From the diaries -- kos
This Roundup Diary covers the period from 3:00 PM Sunday, 9/17 to 3:00 PM EDT Monday, 9/18.
Today's Menu Includes:
88 Diaries Overall
- 32 On House races
- With 25 covering individual Districts in 18 states
- 33 On Senate races
- Representing 13 different states
- 16 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 7 General election-related diaries
Over 1,600 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)
Election Race Roundup (9/16 - 52 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (9/17 - 51 Days to Daylight)
(3:00 PM, Sunday, 9/17 to 3:00 PM, Monday, 9/18): (88 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from G)
House (32)
(IN-09) IN-09: Indiana AG Sues Swiftboating EFF!!! by BWasikIUgrad - Diarist analyzes news from Indianapolis Star showing Republican State AG is suing EFF (headed by originally Swiftboater and Texan Bob J. Perry) for illegal push-polls against Dem Baron Hill who's running against incumbent Repub. Mike Sodrel. A great read.
(KS-02) KS-02: Ryun (Inc. R) 42.2/Boyda (d) 42.5 by jgkojak - Interesting breakdown and analysis of a poll indicating a slight majority for Nancy Boyda (D) against incumbent Jim Ryun (R), in a Congressional race Democrats in DC did not expect to gain.
(KS-02) KS-02: Boyda (D) internal poll shows tight race by kos - Even Red State Kansas is now becoming competitive, according to this poll.
(KS-02) KS-02: Nancy Boyda by ABlueKansas - Diarist links to internal poll on race between Dem Nancy Boyda against Repub Jim Ryun, and analyzes the numbers.
(MI-02) Press Release by kotos - Challenger Kimon Kotos (D), running against the powerful Chairman of the House Select Committee, Pete Hoekstra (R), shares his press release on how Hoekstra has repeated violated his oath of office, by false and misleading statements about Irans nuclear capabilities, in a published committee report.
(MN-02) MN-02 Murtha campaigns for Rowley by chriscol - Diarist reports on John Murtha's (D) speech at a Constitution Day Rally sponsored at the VFW in Rosemount, Minnesota, in favor of Coleen Rowley (D).
(MN-06) MN6: Saint Patty's Powerful New Ad by harveythechainsaw - Diarist links to new campaign ad by Dem Patty Wetterling in her race against incumbent Repub Michele Bachmann.
(MT-AL) Help Us Roast Rehberg (R-MT) Alive on Public Radio by greatwhitebuffalo - Congressman Dennis Rehberg (R) has refused to debate challenger Monica Lindeen (D) or take public questions, so diarist requests questions and comments to him for a local Public Radio interview tonight.
(NC-03) NC-03 - Where is the Democratic Party? by Thomas Brock - Diarist reports that financial disclosure research for a local political blog indicates that Craig Weber's (D) campaign against incumbent Walter Jones, Jr. (R) in the 3rd district has has been stiffed by state and national Dems.
(NC-13) NC-13, Vernon Robinson is BatShit Crazy! by ScrewySquirrel - Vernon Robinson's (R) latest ad proves the old adage that in America, anyone can grow up to be a wingnut.
(NM-01) NM-01: Big Win for Madrid in First Debate - by imaPROgressive - Brief diary with links to blog reports of Patricia Madrid's (D) impressive showing in the debate today with her opponent, Heather Wilson (R).
(NM-01) NM-01: The Candidates Debate by fbihop - Diarist was under the weather and missed the debate, but gives several newspaper analyses and asks for comments - so far the sense is the debate between Dem Patricia Madrid and Repub Heather Wilson was a draw.
(NM-01) Madrid vs Wilson debate: Please turn New Mexico back to Blue by thegelding - Coverage of first debate between incumbent Rep. Heather Wilson (R) and the Democratic challenger, current NM AG Patricia Madrid.
(NV-03) Hafen Lights Up Campaign Trail; Yes-man Porter does some `splaining by Tailspinterry - Dem Tessa Hafen has been campaigning hard, appearing on campaign trail with Gov. Mark Warner, hitting all the issues, and highlighting what a rubberstamp Republican her opponent, Jon Porter, is.
