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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, 9/6 to 7:00 AM EDT Thursday, 9/7.
Today's Menu Includes:
45 Diaries Overall
- 14 On House races
- With 12 covering individual Districts in 11 states
- 14 On Senate races
- Representing 8 different states
- 12 On Various election races
- 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.
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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!)
Election Race Roundup (9/6 - 62 Days to Daylight)
(7:00 AM, Wednesday, 9/6 to 7:00 AM, Thursday, 9/7): (45 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from R)
House (14)
(WA-08) Okay, who wants to help think of a proper greeting for Karl Rove in WA 08? by 2kate2 - Brief diary brainstorms on appropriate welcome for Karl Rove when he visits to campaign for incumbent Dave Reichert (R) in his race against Dem challenger Darcy Burner.
CA-11 need some SF/Oak volunteers for McNerney by tacky - Diarist gives extensive list of contacts to volunteer for Dem challenger Jerry McNerney as he tries to overtake incumbent Richard Pombo (R).
CO-07: O'Donnell fails to complete candidate Questionaire by CO Democrat - Dem candidate Ed Perimutter criticizes opponent Rick O'Donnell (R) for not responding to Rocky Mountain News' Candidate Questionnaire.
FL-24: Clint Curtis wins Dem primary; endorsements received so far by pattyp - With Tuesday's primary victory in the rearview, Dem challenger Clint Curtis takes new endorsements into race against incumbent Tom Feeney (R).
IA-02: Leach Re-Elect Under 50% by jdeeth - Brief diary reports poll of likely voters showing incumbent Jim Leach (R) at less than 50%, good news for Dem challenger Dave Loebsack.
(ID-01) Yes, They Really Do Own Idaho by jbearlaw -- Shows example of the lock Repubs have on Idaho and how Dem Larry Grant is the one to break it, in his race against Bill Sali (R).
(MI-11) Tony Trupiano goes Back on The Air today for 3 hours by BigDog04 - News of former progressive talk show host, now Dem candidate Tony Trupiano's returning to the local airwaves as he tries to unseat incumbent Repub Thad McCotter).
(NC-03) Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr. - Weak on Terror by Thomas Brock - A review of incumbent Walter Jones' (R) record on the important issues of terrorism legislation and link to former Marine and Dem challenger Craig Weber.
NE-03...New T.V. Ad by Scoot Kleeb--UPDATED by stevelungrin - A look at latest ads and money race in challenge between Dem Scott Kleeb and Adrian Smith (R).
(NJ-04) Analysis of a Disgusting Letter From a Congressman, Part 1 by mrcoder - First in a series dissecting a letter diarist received from incumbent Chris Smith (R), who squares off against Dem challenger Carol Gay.
PA-08: Introducing Patrick Murphy to the Penn Democrats by PsiFighter37 - Author speaks as deputy finance director for Penn College Democrats about meeting at which challenger Patrick Murphy got to connect solidly with young college Dems, as he tries to overcome incumbent Mike Fitzpatrick (R).
(PA-09) Boots on the Ground by Tony Barr - Dem challenger Tony Barr lays out positions and discusses what incumbent Bill Shuster (R) doesn't understand about his constituent's issues.
(House-Var) Tons of new House polls by Nathaniel Ament Stone - Diarist raises some questions about Constituent Dynamics' new poll numbers with specific attention to a few races.
(House-Var) 30 House races polled by kos - Front-paged item offers more detailed analysis of the polls recently out from Constituent Dynamics.
Senate (14)
TN-Sen: Acting Sleazy by R o o k - Repub Bob Corker reacts to accusations, while diarist also dissects campaign ads directed at Dem opponent Harold Ford, Jr.
(VA-Sen) Webb Campaign Responds to Allen Theft of Durbin by Hkingsley - Short diary linking to text of note from Dem Jim Webb's campaign site that George Allen (R) copycatted Dick Durbin's bill helping veterans trying to pass it off as his own.
(VA-Sen) How Low Will Senator Allen (VA-R) Go, Theft? by Maaarrk - Another look at Repub George Allen's theft of Dick Durbin's language on DOD bill.
VA-Sen - Webb Responds to Allen Theft by Granny Doc - Still another take with more excerpts from Jim Webb's email referring to George Allen's copying Senator Dick Durban's language on DOD bill in this recommended diary.
WI-Senate: 6 days to the Primary by ben masel - Den candidate Ben Masel (D) shares his thoughts about his grassroots campaign efforts and ideas for the future.
(HI-Sen) Akaka vs. Case Another Look at the Record by HiD - Analysis of ratings from Progressive Punch on incumbent Daniel Akaka and challenger Ed Case leading up to September 23 Dem primary.
