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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 Tuesday, 9/5 to 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday, 9/6.
Today's Menu Includes:
67 Diaries Overall
- 26 On House races
- With 25 covering individual Districts in 19 states
- 13 On Senate races
- Representing 8 different states
- 22 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 6 General election-related diaries
Over 800 diaries served to date! Bottle of red... bottle of white... whatever kinda mood you're in tonight...
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, edgery, and cdale777.)
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).
Election Race Roundup (9/3 - 65 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/4 - 64 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/5 - 9 WEEKS TO GO!)
(7:00 AM, Tuesday, 9/5 to 7:00 AM, Wednesday, 9/6): (67 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from P)
House (26)
(PA-12) Murtha, Cleland Rally Call! by jimmydean 201 - Campaign of Dem incumbent John Murtha faces swiftboat attacks head-on as Diana Irey (R) tries to take the seat.
TN-09: A seat worth fighting for (2 of 3) by Sidof79 - Second part of series continues detailed look at key issues in race between Dem Steve Cohen and opponent Mike White (R).
VT-AL Republican to campaign with Bush by Sentryst -Repub candidate Martha Rainville, fighting for Bernie Sanders' seat against Dem Peter Welch, is hosting a fundraiser with Barbara Bush almost a year to the day after her infamous remarks in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
WA-05 Peter Goldmark's Fantastic Fundraising by peagreen - Dem Peter Goldmark outaises opponent Cathy Ann Rodgers (R) for the second FEC period in a row.
(WI-03) What IS Choice? by Anna Sukrana - Tough call as positions of candidates Ron Kind and Chip DeNure have diarist sitting out upcoming September 12 Dem primary.
(WI-08) NRCC Hits the Fan in Wisconsin's 8th by red2blue - Repubs choose to attack Dr. Steve Kagen even before next week's Democratic primary.
AZ-01: Simon represents a real threat to Renzi by donnatella - Media report notes that Ellen Simon, one of several Democrats running for the seat, could give Repub Rick Renzi a run for the money and then turns around and attacks her - attacks the diarist refutes.
CA-04: Ask an Iraqi War Veteran Who Supports the Troops? Certainly Not Doolittle. by Charlie Brown for Congress - Fighting Dem Charlie Brown quotes letter from his Air Force pilot son, and criticizes Repub incumbent John Doolittle for his lack of support for our military men and women.
(CA-11) Let's Follow the Money: PFDs (Pombo Diaries #35) by Land of Enchantment - Continuation of series focusing on incumbent Repub Richard Pombo, examining his financials as derived from Congressional Personal Financial Disclosure (PFD) forms.
(CA-46) Pending Draft? Anti-war protests come to congressman's lawn by Maaarrk - Another take on incident in front of Repub incumbent Dana Rohrabacher's home which culminated in shouting match with parents of Iraq vets.
CO-05: AP Picks up on Colorado's GOP Clash by BudMan - Links to AP story detailing lingering clash between right-wing Repub candidates Doug Lamborn and Joel Hefley.
CT-04: GOTV for Diane Farrell Sat. Sept. 9th by brookeb - Volunteers to participate by canvassing for Dem challenger Diane Farrell this coming Saturday, September 9, as she looks to unseat incumbent Chris Shays (R).
(FL-5) Strong Dem wins FL dist 5 Primary by barbian - Brief diary notes that small-budget campaign of John Russell (D) could use attention and funding as it takes primary victory into race against incumbent Ginny Waite-Brown (R).
HI-02: Updates and thoughts by Skaje - Analysis and prognostications of both Democratic and Repub races in upcoming September 23 primaries.
(ID-01) Washing windows for Larry Grant by Green Zombie - Volunteer "cleans up" for campaign of Dem Larry Grant as he attempts to win open seat from Repub Bill Sali.
IL-6: Too much tea and sympathy? by DWG - Diary and comments highlight the paucity of events on the schedule for Dem candidate Tammy Duckworth and suggest that "coffee and sympathy may not be enough to turn this district blue" in race against Pete Roskam (R).
(IL-10) IL Tenth: Interest in Dan Seals Grows as he is Interviewed by Chicago's CBS Affiliate by ebgill - Local news coverage of Dem challenger Dan Seals and his incumbent opponent, Mark Kirk (R).
Il-19 - Dan Stover vs. John "rubber stamp" Shimkus by akdude6016 - Dem challenger Danny Stover continues uphill fight against incumbent John Shimkus (R).
IN-03: GOP incumbent draws fire from local paper by Christopher Walker - Record of incumbent Mark Souder (R) taken to task by Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette as he tries to hold off Dem challenger Thomas Hayhurst (along with mention of Dem Tina Taviano's Allen County sheriff race).