(NY-11) Race and Politics: Lessons from the 11th Congressional District of NY by dmsarad - One Kossack ponders the power of race in a "civil rights" district in New York State.
(NY-19) NY-19: Focal Point of the Howard Dean-Rahm Emanuel "Deal"? by bobswern - In-depth analysis showing the NY-19 race will be a real test of how well this new alliance between Dean and Emanuel will support Dem John Hall in his race against Repub. Sue Kelly.
(NY-29) Dick Cheney: Central to the pre Iraq War Lie Factory by mikepridmore - Episode 5 of Dick Cheneys machinations leading up to his Sept.22 campaign fundraiser for Randy Kuhl (R) in his race against Eric Massa (D).
(NY-29) NY-29 Netroots Challenge: Outraise Dick Cheney by Eric Massa - The candidate contrasts the fund raiser the Vice President will be attending on September 22nd on behalf of Massa's opponent Randy Kuhl (R) where the admission is $150 per person and Massa's netroots battle for contributions and volunteers.
(OH-15) OH-15 New Website: The Pryce Is Not Right! by progressivearlingtonian - Brief diary links to entertaining website aptly illustrating Repub Deborah Pryce's fiscal record and giving good reason to support Dem challenger Mary Jo Kilroy.
(PA-07) PA-7: Vote for Sestak in DelcoTimes poll, see Time article on race by seventh watch - The diarist urges readers to vote in an online poll in this hotly contested race between Joe Sestak (D) and Curt Weldon(R). He also references an article about this race in Time Magazine.
(PA-09) Tony Barr: a message to people in the PA-09th and everywhere! by DvilleDem - The diarist quotes extensively from Tony Barr's (D) statement in support of John Murtha's resolution calling for the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld. Barr's opponent, Bud Shuster (R) does not support the resolution.
(TN-09) Harold and Jake Ford Pulling A Leiberman by lkuczwanski - Is Independent candidate for US House of Representatives, Jake Ford, trying to create confusion by running his campaign from the office of his brother?
(VA-11) War Profiteers Support Tom Davis (VA-11) by mosquito - Alternet article lists top 10 war profiteers. Tom Davis (R) running against Andy Hurst (D) has received contributions from 5 of them.
(WV-02) WV-02 Why we need you by Carnacki - The diarist urges readers to donate to the West Virgina Democrats to help overcome the millions of dollars that Don Blankenship is throwing into the race to beat Democratic candidates in the Eastern Panhandle of the state.
(AZ-02) AZ-02: Tough but not impossible to win by MercuryX23 - The incumbent, Rep. Trent Franks (R) is a failure by any standard. Help John Thrasher (D) give him the boot.
(CA-04) CA-04: I gave Charlie Brown $10.01and he called me!!! by hoipolloi - Charlie Brown (D) running against John Doolittle (R) calls a NewYork contributor to thank him.
(CA-11) (Going to) Danville for McNerney! by Immigrant Punk - Diarist attends rally at San Francisco Civic Center and then it's off to go canvassing for Dem Jerry McNerney, running against Repub. Richard Pombo - plenty of pics!
(CA-46) CA-46: Jim Brandt Needs You! by Peace Love and Understanding - Nice rundown on Jim Brandts (D) campaign, who could use some help, with links included, in his election battle with incumbent Dana Rohrbacker (R).
(CT-04) Shifty Shays: Can a flip flop trump incumbency? by Political Grind - The diarist speculates about whether Christoper Shays shifting of position on Iraq from "stay the course" to setting a timetable for withdrawal will help or hurt him in his race against Diane Farrell (D), an anti-war candidate.
(DE-AL) Who is Michael Castle (R-DE) REALLY working for Part III by Delawareliberal - Two examples of PAC donations being sent to Rep. Castle (R) after he acted in the interest of the PAC's sponsoring companies. Dem Dennis Spivack is running against Castle for this seat.
(House-Var) CLOSE HOUSE RACES? Races Where Repubs Think That Repugs Needs Help by hilltopper - Races that aren't even ranked as endangered are getting more Republican attention, as the Dems show they can compete in every district.