MD-Sen: Steele Cut and Ran From Me by leeroxxor - President of the Maryland Federation of College Democrats confronts Repub Michael Steele on his acceptance of money from lobbyists, as Steele's campaign manager whisks him away; either Ben Cardin or Kweisi Mfume will serve as challenger after the Dem primary.
MO-Sen: DSCC Smacks Talent by St Louis Woman - Brief diary reviews ads by challenger Claire McCaskill (D) in her race against incumbent Jim Talent (R).
(OH-Sen) Letter to the Editor for Sherrod Brown by DemBrock - Diarist posts letter to the editor that was sent to three local newspapers in support of Sherrod Brown (D) in his race against Repub Mike DeWine.
(PA-Sen) No Casey? Santorum in Drag? It Must be Labor Day in Pennsylvania by dlindorff - News from labor day events notes absence of Dem challenger Bob Casey, while incumbent Rick Santorum appears and is accused of playing "dress-up."
(Var-Sen) Cause for Concern? New Jersey and Missouri Sen Races by blueday - Report on two new polls shows a shift that demonstrates the need for DSCC support for Dems Claire McCaskill (MO-Sen) and Bob Menendez (NJ-Sen).
(Var-Sen) Forget ABC - concentrate on TN, VA and NJ by Howaboutthetruth - Brief diary poses a reminder of the importance of key Senate races and cautions against distraction.
(Var-Sen) Campaign 2006 - Top 10 Senate Races by bobburnett - Overview of key races in upcoming election chockfull of linky goodness for various candidates.
(Sen-Var) Where Has all the Cash Gone? by pierredude - Quick look at what's in the coffers of "safe Dem incumbent" seats poses question as to where the money might be better spent.
Various (12)
(SC-State) GOP Shoot a Dove on 9/11 Fundraiser by MisterC - Just a note (with link) about State Superintendent candidate Karen Floyd's (R) $100-per person Dove-Shoot fundraiser scheduled for 9-11.
(WI-State) Wisco voters, i'm undecided on AG dem primary, HELP!... by astronautagogo - Diarist solicits Kossack opinions and advice regarding the September 12 Dem primary for Attorney General.
(CA-Gov) ACTION: CA Health Care Bill to be Vetoed by Governator by willers - Diarist points out urgent action item as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to veto California's comprehensive healthcare bill SB 840, while noting that Dem challenger Phil Angelides supports affordable healthcare.
CA-Gov: Schwarzenegger Continues to Dodge Iraq Question by Angelides 2006 - Video link and excerpts of Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign manager's evasions of the Iraq issue, despite having been a deputy assistant to the president and counselor to Dick Cheney, and a member of Karl Rove's inner circle.
FL-GOV - Don't just hand Jeb's job to Crist by indierik - Strong encouragement to not cede Governor's Mansion to Repub Charlie Crist in his race against Jim Davis (D).
(IL-State) Updates from the Pete Gutzmer Campaign by lubarsh - Update from Dem candidate Pete Gutzmer on 27th District State Senate race, incoming endorsements, and why continued support is important.
(MD-Var) Maryland Democrats must Focus on the African-American Vote by andy x - Compelling case is made that Maryland Dem candidates must reach out to black voters, with list of issues.
(MI-Gov) MI-Gov: DeVos calls out the lawyers on the new MDP ad by wizardkitten - Repub candidate Dick DeVos is trying to defend himself against a scathing Michigan Democratic Party ad by having his campaign lawyers send letters urging broadcasters not to run the ad.
(MI-Var) MI-LEG New TV Ad debuts TODAY! by fergusonforcongress - Consultant for Coalition for Progress links to new ad blasting Repubs in various state and national races.
(NM-Var) New Mexico Poll Wrapup by fbihop - Comprehensive line-up of races and polls, state, local and national in New Mexico.
(PA-Var) Polls, Anecdotes Indicate Pennsylvania Democratic Landslide by State Rep Mark Cohen Dem PA - A reading of the tea leaves as it relates to polling data in various Keystone State races.
(Various) Candidate Websites - good or bad? (part 2) by FleetAdmiralJ - Second part of series looks at a cross-section of candidates websites, both Dem and Repub, and gives critique of them.
General (5)
The Abramoff 64 + 34 Competitive Races = BIG GOP Trouble by dengre - A look at how the Jack Abramoff scandal should be tied to the Repubs, with detailed listing of every race in which a connection can be made to date.
An Old Friend is Back (1st diary) by mediumlite - Diarist lauds the return of website dedicated to tracking poll results for various races.
Black Box Voting, The FDA and 21 CFR Part 11 by Jersey Joe - In-depth look at how an FDA regulation could conceivably cover voting inspections.
Verifying our Elections by eve - Very brief diary with link asking for volunteers for "election transparency project."
You mean you aren't on Party Builder yet? by Jordan LFW - Link provided to new networking tool from the DNC with explanation of bells and whistles.