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 3:00 PM Friday, 9/15 to 3:00 PM EDT Saturday, 9/16.
Today's Menu Includes:
61 Diaries Overall
- 31 On House races
- With 23 covering individual Districts in 15 states
- 12 On Senate races
- Representing 7 different states
- 14 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 4 General election-related diaries
Over 1,500 diaries served to date!!!
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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 (9/12 - EIGHT WEEKS TO GO!) (with links to second 10 diaries in series, covering 9/2-9/11).
Election Race Roundup (9/13 - 55 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/14 - 54 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/15 - 53 Days to Daylight)
(3:00 PM, Friday, 9/15 to 3:00 PM, Saturday, 9/16): (61 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from D)
House (31)
(DE-AL) Q: How much does it cost to rent Michael Castle (R-DE)? A: Not Much by Delawareliberal - Diarist highlights legislation that Repub Michael Castle introduced benefiting agribusiness and Big Pharma (more reason to take a look at challenger Dem Dennis Spivack).
(FL-22) My Daily Donation | E-52 | $25 to Ron Klein by cmanaster - In this ongoing series, diarist makes his daily contribution, not local this time, to Dem Ron Klein in his race against Repub Clay Shaw (R), a 13 year incumbent. Klein is only four points behind in the latest poll.
(FL-24) FL-24: Let's put Clint Curtis on the DCCC's map by pattyp - Diarist writes persuasively that the DCCC ought to give more support to Dem Clint Curtis in his race against Abrahamoff croney Repub Tom Feeney.
(IL-06) Your local race isn't drawing this kind of attention for good reason by markg8 - There's a reason why the GOP is throwing millions of dollars at Repub Pete Roskam and against Dem Tammy Duckworth, who is making inroads in formerly solid red areas of Illinois.
(KS-02) KS-02 Boyda Winning in Kansas by Sarahkatheryn - Challenger Nancy Boyda (D) is actually polling ahead of six-term incumbent Rep. Jim Ryun (R) and in the deep-red KS-02.
(KS-02) KS-02: Nancy Boyda Leads Jim Ryun in Polling by luckyshot101 - Good polling news for Dem Nancy Boyda in her race against Repub Jim Ryun, with link to Topeka Capitol Journal analysis of the numbers.
(MD-04) MD-04: Edwards to Challenge Election Results (Updated) by jorndorff - Donna Edwards, Albert Wynn's progressive opponent in MD-04's Democratic primary, will challenge the results of this past Tuesday's election, the complete results of which are still unknown.
(MN-05) MN-05: Attack on Ellison Revealing GOP Strategy? by bruh1 - Detailed analysis of Repub Alan Fine's timing in his attacks on Dem candidate Keith Ellison, suggesting Fine is buying into GOP smear strategery.
(NC-08) NC-08: The best idea of this election cycle. by Blue South - Quick, easy, netroots way to get involved and make a difference for the campaign to elect Larry Kissell (D) to Congress.
(NC-08) NC-8: Thank Democrat for Lower Gas Prices (w/poll!) by Richard Cranium - Diarist reminds people that Dem Larry Kissell is the one responsible for first lowering gas prices and how Republicans are merely following his lead. Kissell is running against Repub Robin Hayes.
(NC-11) Just In: Larry Kissell (NC-08) the DCCC and 1000 volunteers by working for change - Netroots challenger Larry Kissell (D) signed up an amazing 1000 volunteers on one day in his efforts to unseat incumbent Rep. Robyn Hayes (R).
(NH-02) NH-02: Which Republicans Should We Believe on Iraqi Army? by MissLaura - Is Rep. Charlie Bass (R) flip flopping on Iraq?
(NY-19) NY-19: DCCC Comments + Election Results = Real News Here by bobswern - Diarist gives lots of good news, backed up by an equal amount of good analysis, for Dem John Hall in his race against incumbent Sue Kelly (R). Just go look, it will raise your spirits.
(NY-20) NY-20 Laura Bush for Sweeney, Plus Immigration Issue by xaxnar - Diarist points out Republicans may fear Dem Kirsten Gillibrand is closing the gap in her race against Repub John Sweeney even though he's ahead in the polls, as they send out Laura Bush to support him.
(NY-29) Happy Birthday Eric Massa!!!! by mikepridmore - Diarist reports on his phone interview with Fighting Dem Eric Massa, who is running against Repub Randy Kuhl, ranging from health care policy to his recent new ad to Dick Cheney and Karl Rove. Massa turns 47 today!
(OH-02) OH-02: Mean Jean Lies Again by Vic Wulsin - Victoria Wulsin (D) wants to ban air conditioning according to propaganda from the Jean Schmidt (R) campaign.
(OH-15) OH-15: Deb Pryce Brings a Vacuum Cleaner to a "Knife Fight" by progressivearlingtonian - Diarist highlights the ongoing problems 7 term incumbent Deb Pryce is having with her campaign against Democratic challenger Mary Jo Kilroy.