(KS-01) A Rainbow Flag in Meade Kansas & the Good People that Suffered by John Doll - Description of a town's bigotry and the hurt it's caused, with a look at campaign trail of Dem John Doll's challenge to incumbent Jerry Moran.
MD-04: Donna Edwards Nabs MoveOn Endorsement by jorndorff - Challenger Donna Edwards receives decisive endorsement in MoveOn voting for Dem primary against incumbent Albert Wynn, in race in which primary winner will take House seat.
(NC-08) Charlotte Observer Credits Netroots, Highlights Out of Touch Opponent (NC-08) by Larry Kissell - Challenger Larry Kissell (D) relates Charlotte Observer's front-page story on the netroots, his campaign, and Repub opponent Robin Hayes' (R) lack of knowledge about the Internet.
NY-20: Gillibrand TV ad about Iraq by Steve WFP - Brief diary with links to Dem challenger Kirsten Gillibrand's TV ad regarding Repub incumbent John Sweeney and his "stay the course" message.
(NY-20) Kirsten Gillibrand ad ties Sweeney to Bush on Iraq 100% by Andrew C White - Link to ad for Dem challenger Kirsten Gillibrand as she tries to unseat incumbent Repub John Sweeney.
NY-25 by Morphus100 - A look at participants in upstate race poses question of how Dem challenger Dan Maffei should take on incumbent Jim Walsh (R).
OH-12 -- The Ohio Race you haven't heard about. Bob Shamansky v. Pat Tiberi by bonobo - Previously "safe" Repub seat may be changing as Dem challenger Bob Shamansky's war chest is growing while incumbent Pat Tiberi is distancing himself from President with great haste.
Senate (13)
(PA-Sen) Brownback Mountain: Why the Handsome Ones are the Scariest by Sarahkatheryn - Comparison of the traits of Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Sam Brownback (R-KS), and the former's impact on the career of the latter.
(PA-Sen) Casey Opposes Republican Spending Cuts, Tax Giveaways by State Rep Mark Cohen Dem PA - Diarist summarizes the MTP debate between Dem challenger Bob Casey and incumbent Rick Santorum (R), focusing on domestic policy issues.
RI SEN: Election Politics: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy by CarlSheeler4U - A look at the political landscape in Rhode Island in advance of next week's primaries questions whether dollars spent equal votes.
TN-Sen: Will Christians Vote Corker? by R o o k - Local TV station questions whether Repub base loyalty for Bob Corker is eroding in his race against Dem Harold Ford, Jr.
(VA-Sen) Felix: a crispy, crackly, crunch. by revenant - Anecdotal account provides optimism that Dem challenger Jim Webb will unseat George Allen (R).
(VA-Sen) George Allen: "Libertarian?" Hahahahaha! by lowkell - Incumbent George Allen's new netroots coordinator John Henke is making some outlandish claims about his client in his race against Dem challenger Jim Webb.
(VA-Sen) Sen. Allen, Lose the Noose by RamR - Alternating between pictures of Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi, and graphic photos of lynchings of blacks in America, diarist challenges incumbent George Allen (R) to explain the noose he had in his office and his overall stance on racism.
(FL-Sen) Breaking: Katherine Harris Leads in GOP Florida Primary by BlueTide - More analysis of the Katherine Harris' Repub primary victory and whether that's good or bad for incumbent Ben Nelson (D).
HI-Sen: Comparing Ed Case and Dan Akaka by MelUH - Very brief diary with 10-point statement contrasting challenger Ed Case and incumbent Dan Akaka in next week's Dem primary.
MD-Sen: Russell got Duped by Steele by andy k -A challenge to Russell Simmons' statements regarding his endorsement of Michael Steele (R) in the Senatorial race.
NV-SEN: BREAKING! John Ensign LOVES PUPPIES! by Greg at Carter for Nevada - Campaign of Dem challenger Jack Carter responds to incumbent John Ensign's (R) puppy-holding campaign ad.
(Sen-Var) WHO we WILL elect to the Senate in 2006 by jedc - Analysis of "prediction markets" and their predictions for this year's contested Senate races.
(Sen-Var) Santorum, Allen Tie in Washingtonian's "No Rocket Scientist" Award by PM - Brief diary noting Washingtonian Magazine's tabbing of Rick Santorum (R-PA) and George Allen (R-VA) as tied for second place for dubious honor.
Various (22)
(PA-Var) Help take back Central PA by hartboy - Extensive selection of info and links on PA candidates and elections.
(TX-Var) Attacking Republicans on Television in Texas by Richard Morrison - Diarist outlines many races in Texas featuring and linking to an ad he produced on behalf of Fort Bend County Democrats.