(House-Gen) The DCCC Needs to Get on the Ball by ProduceMan - Diarist points out the DCCC isn't really running a "national campaign," and that many quality Democrats running for Congress need help.
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Senate (33)
(HI-Sen) HI-SEN: Sat's Democratic Primary & Why You Should Give A Who-Haa... by schultzy - With the Sept. 23rd primary coming on fast, schultzy fills us in on some important differences between Dan Akaka (D), who voted no on Bushs' war, and conservative Dem. Ed Case, including where some of their money comes from. Donation link for Akaka included.
(MN-Sen) New Minnesota Senate Poll by mndemguy - Figures from a new Strib poll showing Amy Klobuchar's (D) lead over Mark Kennedy (R) is large and growing.
(MS-Sen) Mmm. More Macaca! - Chambliss STILL Fights Civil War by Levity - Saxby Chambliss' (R-GA) "insensitive" comments on the civil war reminds diarist that his philosophical kin, Sen. Trent Lott could be Senate leader if Repubs win in '06. Dem Eric Fleming is the alternative.
(MT-Sen) MT-Sen: Time to step up by kos - Rasmussen poll numbers, new video ad link, and extra reasons to vote for Dem Jon Tester in his race against Repub incumbent Conrad Burns.
(NJ-Sen) NJ Timecapsule: Junior Kean Hearts Alito for Supreme Court by jfdunphy - A reminder of why Tom Kean, Jr. (R) is a Republican Party hack, with ample examples.
(NV-Sen) John Ensign has to go by ChuckInReno - Diarist hopes Jack Carter (D) can take down Bush yes-man, John Ensign (R), whose latest yes-man activity is supporting the Geneva Conventions change.
(OH-Sen) OH-Sen: Brown (D) stakes lead by kos - Sherrod Brown is leading over incumbent Repub DeWine in latest Rasmussen poll.
(PA-Sen) PA-Sen: "Losing It" (I say, never had "It") by nowheredesign. Diarist highlights Santorum's "tantrums" are on the increase in his race with Dem Bob Casey.
(RI-Sen) Rasmussen RI: Whitehouse (D) 51%; Sen Chafee (R) 43%!!!!!!!!!! by politicaljunkie2008 - An unreleased poll shows the Democrat leading. The Democrats are also leading in a number of other races mentioned in this diary.
(RI-Sen) RI-Sen: Chaffee (R) out of the frying pan, into the frying pan by kos - The numbers tell the story in race between Chaffee and Dem Sheldon Whitehouse.
(TX-Sen) TX Sen - Quick Campaign Update by Barbara Ann Radnofsky US Senate - Democratic candidate Barbara Ann Radnofsky blogs about two issues facing her state and the country (violence in high schools and renewable energy) as she campaigns across Texas.
(VA-Sen) Obama, Warner, and Webb - Oh My! (UPDATED) by Al Rodgers - Live C-SPAN II debate today between Jim Webb (D) and George Allen (R). Links for watching it online included. I hope they replay it several times on all of their stations.
(VA-Sen) Jim Webb and Partisans for Virginia by teacherken - In-depth analysis of the MTP match between Jim Webb (D) and George Allen (R), and a look at an fundraiser for Webb that teacherken attended.
(VA-Sen) Cowboy Boots vs. Combat Boots by lowkell - The diarist illustrates how a single photograph can define the difference between Dem James Webb (D) and his opponent Repub incumbent George Allen.
(VA-Sen) Frameshop: A Mile In His Boots by Jeffrey Feldman - Diarist analyzes the "boots" picture of Allen and Webb and draws some strong conclusions.
(VA-Sen) Jim Webb tells Virginia and this country that we need him by eve - Diarist's impression of the Webb/Allen ABC debate.
(VA-Sen) VA-Sen: Webb trounces Allen in debate by kos - Diarist missed the debates but has plenty to say about news coverage, concluding Jim Webb the victor over Repub George Allen.
(VA-Sen) DC Area Events inc. Obama Rally for Webb by howardpark - Upcoming events and other ways to get involved with the campaign to elect Fighting Dem Jim Webb to the US Senate.
(VA-Sen) VA-SEN: Liveblogging the debate from the Webb War Room!!! by hekebolos - hekebolos liveblogs the second Webb (D) vs. Allen (R) debate.
