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From the diaries -- kos)
This Roundup Diary covers the period from 3:00 PM Sunday, 9/10 to 3:00 PM EDT Monday, 9/11.
Today's Menu Includes:
46 Diaries Overall
- 19 On House races
- With 18 covering individual Districts in 16 states
- 16 On Senate races
- Representing 9 different states
- 5 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 6 General election-related diaries
Over 1,100 diaries served to date! Take smaller bites, it'll last longer...
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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)
Election Race Roundup (9/9 - 59 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/10 - 58 Days to Daylight)
(3:00 PM, Sunday, 9/10 to 3:00 PM, Monday, 9/11): (46 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from V)
House (19)
(VA-11) Andrew Hurst (VA-11) Launches Official Blog by Pitin - Links to and excerpts from Dem Andrew Hurst's new campaign blog in his race against incumbent Tom Davis (R).
(VA-11) Davis Literally in Bed with Lobbyist? by John Boy - Repub Tom Davis linked to questionable lobbyist ties, to his own wife, among others, contrasting with Dem challenger Andrew Hurst, who won't take campaign contributions from PACs.
(VA-11) Virginia Blogger Makes a Difference! (VA-11) by Pitin - This brief diary highlights again that Tom Davis (R) has not been truthful about his list of supporters.
(WA-08) WA-08: Darcy Burner and the DCCC Challenge by Ivan - A diary about a beautiful day in Washington State walking and talking to people about Darcy Burner (D), Maria Cantwell (D) and 3 Democratic candidates for the State Legislature.
(CA-04) CA-04: THE LAST NAME ON THE VIETNAM WALL by Charlie Brown for Congress - Dem Charles Brown shares his personal experiences of how bad intelligence can kill, and links to website in his campaign against Repub John Doolittle.
(CA-11) VOLUNTEER! Don't just Sit On Your Butts! by EricS - A call for volunteers for Netroots candidate Jerry McNerny (D) as he takes on Richard Pombo (R).
(FL-24) FL-24: A message to Democrats from Clint Curtis by pattyp - Diarist posts letter to Democrats from Dem Clint Curtis showing numerous ways they can help in his campaign against Repub Tom Feeney.
(FL-25) FL-25 Canvass Report from Saturday by HybriDude -Diarist posts about his first hand experience walking in a South Florida precinct on behalf of Dem Michael Calderin (D) in his race against Repub. Mario Diaz-Balart (R).
(HI-02) HI-02: League of Conservation Voters endorses Hirono by raatz - Profile of Dem Mazie Hirono in her run for Congress in upcoming September 23 primary.
(IL-14) Why is Dennis Hastert Afraid of this Pic? by Itsply2 - Diarist notes how picture of Hastert posing with now convicted former IL Governor George Ryan has disappeared from his website, and links to website of Dem challenger John Laesch.
(IN-06) Ind-06: Barry Welsh and a Speech Every Candidate Should See by BigDog04 - Links to Labor Day speech by Barry Welch, running against Repub Mike Pence, and giving more reasons to help fund this highly regarded campaign.
(MD-04) MD-04: Edwards a real threat to Wynn by kos - Democratic primary between challenger Donna Edwards, and incumbent Al Wynn, is turning out to be much closer than most would have thought last spring.
(NC-11) NC-11:The Vanguard of the Anti-Immigrant Movement Comes To Flat Rock by GordonNC - Detailed description of town meeting on immigration held in Repub Charles Taylor's district, where he is being challenged by Dem Heath Shuler.
(NH-02) Diary Not About Hooking Up by Miss Laura - The diarist tells about the best canvassing experience she's ever had while walking in support of Paul Hodes, the unopposed Democrat running in the primary on Tuesday.
(NJ-03) Richard Sexton on Colbert Report TONIGHT by makr1964 - Dem challenger Richard Sexton will be on Colberts "Better Know a Congressional District" segment, talking about the district he hopes to take from incumbent Jim Saxton (R).
(NV-03) 9/11, Afghanistan, and Iraq from a Marine's Perspective by DemMarineVet - Diarist posts speech he gave after John Edwards while campaigning for Dem Tessa Hafen in her race against Repub Jon Porter.
(NY-29) NY-29 Campaign News: Cleland KOs Bush, Cheney is Coming by Eric Massa - Dem challenger writes about Max Cleland's visit to his campaign against Randy Kuhl, emphasizing Massa's strong points on national security.
(OH-17) A reflection on 911 and Tim Ryan rocks the shit (D) Ohio by buffalo - Diarist finds antidote to 9/11 blues by linking to Youtube clip of Dem incumbent Tim Ryan as he battles challenger Repub Donald Manning II.
(PA-09) Tony Barr (PA 09th) visits Shanksville by DvilleDem - At this memorial visit to Shanksville, PA, Dem Tony Barr steps away from his battle against incumbent Repub Bill Shuster to issue a tribute to those who perished there on 9/11.
Senate (16)
(VA-Sen) Apologies by demnan - Diarist thinks Nancy Reagan's wishes should hold sway over Webb/Reagan Ad appearance dust up in the Jim Webb (D)-George Allen (R) contest.
(VA-Sen) George Felix Allen endorsed by Ronald Reagan by Whiskey Sam - An accusation of hypocrisy as the diarist points out that using Ronald Reagan's image in a campaign doesn't seem so bad if it's for a Republican.
