From the diaries. mcjoan
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 Saturday, 9/2 to 7:00 AM EDT Sunday, 9/3.
Today's Menu Includes:
49 Diaries Overall
- 19 On House races
- With 15 covering individual Districts in 12 states
- 14 On Senate races
- Representing 9 different states
- 11 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 5 General election-related diaries
Over 600 diaries served to date. If you haven't overeaten yet, you're not trying hard enough!
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, randallt, and newcomers edgery, KnotIookin and cdale777.)
Another 'gentle suggestion' - Part of the idea of this compilation is that, hopefully, far more people will read about the race you're writing about than they might have otherwise, especially if they're not "high profile." If you want readers to understand what you're getting at, please write accordingly. Put in a little background on the race, with full names of the candidate(s) involved. It really does make a difference.
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 Roundup (9/2 - 66 Days to Daylight) (with links to first 10 diaries in series, covering 8/22-9/1).
(7:00 AM, Saturday, 9/2 to 7:00 AM, Sunday, 9/3): (49 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from M)
House (19)
MD-04:The Heat is On, Pre-Primary Report Update by jorndorff - Strong case for supporting challenger Donna Edwards in her run against entrenched incumbent Albert Wynn in September 12 Dem primary.
(MN-01) Something tells me I'm too invested in the '06 races by ultrageek - Diarist dreams of a campaign ad for Dem candidate Tim Walz.
MN-01: A Geographic Formula for Victory for Tim Walz by Mark27 - A look at geographic hotspots where Dem challenger Tim Walz might best focus his efforts in order to unseat Rep incumbent Gil Gutknecht.
(NE-02) I'm Cheering for Red...but it's not what you think (NE-02) by DMOmaha - Brief diary giving update on campaign for Dem challenger Jim Esch running against Lee Terry (R), and some anecdotal evidence on how perhaps the Repubs no longer think this is such a safe seat for them.
NH-02: Look ma, no red hands! WMUR caves to Glassjaw Bass (R-NH) by keener - Repub Charlie Bass gets station to air "watered-down" Moveon.org ads, removing the "read handed" segment, plus more reasons to vote for Dem challenger Paul Hodes.
(NY- 25) Just a Group of James T. Walsh's Real Constituents - the NAM by gwojtowy - A look at record of Repub incumbent Jim Walsh as he prepares to face winner of September 12 Dem primary.
PA-06: Jim Gerlach - Another Born-Again Republican Moderate by accumbens - A challenge of incumbent Jim Gerlach (R) on his recent attempts to distance himself from the President, as well as his positioning himself as a moderate in his challenge from Dem Lois Murphy.
PA-08: Kicking off the stretch run by PsiFighter37 - Photographic look at grand opening of challenger Patrick Murphy's (D) new headquarters as he gears up to challenge incumbent Repub Mike Fitzpatrick.
TX-19: Ricketts Calls Neugebauer's Immigration Lie by Xpatriated Texan - Op-ed by Dem challenger Robert Ricketts in Texas blog Blue 19th calling out incumbent Randy Neugebauer's (R) lies and egregious smears of Hispanics when talking about immigration.
(VT-AL) Peter Welch and the ability to listen by demfromvt - Short diary extolling Dem Peter Welch's ability to listen.
(CA-45) Bono Snarls at "Hollywood Liberals." That's a substitute for debate? by soyinkafan - Repub incumbent Mary Bono's launches attack on Dem challenger David Roth that appears short on substance, to say the least.
(CO-05, 06) Jay Fawcett and Bill Winter Live by TakeBackTheHouse - Short diary giving a heads up to live blogging at Firedoglake of Dem candidates Jay Fawcett (CO-5) and Bill Winter (CO-6), with multiple links.
CO-7 Candidate calls for draft for border guards by Duke1767 - Repub candidate Rick O'Donnell stands by unusual suggestion of "drafting" high schoolers for boarder patrol, as Dem opponent Ed Perlmutter takes strong issue with controversial plan.
