(From the diaries--georgia10)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 Friday, 9/8 to 2:00 PM EDT Saturday, 9/9.
Today's Menu Includes:
75 Diaries Overall
- 34 On House races
- With 24 covering individual Districts in 17 states
- 24 On Senate races
- Representing 11 different states
- 11 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 6 General election-related diaries
Over 1,000 diaries served to date!!! Man, that's a whole lotta 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.
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!)
Election Race Roundup (9/6 - 62 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/7 - 61 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/8 - 60 Days to Daylight)
(7:00 AM, Friday, 9/8 to 2:00 PM, Saturday, 9/9): (75 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from T)
House (34)
Tx-19: Overbilled or Ignored? by Xpatriated Texan - A look at local agricultural policies takes incumbent Randy Neugebauer (R) to task as he prepares for challenge from Dem Robert Ricketts.
(VA-11)Introducing the newest Member of Team Hurst by Pitin - Paid staffer for campaign of Dem challenger Andrew Hurst shares experiences that led to that role as candidate prepares to take on incumbent Repub Tom Davis.
(VA-11) Tom Davis Deceives the Public by Ambivalent Mumblings - Trek through website of incumbent Tom Davis (R) reveals questionable endorsements in his election battle against Dem challenger Andrew Hurst.
WA 05 Missing Cathy Ann? by peagreen - Some info on a new GOP fundraising push and Repub incumbent Cathy McMorris' roadtrips as she faces challenge from Dem Peter Goldmark.
CO-05: GOP wakes up, sees Fawcett in rear-view mirror by Phoenix Rising - Press release regarding embattled Repub Doug Lamborn's challenge to Dem opponent Jay Fawcett (D) for a series of debates.
CO-07 Candidates Clash by CO Democrat - Diarist reports on charges and counter-charges between candidates Rick O'Donnell (R) and Ed Perlmutter (D), as reported in the Denver Post.
ID-01: Bill Sali, Unfair and Unbalanced by kay dub - Brief diary with links to Dem candidate Larry Grant looks at interesting positions of Repub Bill Sali as well as his lack of favor with others in his party.
ID-01:New Poll--Democrat Larry Grant LEADING?!?!?! by Steve Singiser - Seemingly startling poll report shows Democrat Larry Grant with lead over Bill Sali (R), but caution is encouraged from unusually high undecided percentage.
(KS-01) Kansas is a Blue State, Folks. by John Doll - Dem challenger John Doll shares many sources to back his claim that his state is trending away from the Repubs, as he prepares to challenge incumbent Jerry Moran (R).
(MD-04) Call your friends! Kos is right; Wynn's corrupt! by Sharon in MD - Serious questions raised about practices of incumbent Al Wynn along with endorsement of Donna Edwards for Tuesday's Dem primary.
MD-04: Wynn in "Political Challenge of his Career," Fabricates Endorsements by jorndorff - Highlights of WaPo article on tough challenge Donna Edwards is giving to her Democratic primary opponent, incumbent Alfred Wynn, in race to be decided on Tuesday.
MI-09: Knollenberg feasts, Skinner pounds pavement by Jordan LFW - Comparison of campaigning method of incumbent Repub Joe Knollenberg and Dem challenger Nancy Skinner paints sharp contrast.
Tim Walz (MN-01) under attack, Republicans ramps up the Lie Machine by The Big E - Comparison of past of Fighting Dem Tim Walz to incumbent Gil Gutknecht (R), as likely Repub primary winner tries to smear Walz with decade-old DUI charge, which was thrown out.
(MO-Var) Taking Back the House State-by-State - MISSOURI! by ultrageek - Diarist shows us the "Show Me State" in latest in series, including links to previous diaries.
(NC-08) Give Larry Kissell 10 and He'll Give You Congress, (NC-08) by The Southern Dem - Dem challenger Larry Kissell reaches out to dKos community with latest effort in his innovative campaign against Repub incumbent Robin Hayes.
(NC-13) Vernon Robinson: Gargantuan Nutbag by bkaufma - Links "highlighting" ads from challenger Vern Robinson (R) and his campaign style against progressive incumbent Brad Miller (D).