(VA-Sen) Did Jim Webb and George Allen Actually Agree on Something by Ambivalent Mumblings - One candidate for US Senate in Virginia has a background in military affairs, and it isn't incumbent Republican George Felix Allen Jr.
(WA-Sen) Washington state doesn't need that tax break by dogdad - Analysis of WA Senator Maria Cantwell's (D) position on estate tax repeal and support of deductions for state and local taxes.
(CT-Sen) CT-Sen: Chameleon Joe by WinSmith - Idea for an attack ad with Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman (CFL) as a chameleon both in form and in policy.
(CT-Sen) CT-Sen: Republi-Joe on Terror by mcjoan - Senator Joe Lieberman (CT-LIE), running against Ned Lamont (D), shows his true colors in his answers in this article, and television comments.
(CT-Sen) My Daily Donation | E-50 | $20 to Ned Lamont cmanaster - Diarist continues to honor his vow to donate to a candidate every single day until the election - the lucky beneficiary today is Ned Lamont - this time cmanaster has upped the ante, offering to double his contribution if one person matches it on his ActBlue page and to triple his contribution it if 10 people match it.
(CT-Sen) Bloomberg, Al (Pothole) D'Amato Fundraiser for Holy Joe by trifecta - More proof, not that we need any, that Joe Lieberman (CT-LIE) is being backed by Republicans in his race against Dem Ned Lamont.
(CT-Sen) CT-Sen: Things are starting to happen again by kos - Endorsements for Ned, Al Franken on Joe and the Iraq issue makes Lieberman hesitate, in Connecticut Senate race.
(CT-Sen) CUP OF JOE: What Does $1.8 Million In Health Industry Cash Buy? by davidsirota - Shines a light on the seamy underside of Joe Lieberman's record on health care.
(CT-Sen) Major Union AFSCME Dumps Lieberman, Endorses Lamont by Kitty - Council 4 of AFSCME endorses Ned Lamont (D) in the US Senate race.
(Var-Sen) Bush bounce ends and Senate Round up by Ken in Tex - Bush poll numbers for the last two weeks, and 14 Senate races with average plus factors for recent polls.
(Var-Sen) Chafee is No Lieberman by jre - Comparison of press analysis of the Chafee-Laffey primary (D) with the Lieberman-Lamont (D) contest.
(Var-Sen) VT's Independent Congressman, Bernie Sanders, Sums up the #1 Issue of the Midterms by KingsRook5 - In analyzing the RI-Sen race, Dem Bernie Sanders make the cogent point that who "controls the body" of the Senate is the key question as we move forward in 2006.
(Var-Sen) Senate Donations-Watch - Updated by fstlicho - summary of ActBlue contributions to Democratic candidates for US Senate in CT, TN, OH, MT, PA, VA and MO.
(Var-Sen) Rasmussen Poll: Senate on the cusp of flipping by dmsilev - Latest Rasmussen Report shows Democrats continue to make progress in many US Senate races across the country.
Various (16)
(MA-Gov) MA Gov: Late Deciders Breaking for Patrick by Frederick Clarkson - Analysis of several polls shows Deval Patrick leading Chris Gabrieli and Tom Reilly in the Massachusetts Democratic primary.
(MI-Gov) MI-Gov: Dick DeVos (R-Amway), In a Nutshell by Dump Terry McAuliffe - The diarist post excerpts from a 21 page document published by the Michigan Democratic Party that succinctly and effectively explains why DeVos, who is running against Jennifer Granholm (D) is a dangerous and extremist candidate.
(MN-Gov, Sen) MN-Gov, Sen: Latest Star Tribune poll by kos - Good news for Dem Amy Klobuchar over Repub Mark Kennedy in Senate race, and a dead heat in the governor's race between Dem Mike Hatch against Repub Tim Pawlenty.
(NY-State) FINAL PUSH!! Brian Keeler 'Blograiser' Next Monday. Let's ROCK!! by Tom Ball - One last push to elect Kossack NYBri (Brian Keeler - D) as the next state senator from the 41st district, by holding a 'blograiser' one week from today, Monday Sept. 25.
