(From the diaries -- kos)
This Roundup Diary covers the period from 1:00 PM Thursday, 10/19 to 1:00 PM EDT Friday, 10/20.
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Today's Menu Includes:
141 Diaries Overall
- 75 On House races
- With 43 covering individual Districts in 18 states
- 26 On Senate races
- Representing 9 different states
- 36 On Various election races
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 4 General election-related diaries
Over 4,400 diaries served to date!!!
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 10 diaries, covering 8/22-9/1).
Election Race Roundup (9/12 - EIGHT WEEKS TO GO!) (with links to 10 diaries, covering 9/2-9/11).
Election Race Roundup (9/22 - 46 Days to Daylight) (with links to 10 diaries, covering 9/12-9/21).
Election Race Roundup (10/2 - 36 Days to Daylight) (with links to 10 diaries, covering 9/22-10/1).
Election Race Roundup (10/12 - 26 Days to Daylight) (with links to 10 diaries, covering 10/2-10/11).
Election Race Roundup (10/13 - 25 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (10/14 - 24 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (10/15 - 23 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (10/16 - 22 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (10/17 - THREE WEEKS TO GO!!!)
Election Race Roundup (10/18 - 20 Days to Daylight)
Election Race Roundup (10/19 - 19 Days to Daylight)
(1:00 PM, Thursday, 10/19 to 1:00 PM, Friday, 10/20): (141 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from V)
House (75)
(VA-05) VA-05: Southside Virginia Paper Blasts Virgil Goode by Dems2004 - has the links to the Danville Bee's scathing editorial of proposed legislation from Republican Virgil Goode as he faces Democrat Al Weed
(WA-05) WA-05 Follow the Money by fuzzex - Great chart with source of campaign cash for both candidates.
(WA-08) Boeing's Engineering Union Ranks Darcy Burner #1 to represent Workers Interests by CoolAqua - Notes that Darcy Burner (D) has received a #1 ranking from a prominent engineering union. Burner's opponent is Rep. Dave Reichert (R).
(WA-08) Crashing the States:UPDATED! WA-08 area event with Darcy Burner! Monday, 10/23 6PM by Erevann - Seattle area Kossacks. Meet up with Crash the States and Darcy Burner (D).
(WA-08) WA-08: Another 45 Minutes w/ Darcy Burner by natasha - has the link to and text of a web interview of Democrat Darcy Burner facing Republican Dave Riechert.
(WA-08) WA-8 Piercing Reichert's Smokescreen by FranklySpeaking - Rep. Dave Reichert (R) pays lip service to the "possibility" of global warming, but actions speak louder than words.
(AR-All) Taking Back the House State by State - ARKANSAS! by ultrageek - Data on election races in Arkansas.
(AZ-05) Hayworth surrogate explains why there are antisemites by Zelph - Diarist has all the latest on the controversial remarks by campaign workers for Republican J.D. Hayworth as he faces Democrat Harry Mitchell
(CA-04) CA-04: Doolittle still believes in WMDs by GreenCA - Diarist links to Dem Charlie Brown's website and urges us to help get rid of deluded wingnut Repub John Doolittle.
(CA-04) CA-04: Keep Calling Me, Mr. Doolittle! by marygriff - Reports on a robocall from the NRCC on behalf of Rep. John Doolittle (R), who is running against Charlie Brown (D) - really! - that concerns Medicare Part D.
(CA-11) Pombo: A man is known by the company he keeps by wrolley - Discusses the relationship between the campaign of Rep. Richard Pombo (R) and the rightwing Gun Owners of America organization. Pombo is opposed by Jerry McNerney (D).
(CA-11) CA-11: Sac Bee endorses McNerney by m3 - McNerney (D) picks up another key endorsement.
(CA-45) He Needs $15,000 by John Chapman - Diarist asks us to help out long-shot Dem candidate David Roth in his race against Repub Mary Bono.
(CA-47) Breaking: California GOP wants their own candidate out by IsraelHand - Presents news that the California GOP want to withdraw the name of their candidate, Tan D. Nguyen (R), the wake of a campaign mail scandal. Nguyen is running against Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D).
(CA-47) Intentional Voter Intimidation by bobcatgrad - Reports on a letter aimed at Hispanic voters that suggests that they could be arrested if they vote, which has been traced back to the campaign of Tan. D. Nguyen (R), who is challenging Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D).
(CA-47) CA: GOP busted sending illegal scare letters targeting Hispanic voters by jtc - has the latest news links regarding the investigation into the voter suppression letter allegedly sent by the campaign of Tan Nguyen (R), who is challenging Lorretta Sanchez (D).
(CA-47) GOP Calls on Republican to Withdraw from CA House Race by MoronMike - Disgraced Repub Tan D. Nguyen, who sent out intimidating letters warning naturalized immigrants not to vote, is being urged to quit the race.