(UT-Var) Build up to a monster campaign day... by mp - Roundup of candidate events for various races.
(VT-Var) Larges Global Warming Demonstration in the US ... so far by vermontmade - Demonstration focuses on global warming where "all of Vermont's Congressional and Senatorial candidates signed on to a tough global warming pledge."
(CA-Gov) On Healthcare, Democratic Party, Angelides Have No Beef by fairleft - Diarist questions why Phil Angelides (D) won't oppose Repub Arnold Schwarzenegger's health plan and go for a universal single-payer system.
(CA-Gov) The B.S. Index by Alliance for a Better California - Diarist applauds Dem candidate Phil Angelides for continuing to link Repub Arnold Schwarzenegger to President in his campaign ads.
(CA-Gov) Global Warming. California Acts. by environmentalist - Analysis of impact new state legislation signed by Repub Arnold Schwarzenegger will have.
(CA-Gov) Angelides Nipping at Arnold's Heels? by krishna - Diarist reports that challenger Phil Angelides (D) has closed to within six points of incumbent Repub Arnold Schwarzenegger while comments debate whether the race has a chance of becoming competitive.
(CA Gov) Angelides picks up Key Endorsement: LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa by californiaesquire - Very brief item notes Dem challenger Phil Angelides' big endorsement today, with mention of John Edwards upcoming appearance on Saturday.
(CA-Var) California campaign season beginning by janinsanfran - Pictures and information from Democratic rally in diarist's neighborhood.
FL-GOV: Jim Davis: "How sweet it is!" by SDorn - Celebration with link to donate to campaign of Jim Davis, who emerges from tough Democratic primary with 47% of the vote.
(FL-State) Randall Terry's GOP Insurgency Goes Down in Flames byFrederick Clarkson - Noted anti-abortion crusader Randall Terry shows poorly against Repub incumbent Jim King in District 8 race.
(FL-Var) Florida Primaries: It's Showtime! by AAbshier - "Preview" of yesterday's primary elections should provide interesting comparison to today's results.
(FL-Var) Florida Primary prediction thread by Nathaniel Ament Stone - Brief diary offering predictions on yesterday's primary and offering to serve as open thread on subject.
(FL-Var) Florida Primary Election Returns Thread by jiacinto - Link to Secretary of State website, returns and comments from last night's primary races.
(MD-Var) Maryland Primary Election only 1 week away by Sharon in MD - A look at more races on tap for the Dem primary, now only six days away.
(MN-Gov) Gallup: MN Gov: Hatch takes the lead by olowakandi - Very brief poll showing Mike Hatch (D) closing recent deficit and now in a virtual deadlock with Repub Tim Pawlenty.
(NM-Var) NM-Local Races; More NM Polling by fbihop - A look at polling data on a pair of local-level races in New Mexico.
OH-AG/Gov: New Tool To Prosecute Blackwell by Mark Adams - An extensive look at voting policies for the upcoming election, particularly as it relates to the Attorney General's potential role in the Governor's race.
(OH-Gov) Today's Strickland-Blackwell Debate--the most telling remarks by Renee in Ohio - Diarist excerpts part of the transcript in the debate between Dem Ted Strickland versus Ken Blackwell (R).
(OH-Gov) Strickland vs. Blackwell: Round One by KTinOhio - A look at first of debates between Dem Ted Strickland (D) and Repub Ken Blackwell.
(OR-State) Reversing the Trend of Falling Wages, Lost Jobs by Mike Caudle for State Rep - Dem candidate Mike Caudle compares his economic plan for Oregon with his Repub opponent Wayne Scott in House District 39 race.
General (6)
California: Cease Call-Time by Yes on Prop 89 - Detailed explanation of California's Proposition 89 (Clean Money and Fair Elections Act).
Nov. Vote NOT "Just About Iraq"! by Detroit Mark - As the campaign season officially begins, this diarist reminds us of all the other reasons not to vote for a republican anywhere this coming November.
Tips for Bloggers to Influence Voters by R2 - Diarist provides 10 practical tips for influencing your neighbors and winning this election through the use of local newspapers' blogs.
The Patriot Corps is Heading Out by Senator Russ Feingold - Senator Feingold brings the dKos community up-to-date on the Progressive Patriots Fund's Patriot Corps, a program designed to provide trained grassroots field organizers to democratic campaigns in several national and local races.
Connection - gas prices and the election? by Dr Squid - Brief diary raises question as to whether gas prices in bordering states are different because of election races.
Poll geeks rejoice: the VOTEMASTER returneth! (Electoral-vote.com relaunched) by rocketpup - Announcement of relaunch of website consisting of extensive data and information for those following various races.