass and bemoans incumbent George Allen's (R) "pandering" by accepting award from Marshall Scholarship Fund.
FL_Sen: Republicans heart Katherine Harris by UncommonSense - A look at polls showing Katherine Harris favored in the Repub primary, but not faring quite so well in the general against Dem Ben Nelson.
(HI-SEN) Akaka running hillariously bad ad in Hawai'i by socktopi - Brief diary with link to ad for incumbent Dem Daniel Akaka that diarist feels is better suited for comedy than campaigning.
Various (12)
(MD-State) Maryland Primary less than 2 weeks away (Part III) by Sharon in MD - Series continues with look at three state races on tap in upcoming Dem primary.
(MI-Gov) Granholm's Lead Stabilizing in Michigan? by Interrobanger - Analysis of polling in race between Jennifer Granholm (D) and Repub Dick DeVos.
(MT-State) 50 State(House) Strategy:Montana (Full Slate State) by ManfromMiddletown - Detailed, graphic look at state races proves there's more than just the Senate race going on in Big Sky Country.
NV-Var Roundup, Democratic Sweep Possible by DemMarineVet - Dem Senate candidate Jack Carter takes aim at Repub talking points, plus quick hits on House races.
(NY-Gov) Tom Suozzi vs Eliot Spitzer and progressive credentials in the NY-Gov Race by Roatti - Diarist states case that Tom Suozzi is the real progressive candidate in this race.
(OH-Gov) Some of His Best Friends Are Sodomites by jethro6355 - Analysis of the alliance between 2 Ohio Christian Right mega churches and Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell (R) who is running for Governor against Ted Strickland (D).
(OH-Gov) My Conversation with NM Gov. Bill Richardson (on Blogs, Iraq, Strickland, Energy) by czawadzki - Diarist interviews Governor Bill Richardson at campaign event for Dem Ted Strickland.
(OH-Gov) Big Democrat Backs Ken Blackwall For Ohio Gov by JellyPuddin - Formerly pro-Dem TV host and political activist Jeff Johnson inexplicably supporting Ken Blackwell (R) over Dem Ted Strickland.
(AR-Var) Arkansas: A Clean Sweep for Dems(?) by RandyMI - Promising news as Political Wire sees possibility of sweeping Dem victories in state races.
(CA-Gov) Good for California, Good for the Environment by dday - Diarist rises above politics to applaud the California evironmental initiative, and also gets in some kudos for Dem Phil Angelides on his stands for Prop 89 and other important issues.
CA-Gov: Phil Angelides - Update from the Campaign by Angelides 2006 - Communications Director for campaign of Dem Phil Angelides spreads news on his candidacy and upcoming events.
CA-SOS McPherson Attacks with Lies by Sarahkatheryn - Detailed debunking of Repub incumbent Bruce McPherson's claims that Dem challenger Debra Bowen has funded her campaign with Wal-Mart stock.
General (10)
California Votes to Quit Electoral College by - Lawmakers send Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger a bill that would make California the first state to jump aboard a national movement to elect the president by popular vote.
YouTube a Homeland Security Threat in California by Yes on Prop 89 - Arnold Schwarzenegger's threatens that Prop. 89's supporters videotaping political fundraisers and posting on youtube would be viewed as a homeland security threat.
HUGE THANKS for the tips, and some DC folks you should know by brahn - Front-paged, informative diary highlights the DLCC's work on behalf of state candidates, with info on many state races.
Iraq and 9/11: A 2006 Election Resurrection by Tom Ball - Overview and analysis of issues that Repubs will likely be using nationally and how Democrats can counter them.
East Bay Dems - Volunteers Needed by AustinSF - Another in series of diaries seeking more volunteers to help in progressive efforts, with descriptions of upcoming events in California.
Time: Dems Squabbling over Lack of Money for Elections by AZnomad - Diarist cites Time article suggesting lack of Democratic funding for elections, urges Dems to spend.
The Bush Push or Let's Make Iraq safe ... for Republicans ... by Abarnes3 - Ways for Democrats to refute the Republican talking points for the 2006 election when it comes to how to fight terrorism.
Women's Equality Day - Tea-4-2-Vote by amaliada - First-time diarist points out issues related to overseas voting and recalls what led to the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act, signed into law in 1976.
GOP nationalizing the 2006 election: another take by LoloMatt - Alternative take on the subject of Repubs "nationalizing" the upcoming election.
Aren't Public Polls worthless until November 1st? by mhinds01 - Discussion of the significance of polling in general, and how they can (and will) change as the election approaches.