NH-02: Help Paul Hodes GOTV This Weekend by MissLaura - Announcement of GOTV efforts for candidate Paul Hodes in the runup to Tuesday's Dem primary.
(NJ-07) Ferguson and Rumsfeld by Linda Stender - Dem candidate and challenger Linda Stender quotes from local interview to take aim at incumbent Mike Ferguson's (R) support of the administration on Iraq.
(NV-02) NV CD2 The Race of the Hindenburgs by texex - A look at little-publicized race between newcomers Jill Derby (D) and opponent Dean Heller (R) with information on positions of each.
(NY-19) The Times They Are a-Changin', NY-19 by afox - Overview of various components of race and Repub Sue Kelly, as well as each of the four Dem challengers who will vie to oppose her in Tuesday's primary.
(NY-19) Attack on bloggers and Ned continues (NY-19, Sue Kelly) by NYPopulist - Repub incumbent Sue Kelly launches preemptive attack on "lefty bloggers" and her unnamed opponent, which will be decided in Tuesday's Dem primary.
(NY-20) My Republican congressman never heard about Bush's signing statements by Hanyost - Diarist relates personal conversation with Repub John Sweeney in which incumbent appears to have no knowledge of President's signing statements.
(NY-20) - NYBri Endorses Kirsten Gillibrand + Must See TV by NYBri - Long-time Kossack and local candidate Brian Keeler posts diary and ad link endorsing Kirsten Gillibrand (D) in her race against Repub John Sweeney.
NY-20: Gillibrand interview on local NPR station by Team Slacker - Link to an NPR interview of Dem Kirsten Gillibrand, laying out her positions as she faces Rebpu incumbent John Sweeney.
(NY-20) My Republican congressman says we Americans do not eat our horses by Hanyost - Ironic look at incumbent John Sweeney (R) "taking a stand" against a position held by the President in a less-than-crucial issue, as he goes against Dem challenger Kirsten Gillibrand.
(NY-20) Contact Albany's ABC affiliate regarding Sweeney Smear Ad by LuLu - Request to contact local station for inconsistent stance on running controversial ads from incumbent Repub John Sweeney as opposed to Dem challenger Kirsten Gillibrand.
NY-20: New Activist Group Formed to Expose Sweeney's Record by colin neal - New online group formed for progressive activists to share research of the troubled record of Repub incumbent John Sweeney as he tries to hold his seat against Kirsten Gillibrand (D).
NY-24: early September highlights in the Mike Arcuri race by Steve WFP - Info and links on Mike Arcuri's (D) Labor Day appearance as he gears up to take on Repub Ray Meier for open seat.
NY-25: Walsh caught lying on tape (with audio) by Pogues Fan - A look at the record of incumbent Repub Jim Walsh as it relates to voting on increasing the minimum wage as opposed to congressional pay increases.
OH-02: Veterans Endorse Wulsin Over Schmidt by Vic Wulsin - Victoria Wulsin (D) reports important endorsement from Veterans and Military Families for Progress as she tries to unseat Repub Jean Schmidt.
(OH-15) Ohio's Congressional Candidate Mary Jo Kilroy blasted in video by Reporter Guy - Video shows unflattering incident involving Dem candidate Mary Jo Kilroy, who takes on incumbent Repub Deborah Pryce.
PA-04: Rubber Stamper Takes Poll, Hides Results by Whigsboy - Incumbent Repub Melissa Hart takes poll for race against challenger Jason Altmire (D) but for some reason refuses to release results, as diarist also notes significant majority of registered Dems in district.
Why PA-07 is Ground Zero for 'Path to 9/11' by Montco PA Dem - Is Curt Weldon's (R) campaign going to use the movie "Path to 911" against Dem opponent Joe Sestak because Joe was one of President Clinton's national security advisors?
(House-Var) UPDATE: There are now 53 House races the Democrats can take in 2006 by DanfromRaisingKaine - Extensive roundup and links looks at potential Dem gains in House.
Senate (24)
TN-Sen: Remember the lawsuit? by sidof79 - Diarist attacks merit, or lack thereof, of lawsuit filed on behalf of Repub Bob Corker regarding ad for opponent Harold Ford, Jr. (D).