(OH-18) Why hasn't NEY resigned and why the DEMS should demand it (plus poll)! by ca democrat - Twenty-four hours after Congressman Ney enters a guilty plea, diarist points out not only the House rules that should compel his resignation but also that the Democrats have not demanded it yet.
(OH-18) Good timing: Rep. Bob Ney agrees to plead guilty after he pleads not guilty! by jmsjoin - Disgraced Rep. Bob Ney (R) pleads guilty to corruption charges.
(OR-All) Taking Back the House State by State - OREGON! by ultrageek - This excellent and comprehensive series continues with Oregon.
(TX-19) Ricketts' Op-Ed Lays Out Democratic Agenda by Xpatriated Texan - Diarist links to an OP-Ed by Robert Ricketts, which true to his straight-talking image, doesn't pull any punches.
(WA-08) WA-08: Rally for Darcy Burner incl 4 women US Senators by rustydude - Netroots challenger Darcy Burner (D) hosts a rally with Washington Sens. Patty Murray (D) and Maria Cantwell (D) and California Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D) and Barbara Boxer (D) in her efforts to defeat incumbent Rep. David Reichert (R).
(WA-08) Dinner with Darcy (WA-08) by LSophia - A first hand account of a fundraising dinner for Darcy Burner (D) who is running against former sheriff, first-time congressman, Dave Reichert (R).
(WA-08) Reward a Dem for doing it right by Zack Exley - Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) helps another excellent candidate "crash the gates" in the 8th Washington CD, Darcy Burner (D); this despite the fact that Cantwell has her own tough re-election to deal with now.
(AZ-02) AZ-02 - John Thrasher set to challenge Trent Franks by MercuryX23 - Diarist urges support for longshot Dem John Thrasher in his race against Rubberstamp Repub Trent Franks.
(CA-11) CA-11: Hard-Hitting Direct Mailers (Pombo Diaries #37) by Land of Enchantment - A plethora of mailers from netroots challenger Jerry McNerney (D) against corrupt incumbent Richard Pombo (R).
(CA-25) CA-25: One of MyDD's Favorite Politicians by Ozymandias - Campaign worker for Dem Robert Rodriguez gives persuasive and in-depth profile and analysis of his race against Repub Buck McKeon, pointing out favorable reviews of Rodriguez from major liberal blogs.
(CA-25) Robert Rodriguez -- A Dynamic Young Man With A Fresh Vision by downwithtyranny - After having dinner with Dem Robert Rodriguez, battling for this seat against Repub Howard Buck McKeon, diarist urges more Kossaks to take a look at this great candidate.
(CO-05) CO-05: Murtha to Visit, Swift Boats to Follow by BudMan - Fighting Dem Jay Fawcett getting a boost from Rep. Jack Murtha (D), who is coming to Colorado Springs to campaign with Fawcett.
(CO-07) Co-07: Perlmutter slams O'Donnell on expansion of radioactive waste dump. by CO Democrat - Diarist posts Democratic candidate Ed Perlmutter's press release on the controversial issue of increased nuclear waste dumping in the district.
(House-Var) 2006 House Races: Letters to the Editors Email List by KingsRook5 - very handy list of email addys for "letters to the editor" for local papers for the Congressional House of Representative Elections: CA-06, AZ-06, CO-06, CT-06, FL-06, IA-06, IL-06, IN-06, KY-06, MN-06, NC-06, NJ-06, OH-06, PA-06, VA-06, VT-06, WA-06, WI-06, NY-06, TX-06.
Senate (12)
(HI-Sen) HI-Sen: Chamber of Commerce runs ads for Ed Case by Skaje - Progressive incumbent Sen. Dan Akaka (D) is being challenged by Chamber of Commerce sponsored Ed Case, Rep (D).
(HI-Sen) HI-SEN: 7 Days to Save Peace-Loving Akaka from Lieber-Case by schultzy - Links for helping Dan Akaka (D), one of the few Senators that voted against Bushs' war, in his primary battle Sept. 23rd with Ed Case (D), DINO that stood with Lieberman.
(MO-Sen) MO Sen: Talent Defends Bush and Iraq by St. Louis Woman - Diarist links to St. Louis Dispatch coverage of debate between Repub Jim Talent and opponent Dem Claire McCaskill, showing Talent backed into defening Bush's Iraq policy
(PA-Sen) End of the line for Santorum's Green buddy? by JoeWPgh - It looks like Santorum's effort to install a fake Green candidate into the race to siphon off votes from Democrat Casey has not only failed but become public knowledge.
(TN-Sen) TN-Sen: GOP Hits Panic Button (Pees Pants) by R o o k - Momentum definitely seems to be with the Democratic candidate, Harold Ford. Also an invitation to the "Netroots Rally for Harold Ford," Saturday (Sep. 16), in Nashville from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.
(TN-Sen) TN-Sen: See Corker get smacked by Oxy Moron - Holding press conference today, Dem Harold Ford Jr. will take the battle to Repub Bob Corker on his hiring of illegal immigrants.