(CA-47) Tan Nguyen and the racist right. CA-47 by Duke1676 - has the latest on the voter suppression letter linked to the Campaign of Republican Tan Nguyen
(CA-52) Ghost of Cunningham Haunts Hunter (CA-52) by rickpickett - Duncan Hunter (R) has been linked to Randy "Duke" Cunningham; John Rinaldi (D) is his opponent.
(CT-04) CT-04 (D) Farrell Clobbers (R) Shays in Last Debate Today by goldbrick - Reviews the action in a debate between Diane Farrell (D) and Chris Shays (R).
(FL-07) FL-07: Newspaper gets "Quid" for its Pro Quo endorsement by Chagnon4Congress - Suggests that the Daytona Beach News-Journal endorsed incumbent Repub John Mica over Dem Jack Chagnon because of pork barrel legislation that benefited the newspaper.
(IA-04) IA-04 Meet Dr. Spencer by cheeto - Introduces candidate Dr. Seldon Spencer (D), who is running against Rep. Tom Latham (R), and talks about Wesley Clark's endorsement of Spencer.
(IA-04) The Bowling Ball Or The Pin? IA-04 by New Sweden - Overseas musing about the fate of the GOP in Iowa.
(ID-01) ID-01: NRCC swipes Grant blog photo for attack ad by Red State Rebel - GOP even screws up their dirty tricks.
(IL-08) Trib. Endorses Melissa Bean, then reverts to form by Bush Bites - Melissa Bean (D) was endorsed by the Chicago Trubune in her race against David McSweeney (R).
(IL-08) IL-08, Melissa Bean vs NRCC by soozler - has a personal look at the fundraising of Melissa Bean(D) trying to hold off David McSweeney(R)
(IL-09) Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Nothing But a Bunch of Jerks by patachon - Expresses dismay at an editorial in the Chicago Tribune about Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D). She is a opposed by Michael Shannon (R).
(IL-14) Hastert district - is it a race? by azzurri - Enquires about the state of the race in Rep. Dennis Hastert's (R) CD. Hastert is opposed by John Laesch (D).
(IL-15) IL-15, A Representative is supposed to, you know, represent the people (IL-15) by Gill for Congress 2006 - Uses the race between David Gill (D) and Rep. Tim Johnson (R) as a starting point for a discussion about ethics in Congress.
(IL-19) IL-19, Why Shimkus is wrong for Southern Illinois by dlstover - Dan Stover (D) personally lays out case against Rep. John Shimkus (R). After Foleygate, one poll has them tied!
(IN-06) IN-06 YES WE CAN!!!! - CNN exposure! by Congressional Candidates Wife - Send some love to Barry Welsh (D), running against Mike Pence (R).
(IN-06) (IN-06) Begging Ain't Easy by Barry Welsh - Give some money to Democrat Barry Welsh, who is fighting the good fight in the middle of red America (and doing a good job of it).
(IN-07) Trouble in IN-07? by wmtriallawyer - New poll shows Democrat Julia Carson trailing slightly.
(IN-09) IN-09: Sodrel says poor choose color TV over health insurance by MrMime - Under that theory, I could by a really big plasma TV.
(NC-05) NC-05: Roger Sharpe - the real friend of the taxpayer. by StormBear - Roger Sharpe (D) is so much more fiscally conservative than Rep. Virginia Foxx (R) it's not even funny.
(NE-02) (NE-02) HOLY SH#T: Jim Esch DESTROYS Lee Terry in Debate by DMOmaha - Highlights Jim Esch's (D) performance in a recent debate with Rep. Lee Terry (R).
(NE-02) Iraq, from a Congressional Candidates Perspective by Jim Esch - Dem candidate Jim Esch posts his forceful take on the situation in Iraq, expanding on his answers in his recent debate with Repub Lee "Stay the Course" Terry.
(NE-02) NE-02 Jim Esch v. Lee Terry: You must see the difference by Omaha Joe - Jim Esch (D) and Lee Terry (R) debate.
(NH-01) NH-01 Gen Wesley Clark Campaigns for Carol Shea-Porter by Manchester Connection - Celebrates an appearance of Gen. Wesley Clark on the campaign trail with Carol Shea-Porter (D), who is running against Rep. Jeb Bradley (R).
(NH-01) NH-01--Public TV Rocks by hannah - Dem Carol Shea-Porter and incumbent Repub Jeb Bradley were both profiled on public television. Also, an announcement for Shea-Porter's big rally event on 25th of October.
(NM-01) NM-01: Police Report Hidden by Wilson Is Found (Updated) by fbihop - Update on a report that, while she was head of the NM Dept. of Children, Rep. Heather Wilson (R), who is opposed by Patricia Madrid (D), covered up a file that allegedly concerned her husband.