(NY-Var) New York: An open letter to Eliot and Hillary by MBNYC - Diarist rightly suggests that it would be more beneficial for Hillary Clinton (D), and Eliot Spitzer (D), to use their huge election war chests to help the other NY Dem. candidates.
(OH-Gen) A legend comes to Ohio by BobcatJH - Former President Bill Clinton speaks at a campaign event for Dem candidates; Sherrod Brown (Senate), Ted Strickland (Governor), Marc Dann (Attorney General), Jennifer Brunner (Secretary of State), Richard Cordray (Treasurer), Barbara Sykes (State Auditor), and Bill O'Neill (State Supreme Court).
(OR-State HD-49) Examining Karen Minnis' Campaign Website by PacNW BlueBerry Girl - Nice indepth overview of this rematch between Rob Brading (D) and Tom DeLay like Republican Karen Minnis. who were within 1,500 votes in 2004. Lots of linky goodness.
(TX-AG) Under oath, "I solemnly promise ..." by TXsharon - Remarkable story of David Van Os campaign, and campaign "promises" in his race for Texas AG.
(WA-State) "NO I-933," says Farmer Flansburg ... with crop art and video by bryanb - Highly detailed diary talks about bad initiative in Washington State which tries to force farmers to agree to political policies in order to protect the environment - and how one farmer is fighting back. Video, pictures, and lots of action links.
(WI-State) WI State Senate (5): Tom Reynolds on Fingers, Butts and Spankings by Progressive Majority Wisconsin - links to a 1996 campaign video and various quotes show that Repub Tom Reynolds is as weird as everyone says he is, and that Dem Jim Sullivan is the man to beat him.
(WI-State) Fair WI Ad Tells Story of Real Gay Family by Rachel in Wisconsin - Fair Wisconsin, group working hard to defeat gay marriage amendment in Wisconsin, unveils new ad with real "narrative" on gay family.
(AZ-State) Wave Goodbye To The Alaskan Republican Party by LieparDestin - Well researched continuation of diarist's series delving into The Corrupt Bastard's Club that is the Republican Party in Alaska.
(CA-Gen) TONIGHT: Palo Alto City Counsel Considered Voter Confidence Resolution by GuvWurld - Diarist reports that tonight's meeting will help determine if voter integrity is on the menu in California.
(CA-Gen) Went To An Amazing Election Protection Event In Los Angeles by ollieb - Detailed description of election protection event in LA focusing on voting integrity.
(CA-State) More Concrete Goals Out of San Jose Mayoral Candidate Cindy Chavez by sjmayorwatch - In this latest installment from sjmayorwatch Cindy Chavez' (D) plans for helping senior citizens is the topic in her battle with Chuck Reed (D).
(FL-State) Trust the Voters by creepers - Background and rundown on Amendment Three, which makes it harder to amend the State Constitution, and how Republicans in favor of this amendment are far better funded than Dem group "Trust the Voters," who are against this initiative.
General (7)
Stoller and Sirota Get it WRONG on Rahm Emanuel by pontificator - The writer takes David Sirota and Matt Stoller to task for misreading a Newsweek article which describes Rahm Emanuel as reaching out to hedge funds and private equity funds to solicit donations.
Wikipedia Pages for Dem Candidates Needed by rwsa - Diarist lists Dem candidates that don't have a wikipedia entry and asks people to pick one from the list and make an entry for them so that people searching Wiki can find info about the Dem candidates.
Apt tale from the beyond.,, by daddybunny - Diarist encourages people to get active in the election, and gives us a little piece of humor to spur us on.
The Blackcyde: GOTBV by cowgirl - Brand new series about Getting out the Black Vote (GOTBV) -- first issue here lays out specific plans for the diary. A must read.
Sample-weighting website geared up for '06 stretch drive by ProfAlan - Diarist's website now up and running, analyzing partisan composition of sample deviations in polls.
Hotel minibar keys open Diebold voting machines by lambertstrether - More news of the Princeton study on the unreliability of Diebold's voting machines.
POLL ANALYSIS: Do Not Lose Heart, Friends ... by Steve Singiser - Diarist gives reason for optimism in detailed analysis of recent polls.