(TN-Sen) Ford broadcasts ad filmed in church (with poll) by Paleo - Description of Dem Harold Ford, Jr's "church" ad, with poll asking if this kind of ad is effective and showing opponent Repub Bob Corker thinks it isn't "proper."
(UT-Sen) UT-Sen : Adventures in D.C. by mp - Nicely detailed update of mps' trip with Pete Ashdown (D) to Washington D.C. Ashdown is running against incumbent Orrin Hatch (R).
(VA-Sen) VA-Sen Debate_Webb Vs Allen 9AM Sunday morning, Newschannel 10 by New Sweden - Diarist gives readers a heads up on the upcoming televised debate between Jim Webb (D) and George Allen (R).
(VA-Sen) Bad Spinach Alert: Allen Works to Weaken Food Safety by lowkell - In spirt of public concern over recent spinach alert and food safety, Repub George Allen, challenged by Dem James Webb, co-sponsors a bill that would, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, eliminate 200 laws dealing with food safety and labeling.
(VA-Sen) Reviving: Let's Keep Allen Ad Going!! by Jim Staro - Compelling action diary calling for help in keeping excellent VoteVets TV ad against George Allen on the air.
(CT-Sen) Joemenum!?!? by txlosthorn - Diarist ably points out how this years' race between Dem Ned Lamont and Joe Lieberman (CfL) is a complete reversal of Lieberman's first campaign for Senate.
Various (14)
(FL-Gov) FL-Gov: General Election Prospectus by gatordem - In depth analysis of race for Governor in Florida between Dem Jim Davis and Repub Charlie Crist, outlining strengths and weaknesses of both candidates and illustrating why this race is so important.
(FL-Gov) Republicans spreading propaganda to school children in Florida by floridagal - Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings campaigns for Repub Charlie Crist with speech at a church condemning Jim Davis for bad educational policies -- only later revealing it was school vouchers she was referring to.
(MD-Var) (UPDATE) NJ Dem 'State Official' Sticks Foot Deeply In Mouth by Stand Strong - Diarist doesn't appreciate the way the Democratic Party in New Jersey handled the Cher controversy.
(MI-Gen) Introducing the Michigan Blue Calendar (Beta) by MichiganCaucus - New online scheduling tool for campaign events in Michigan.
(MI-Var) Action for Michigan - Carl Williams for the 32nd State Senate Seat by Nazgul35 - A plea for help in the Michigan State Senate race for Cal Williams (D).
(MN-Var) A Campaign of Ideas: EDUCATION [MN-17B by JK Minnesota - The Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for MN House in district 17B lays out his education based reasons for running.
(NH-Gov) NH-Gov: Coburn's Gas Problem by Blogicide - Jim Coburn (R) is running attack ads against incumbent John Lynch (D). The problem is that the ads use very bad data.
(NJ-Var) New Jersey: GOP obstructs, Dana Wefer says: "Sue You!" by MrLiberal- A look at Morris County New Jersey Freeholder race highlighting Dana Wefer (D).
(NM-Gov) The Greatest Campaign Ad EVER by liberaltruthsayer - Diarist links to latest ad from Dem Governor Bill Richardson.
(NY-Var) New York State Senate Races by Scott in NJ - Diarist provides a rundown on some of the state races in New York, mostly state senate races but also the New York State Board of Education.
(VA-Gen) Good news on VA Marshall/Newman (gay-hate) Amendment by VAdem - Gov. Kaine (D) of Virginia will be campaigning against the Marshall/Newman amendment, seen by many as a tool to appease incumbent Sen. George Felix Allen Jr.'s (R) fundamentalist base.
(CA-Gov) Arnold Learning from Karl Rove by HairyTrueMan - Pondering whether the recently surfaced tape of Gov. Schwartzeneger (R) is a Rovian-style setup to pander to the black and Hispanic community.
(CA-SoS) A Uniform Voting System for California: Ending Private Control of our Elections by Forrest Hill GP candidate for Sec of State CA - Diarist points out that both candidates for Secretary of State, Dem Debra Bowen and Repub Bruce McPherson, favor private voting systems, and that unless that system is fixed it won't matter who wins the election.
(CO-Var) EXCLUSIVE: Colorado GOP 527 Cooking the Books or Sloppy Chefs? by em dash - An example of blogroots investigative journalism at its finest. Promoted by SusanG. Nuff said.
General (4)
Nuts n Bolts: My County Chair is Right On (worth a click) by philinmaine - Diarist writes profile of dem county chair's Herculean efforts, results of those efforts, and how one person can make a difference - and asks other Kossaks for their county stories.
HOUSE ANALYSIS -- Why Red Districts May Matter More... by Steve Singiser - Self-described "polling geek" gives insightful analysis on why "flyover districts" should be receiving more attention from the Democratic party.
Encouraging news on GOTV by bruh1 - Diarist gives detailed examples of why there's hope for Dem GOTV.
September 18th: Fifty Days, Fifty Bucks by Blue State Soul - A Kossack suggests giving a dollar ($50) for each day until the election to help Dems in tight races prevail.