(NM-01) Congresswoman on page board buried file by Hyde Park Johnny - Rep. Heather Wilson (R) improperly removed working criminal file involving husband in her capacity as Secretary of New Mexico Children.
(NM-01) Repub. Rep. Heather Wilson (NM-1) Hid Hubby's Sex Case by francisholland - Linking to fbihop's excellent diary on this scandal, diarist analyzes a case of egregious lack of responsibility as Heather Wilson (R) tries to cover up her own husband's scandal.
(NM-01) F-Bomb Fallout: NM 01 Heather Wilson Going Down by liberaltruthsayer - Heather Wilson (R) goes down with the GOP beast.
(NY-03) NY-03: Peter King is an ASSHOLE (Episode 18) by pontificator - Reports on a false assertion by Rep. Peter King (R) on Iraq security, and suggests that a new poll means that Dave Mejias (D) can win the contest.
(NY-03) Facts on why Peter King needs to be replaced by Dave Mejias and all vets need to vote for Dave by testvet6778 - Diarist compiles record of Rubberstamp Repub Peter King's House votes as reasons to support Dem Dave Mejias, for whom an impressive list of accomplishments is shown.
(NY-13) NY-13 Debate Update: Fossella Plays Dirty by Stephen Harrison Candidate for Congress - Stephen Harrison (D) talks about his debates with Vito Fossella (R).
(NY-13) NY-13: New Lies From Vito Fossella by msirt - Refutes a mailing by Rep. Vito Fossella (R), having to with Steve Harrison's (D) proposed tax policies.
(NY-13) NY-13 Republican incumbent crook forced to debate underfunded Democrat by DrSteveB - Incumbent Repub Vito Fossella and Dem Steve Harrison are going to have the 3rd of 4 debates tonight.
(NY-19) NY-19 John Hall on Colbert Report TONIGHT by topdog08 - Rep. Sue Kelly's (R) challenger John Hall (D) will be on the Colbert Report. It's like playing the lottery.
(NY-19) NY-19: Sue Kelly literally runs from the camera by NYPopulist - Comments about Rep. Sue Kelly (R) ducking out of a debate, apparently to prevent events from her tenure as House Page Board Chairwoman from coming to light.
(NY-19) Stephen Colbert Dances with John Hall! by Ruby K - has a personal take on Democrat John Hall's appearance on Steven Colbert's "Better Know a District" segment
(NY-20) NY-20: Albany Paper Links Sweeney, Abramoff and Marianas! by NoMoreGOP - Highlights a newspaper article that links Rep. John Sweeney (R) to Jack Abramoff. Sweeney is opposed by Kirsten Gillibrand (D).
(NY-20) Sweeney: Stake though the heart? by Albanius - Info on the John Sweeney (R), Jack Abramoff ties. Link for Sweeneys opponent Kirsten Gillibrand (D) included.
(NY-26) Reynolds Attack ads seem to be working by ejpoeta - Reynolds (R) runs another attack ad.
(NY-29) Invite! - "Mr. Deeds Goes to Washington" - Eric Massa & Nancy Pelosi in NYC ! by Blue Waters Run Deep - Dem bigwig throws her support behind Fighting Dem Eric Massa in tough upstate contest.
(NY-29) NY-29, Holy Crap! by Kilgore Trout3 - Provides insight into this race, and comments on new poll numbers that show Eric Massa (D) ahead of Randy Kuhl (R).
(NY-29) NY-29: People Power on Parade: Massa campaign reaches $1million by mikepridmore - Netroots challenger Eric Massa (D) passes $1 million primarily on small dollar donations.
(OH-02) Open Thread by openthread - Yes, even openthread has something to say about the 2006 elections. Catch Dem Victoria Wilsun's new ads (one is the great "Had Enough?" ditty) in her race against Repub "Mean" Jean Schmidt.
(OH-14) OH-14: Second Katz (D) ad is up by Hiram - Diarist links to the latest ad by Democrat Lew Katz taking on Republican Steve LaTourette.
(OH-15) OH-15: Smells like desparation! by ArchTeryx - Deborah Pryce (R) starts running an underdog campaign (even though she's the incumbent and a member of the House GOP leadership).
(PA-04) PA-4 Malicious Hart, Jason Altmire, and More by KJCity520 - Highlights the fitness of Jason Altmire (D) for office. Rep. Melissa Hart (R) is his opponent. Suggests that the race is now closer than ever, according to several sources.
(PA-07) PA-07: Weldon (R) is really insane by kos - See for yourself.
(PA-08) The inside scoop on little ways to help a campaign. by Luam - Little ways you can help Patrick Murphy (D).