FL-24: Tom Feeney's Tomfoolery by pattyp - Diarist proposes novel explanation as to why Repub Tom Feeney putting out ads supporting Dem Clint Curtis.
(FL- 25) Why I believe in Michael Calderin for FL-25 - Traveling to FL by HybriDude - Info on Dem challenger Michael Calderin's strong showing in recent debate in effort to upset incumbent Mario Diaz-Balart (R).
(FL-25) Live Blog: Meet Michael Calderin, youngest congressional candidate 2006 by Michael Calderin - Candidate Michael Calderin (D) and his staff set out case in liveblog in preparation for his run against Mario Diaz-Balart (R).
(IL-14) Cui bono from the people running America, Inc. by nyceve - Powerful reflection on who benefits from corruption in government and analysis of Dem John Laesch's recent email regarding (R) Denny Hastert's role in this corruption.
(IL-19) Durbin on Judges, Global Warming & November by Elise - Extensive diary on speech given by Senator Dick Durbin, including shout-out and link to Danny Stover (D), who's running against Repub incumbent John Shimkus.
(VAR-House) SQUAWK!!! The LATEST Republican Electroal Faux Pas by Steve Singiser - Seven GOP candidates copy NRCC talking points and use them verbatim to reply to AARP 2006 Congressional candidate interest survey (with article link in comments).
Senate (14)
(MD-Sen) Race Matters by FischFry - Analysis of the role of race in upcoming September 12 Dem primary between Ben Cardin and Kweisi Mfume.
MD-Sen: Letter from a Baltimore County Jail by lichtman - Candidate Allan Lichtman tells personal tale of being imprisoned for trying to enter Dem primary debate between Kweisi Mfumi and Ben Cardin.
(MN- Sen) Food and Politics at the Minnesota State Fair (photos) by Kayakbiker - Photo-diary of State Fair includes somber remembrance, and features excerpts of a debate between Dem Amy Klobuchar and Mark Kennedy (R) for the open senate seat.
(MN-Sen) Sen. Norm Coleman lied to me. by labrat60 - A disappointing experience for the diarist when he receives a response to his email querying incumbent Norm Coleman (R) on amendment preventing horse slaughter.
(MO-Sen) the Nail-Biter in Misery by Da Rat Bastid - A look at the important, but seemingly forgotten, contest between Dem challenger Claire McCaskill and incumbent Jim Talent (R).
(NY-Sen) My Friday at the NY State Fair starring Bill & Hillary Clinton and The Flaming Lips by lotdrecords - Diarist recounts meeting President and Hillary Clinton at State Fair, which also included an appearance by Dem primary challenger Jonathan Tasini.
(NY-Sen) MoveOn Decides "No Endorsement" in New York Senate Race by Al122 - News that incumbent Hillary Clinton is not receiving a Dem primary endorsement from MoveOn.org based largely on efforts of progressive anti-war activists in New York State, as she battles challenger Jonathan Tasini.
RI-Sen Race: 10 Reasons NOT to Elect Sheldon Whitehouse by CarlSheeler4U - Dem candidate Carl Sheeler posts diary laying out his platform in opposition to incumbent Sheldon Whitehouse (R).
(TN-Sen) TN - GOP Threatens TV Stations with Lawsuit over Dem Ad by tcorse - Repub group threatens lawsuits if local media refuses to pull ads critical of Repub Bob Corker, in his race against Dem opponent Harold Ford, Jr.
TX Sen - Kay Bailey Hutchison is scared of debate! by Andy30tx - Dallas newspaper changes rules to accommodate Repub incumbent Kay Bailey Hutchison, who fails to attend joint interview with paper as well as debate with Dem challenger Barbara Ann Radnofsky.
(VA-Sen) Geroge Allen's senate record by turn Virginia blue - Revealing list of voting ratings by various groups provides insight into priorities of Repub incumbent George Allen.