(VA-Sen) New Webb Web spot by Roadette - Link to a new Jim Webb (D) online ad spot with the theme "Make it Right". Webb is running against incumbent George Allen (R).
(VA-Sen) Poor Turnout for George Allen's "Ethnic Community Rally" by GregP - A first hand report with photos and video of a rally seen as a way to bridge Allen's problems since the "Macaca" incident.
(MD-Sen) MD-Sen: Cardin / Mfume keep Senate Race friendly + MD Congress races [Updated] by Sharon in MD - Profile of personal friendship between Dem opponents Kweisi Mfume and Benjamin Cardin running in tomorrow's Democratic primary, as well as a number of other Maryland races.
(MD-Sen) MD-SEN: On Primary Eve, Mfume Leads Steele by 11 by privatewl - Brief diary highlighting latest Zogby poll showing Kweisi Mfume (D) leading Michael Steele (R) by 11 points and questioning the Democratic Party skepticism on whether Mfume can beat Steele in general election.
(MT-Sen) Tester-Burns debate by hold tight - A lively description of today's debate in Hamilton Montana, a rural part of the state, between Jon Tester (D) and Conrad Burns(R)
(NV-Sen) NV-SEN: With Jack in ICU, Jimmy Carter Steps In by Greg at Carter for Nevada - The diarist who is an Assistant Campaign manager for the Carter campaign updates Jack Carter's condition and describes how former President Jimmy Carter and other surrogates are making appearances for him.
(PA-Sen) What's More Valuable - Dumping Santorum or Electing 5 Progressives to the House? by downwithtyranny - Controversial diary criticizing Bob Casey in his race against Repub Rick Santorum and showing support for the 5 progressive Dems running for Congress.
(RI-Sen) HUGE NYT Story: Rhode Island Senate by fogonthedowns - Quick diary on NYT story saying that if Laffey wins in the GOP primary, the national party will not contest Rhode Island.
(TN-Sen) TN-Sen: Progress in the streets matches progress in the polls (with poll) by Sidof79 - A detailed, on the ground, door to door awareness campaign and polling report for Harold Ford (D) in his race against Bob Corker (R). With Poll.
(TN-Sen) Corker's anti-October Surprise by FleetAdmiralJ - Repub Bob Corker receives subpoena in his latest real-estate scandal, giving one more edge to Dem challenger Harold Ford, Jr.
(TX-Sen) New Texas Zogby Poll: It's a NINE POINT RACE by MrLiberal - Another Zogby poll showing Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D) within 9 points of Kay Bailey Hutchison (R).
(TX-Sen) Texas Senate Race Firmly in Play by Barbara Ann Radnofsky US Senate -Brief diary points to latest Zogby poll showing 8-9 point difference between Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) and Dem challenger Barbara Ann Radnofsky.
(VA-Sen) Zogby Poll Released: Webb 50.4%, Allen 42.9% by kgerber - While acknowledging questions about Zogby's methodology, the diarist believes that the race is definitely trending toward Jim Webb (D) in his race against George Allen (R).
(Sen-Var) New WSJ Polls--Webb has a lead! by DrBathroom - New polls on 10 Senate races, from WSJ.
Various (5)
(CA-Mayor) Mineta Endorses Cindy Chavez; Chavez Outlines Disaster Plan by sjmayorwatch - Diarist reports on endorsements and issues in the San Jose mayor's race.
(CO-SOS) Green drops out of CO Sec of State race - endorses Dem by green in brooklyn - Rick VanWie (G), dropped out of the race, and endorsed Ken Gordon (D), in the battle against Major Coffman (R).
(FL-Var) FL-SCHADENFREUDE: Will Harris drag other GOP candidates down? by SDorn - Diarist has new code name for FL-Sen race, plus analysis of state generally and of AG race between Dem Skip Campbell and Repub Bill McCollum.
(MI-State) Michigan's last minute House Race opportunities by democraticavenger - A detailed look at Michigan races including House and Governor.
(MN-State) MN-Leg: Vulnerable Senate and House Seats for '06 by Mark27 - A breakdown of Minnesota state races and a request for more information.
General (6)
'06 about War on Terror? Bring it on! by tin4 1 - Diarist points out Bush's failed war on terror and how Dems should use that for the 06 elections.
Cheney vs. Koppel on Absolute Security Against Terrorism by arubyan - Diarist quotes both Cheney and Ted Koppel on national security issue, framing it for the 2006 election, along with video to "Vote Democratic."
Howard Dean's 49-State Strategy by NYCO - Analysis of today's NYT story about how hope for Democratic gains in the house in seats from NY State seem to be disappearing.
I Am No Longer Afraid by Palmetto Progressive - Diarist decides to fight back on the anniversary of 9/11 by pledging to wage a systematic letter writing campaign for Democratic candidates in as many races as possible.
Ok, where are the chain emails promoting Democratic values and messages? by LionelEHutz - Diarist proposes that dems use the same viral email tactics as the repubs.
Vote for the Next Dirty Dozen Candidate by envaction - Diarist urges us to visit League of Conservation Voters website before Wednesday deadline to vote on next "Dirty Dozen" candidate.