TN-Sen: Laughing So Hard at the GOP! by R o o k - Bob Corker's (R) website touts "Blueprint for Tennessee," but apparently fires a few blanks as new poll numbers show Dem Harold Ford, Jr. continuing to close the gap.
VA-Sen: don't let your friends vote green! by tomVA - A look at the potential impact of Green candidate Glenda Gail Parker on the race between Dem challenger Jim Webb and incumbent Geroge Allen (R).
(VA-Sen) Webb's First TV Ad Online by davestroup - Text of email sent by campaign of challenger Jim Webb (D) announcing new online TV ad.
(VA-Sen) Webb Ad Features St. Ronnie by TeddySanFran - Short diary criticizes Dem challenger Jim Webb for positive use of former President Ronald Reagan in newest ad.
(VA-Sen) Thanks, Sen. Macaca et al.! by cwhig - Washington Times editorial uncovers another curious move by incumbent George Allen (R) in his race against Dem challenger Jim Webb.
VA-SEN: Nancy Reagan calls for Webb ad to be pulled by Loudoun County Dem - Former First Lady denounces use of former President's speech praising Jim Webb (D) in a biographical ad, yet notes instances of Repub use of image that apparently have gone unchallenged.
(VA-Sen) The Reagan Library doesn't want ANY candidate to use his image, unless.... by VirginiaDem - Reagan Library seems to have a double-standard about using late President's likeness as it appears to be okay for Repub George Allen, not for Dem Jim Webb.
VA-Sen It's Over. Too Bad No One Sent George Allen The Memo by New Sweden - Short rundown with article quotes speculates on why George Allen (R) will lose his election battle with Jim Webb (D).
(WA-Sen) Republicans worried Cantwell might influence lobbyists... by Big Time Patriot - Speculation that Repubs may try to link lobbyist scandal to Dem incumbent Maria Cantwell in her race against challenger Mike McGavick (R).
(AZ-Sen) Kyl's lead over Pederson down to a mere six points by etherapy - Brief diary notes Hotline/National Journal reports of new poll showing incumbent Jon Kyl's (R) lead over Dem challenger Jim Pederson shrinking to a mere six points.
(CA-Sen) Is the Democratic Party the B-team of Corporate America? by Al122 - Focus on article by Green Party candidate Todd Chretien on the state of the Democratic party in America.
(MD-Sen) NOW Endorses Mfume by jct - Link to National Organization for Women's statement of endorsement of Kweisi Mfume (D) in Tuesday's Democratic primary.
MO-Sen: former Talent intern appointed to chair St. Louis city elections board by docstymie - Questions raised about recent appointment to election board and what this could mean to race between Jim Talent (R) and Dem challenger Claire McCaskill.
MO Sen: President Clinton raises $1 million for Claire McCaskill by St. Louis Woman - Brief diary with link to article describes Saturday fundraiser for Dem Clarie McCaskill (D) that should be a big boost in her race against incumbent Jim Talent (R).
(MO-Sen) Silly mistakes that can hurt (MO-Sen) by annetteboardman - Diarist expresses support for Dem challenger Claire McCaskill but suggests that missteps could cost her campaign against incumbent Jim Talent (R).
(MO-Sen) Bill Clinton, Live in St. Louis by Edge - Former President Bill Clinton pays a visit to St. Louis and stumps in support of candidate Claire McCaskill (D) in her race against incumbent Repub Jim Talent.
(NJ-Sen) I discuss war and peace with Senator Bob Menendez by jaylassiter - Brief diary links to podcast with Dem candidate Robert Menendez (D).
(NJ-Sen) Trouble in N.J. senate race by Paleo - New Jersey-based website cited in article that suggests that Dem Robert Menendez may face problems in his race against Repub challenger Tom Kean, Jr.
(NY-Sen) Will NY Return Hillary to Washington With A Message? by Tom Rinaldo - Dem primary between incumbent Hillary Clinton and challenger Jonathan Tasini used as an example of why incumbents should face primary challenge even if they're in a 'safe' seat.