(VA-Sen) George Allen and Phone Sex by Private Joker - Excerpt of report that incumbent Repub George Allen has received campaign contributions from the former chairman of a major "dial-a-porn" service.
(WA-Sen) McGavick's big lie by abelenky - Local media tracks inconsistencies regarding drunk driving charges against Repub candidate Mike McGavick, who is running against Maria Cantwell (D).
(VAR-Sen) Lieberman - A Plea for keeping it in Proportion by fstlicho - Brief look places high-profile race in context of others by comparing the ActBlue records of Ned Lamont (CT-Sen) vs. Claire McCaskill (MO-Sen), Jon Tester (MT-Sen), Sherrod Brown (OH-Sen), Jim Webb (VA-Sen) and Bob Casey (PA-Sen)
Various (11)
MA Gov: Deval Patrick is the Netroots Candidate by Frederick Clarkson - Despite starting out with zero name recognition, corporate and civil rights lawyer Deval Patrick has become a viable primary challenger to the presumed Dem favorite, Tom Reilly.
MA-SOS: John Bonifaz - Overcoming Voter Apathy by railer - Discussion of how election of Dem John Bonifaz as Secretary of State could turn around apathy in young voters.
(MA-State) A small race, but an important one by plf515 - Local-level race highlights candidacy of Judith Knight against David Capeless for District Attorney in Berkshire.
(NM-Var) New Mexico Polling Released by fbihop - Analysis of polling data for Senate race as well as all three of the state's Congressional Districts.
(OH-Var) Ohio Kossacks can donate $100 to state races for FREE! by Winnie - Kossacks alerted to a unique state tax law that allows contributions of up to $100 to state races (correction in comments notes that this does not include Senate and House) with a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, with recommendations of Jennifer Brunner for Secretary of State and Tom Sawyer for Board of Education.
(VA-Var) 500 People Cheer Webb at Labor Day Kickoff Rally by lowkell - Comprehensive look at Labor Day rally featuring variety of Dem candidates, including Jim Webb (VA-Sen), and videos of Judy Feder (VA-10) and Andy Hurst (VA-11).
(CA-GOV) Ahnold the Charlatan Govenator in "Total Recall II" by nora - Brief diary expresses views on why incumbent Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is against global warming and hopes that Dem challenger Phil Angelides "terminates the Terminator."
(CA-Mayor) RACIAL HATRED AGAINST CINDY CHAVEZ PERSISTS by sjmayorwatch - Accusations of continuing prejudice directed at Dem challenger Cindy Chavez in race against Chuck Reed in upcoming Dem primary for Mayor of San Jose.
(CO-Var) Top Comments 9/1: Colorado Politics Edition by Ambrosius - Extensive linky roundup covering a variety of national and state-level races.
(CO-Var) Colorado 2006 Election by DavidThi808 - Analysis of multiple races including Governor and all seven House seats.
(IA-State) Vilsack: Liveblog of local Iowa event by jdeeth - Link to liveblog of Tom Vilsack's appearance last night at a fundraiser for State Senate candidate Bob Dvorsky in closely-divided state were every seat is crucial.
General (5)
Your Party NEEDS YOU More Than You May Think by winstnsmth - A call to action for Kossacks to get involved in the upcoming elections.
Training the Foot Soldiers by Jamison Heart - Project highlights efforts to encourage participation in educating grassroots activists.
Why is the Hoover Institution scared of me (and you)? by UTBriancl - Interesting analysis of Hoover Institution research fellow (and Republican) Bill Whalen's comments on opposing California's Proposition 89 on election reform and what his fear of the blogosphere reveals about entrenched interests on both sides of the aisle.
'Just Try Voting Here' by The Baculum King - Brief diary with link to article citing 11 worst localities to attempt to exercise your Right to cast a counted vote.
Ohio voter registration rules thrown out by KTinOhio - Review of District Judge ruling throwing out restrictive voter registration rules in Buckeye State.