(PA-Sen) Casey 47, Santorum 44 in Casey internal poll?! byBlueEngineerinOhio - Very brief diary with link to poll showing that the between Dem challenger Bob Casey and incumbent Rick Santorum (R) may be tightening.
(RI-Sen) FR gets one right -- GOP brawls in Rhode Island by Eternal Hope - Rare sight on dKos favorably compares Free Republic spin on the Lincoln Chafee/Steve Laffey Repub primary on Tuesday with the progressive spin on the Ned Lamont/Joe Lieberman primary.
(Var-Sen) Updated Weekly Senate Rankings (Trouble in New Jersey?) by DemUnity - Latest in continuing series provides detailed analysis and charts of polls on all the Senate races.
(Var-Sen) What if We Win the Senate? by BooMan23 - Optimistic exercise guessing which Democrats will hold leadership positions if party wins Senate.
Various (11)
(UT-State) A Utah Progressive Needs Our Help by jga150 - Brief diary encourages Kossacks to support Emily Hollingshead in the state's 28th District Senate race.
(WA-Gen) Remember to Mark that Ballot!!! by tackytown - Diarist passes along some primary voting info along with criticism of the Dems handling of races in the state's 25th District.
WI-Gov: Poll: Doyle Up By 9, Plus AG Numbers by alphaaqua - A look at local affiliate's poll numbers showing incumbent Dem Jim Doyle holding a lead over challenger Mark Green (R).
(CA-Gov) Schwarzenegger taped making racist remarks re blacks, Latinos by David Boyle - Brief diary provides link to LA Times article depicting incumbent Repub Arnold Schwarzenegger's racial comments, and speculates that it may cost him his race against challenger Phil Angelides (D).
(CA-State) My Interview With CA Assembly Candidate Rob Haswell (3) by jedinecny - Third in four-part series relating interview with Rob Haswell, candidate for Assembly in District 4.
(CA-State) San Jose Mayoral Candidate Cindy Chavez Releases a Podcast by sjmayorwatch - Link to the podcasts from campaign of San Jose Democratic Mayoral candidate Cindy Chavez.
(CA-Gov) (lack of) Press Responsibility at an Angelides Town Hall Meeting by plymouth - Letter to local network affiliates is critical of coverage of Dem challenger Phil Angelides' campaign event.
(CO-State) (CO HD21)Defending the 50 State Strategy against Repub Sneer - Candidate LTE by tjlord - Background and text of Dem candidate Anna Lord's letter to the editor in Colorado Springs Gazette, as she runs for seat in State House District 21.
(NY-State) The 'DailyKos' Candidate Needs Your Help!! by Tom Ball - Second call at desperate plea for Kossacks' support for our own Brian Keeler (NYBri) in the 41st State Senate District, with extensive links and info on the campaign.
(OH-Var) Latest GOP corruption Scandal in Ohio - more Pay-to-Play by Observer - Item about latest Repub corruption, as well as data related to Senate and Governor's races.
(OR-State) Mike Joins Governor in Call to Keep, Not Cut State Troopers by Mike Caudle for State Rep - Diarist and house candidate Mike Caudle, bidding for a seat in House District 39, announces his support of Governor Ted Kulongoski to not study the feasibility of cutting state troopers.
General (6)
When Good Web Sites Go Bad and New Innovative Ideas by Sarahkatheryn - Analysis of various candidate web sites and their pluses and minuses.
Youth Voter Turnout Guide (with poll) by ohiolibrarian - Link to guide dedicated to motivating and mobilizing young voters.
The GOP "Do-Nothing" Congress by greendem - Humorous look at recent House legislation choices, and of how little legislation the Repub Congress has actually passed.
Election Countdown: 60 Days to Go to Win by BigDog04 - A campaign insider promises to post different action suggestions every day until the election.
Northeast Under Attack from GOP Virtual Push Polls by Republic Not Empire - A story about the use of insidious push polls conducted by Utah's notorious Venture Data.
GOP to host Golf Fundraiser on 9/11 by pepsidrinker11 - Burlington County Repubs to commemorate 9-11 with fundraising golf tournament for themselves.