(PA-10)PA-10: How Desperate is Don Sherwood (R-Pa)? (w/poll) by Richard Cranium -Analyzes the thinking behind Bush campaigning for Rep. Don Sherwood (R), who is running against Chris Carney (D).
(PA-10) George II Embraces Crazed Adulterer by blueness - has a link to a German newspaper account of yesterday's fundraiser headlined by George W. Bush for Republican Don Sherwood
(TN-07) Shh! Don't Tell Marsha Blackburn! by autoegocrat - Request for money for Dem Bill Morrison who is trailing Repub Marsha Blackburn by 6 points in the polls.
(TN-09) New Republican Ad Running in Memphis by membengal - Diarist brings us news of a new GOP ad, plus some general analysis.
(TX-19) Tx-19: Tide is Changing - Now is the Time to Pour Resources into Texas by Xpatriated Texan - Winds of change are blowing in Texas, with Dem Robert Ricketts a potential stealth pickup over incumbent Repub Randy Neugebauer.
(TX-23) TX-23 (Texas 23rd Congressional district race) by plainspeaker - has the latest on ads being run by Republican Henry Bonilla facing Democrat Rick Bolanos in this newly drawn district
(TX-31) The Endorsements Keep on Comin' by Ken Stewart - provides links to the latest endorsements for Democrat Mary Beth Harrell over Republican incumbent John Carter
(House-Var) The 10 Worst Congressmen by cos82005 - diarist has the Rolling stone magazine's list of the 10 worst congressmen
(House-Var) The House races. A realistic appraisal by Paleo - Lists likely winners for tossup races, but adds a sobering note of caution against overconfidence.
(House-Var) OMG! 61 Hot House races the Democrats can take in 2006! by DanfromRaisingKaine - House race rankings and info.
(House-Var) House Polls: Update #3 by Doctor Who - More House polls.
Senate (26)
(VA-Sen) (VA Sen) Allen's Own Responses Help Prove Webb's Case by Ambivalent Mumblings - How Sen. George Allen's (R) attempts to cozy up to Sen. John Warner (R) and "the rules" will backfire.
(WA-Sen) Is It Safe to Not Vote for Cantwell? by RudiB - Documents a conversation between the diarist and a friend, in which they discuss whether voting for a third party candidate over Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) is a good idea, given local opposition to Cantwell's Iraq position. Mike McGavick (R) is Cantwell's opponent.
(CT-Sen) A Faustian Bargain. Rove's Deal With LIEberman? by statistician - God help us.
(CT-Sen) "Bob Schiefer Reacts To Debate" by motherwolfe - Diarist takes exception to Schiefer's characterization of the Iraq issue in the debate he moderated between Dem Ned Lamont, Joe Lieberman (CT-LIE) and Repub Schlesinger.
(CT-Sen) C-SPAN will broadcast the Lamont-Lieberman-Schlesinger debate Friday night by PeopleVs EconomicRoyalists - The debate will be re-broadcast on C-SPAN on Friday October 20th at 9pm.
(CT-Sen) CT-Sen: "The Kiss" Revisited by mcjoan - Has the latest attack by George W. Bush on the Democrats and the return of the "Kiss" float.
(CT-Sen) Who wants to watch the 2nd Lamont/Lieberman Debate online? UPDATED with Part 2! by DeanDemocrat - has the video link to the latest Connecticut Senate Debate.
(CT-Sen) Lieberman extends lead over Lamont to 17% by CTLiberal - Incumbent Joe Lieberman (LIE) leads Ned Lamont (D) by 17 with Alan Schlessinger (R) miles behind.
(CT-Sen) Lamont can win (despite new Qunnipiac poll) by Blue Wind - Reasons why Ned Lamont (D) can still win over incumbent Joe Lieberman (LIE) and Alan Schlessinger (R) in spite of the recent Q poll showing Lieberman leading Lamont by 17 points.
(CT-Sen) Quinnipiac Poll: Joe up 17 by rustam - New poll shows Joe Lieberman (CT-LIE) leading over the Democrat in the race, Ned Lamont.
(CT-Sen) CT-SEN Holy CRAP - Holy Joe is kicking the snot outta Lamont by Whiskey Sam - Bad news for Ned.
(CT-Sen) Alan Schlesinger's performance can reverse Q-Polls by heatseeking missile - Diarist discusses the role that Alan Schlessinger (R) is playing in the CT Sen race.
(MD-Sen) MD-Sen: Chamber of Commerce campaigns for Steele by Sharon in MD - Questionable group "Move Maryland Forward," possibly linked to the Chamber of Commerce, is sending out emails favorable to Repub Michael Steele over Dem Ben Cardin on economic issues, including, of course, the "death tax."
(MO-Sen) Republicans threaten Claire McCaskill voters with hellfire. by Eternal Hope - Clears up assertions in a flyer received by the diarist comparing abortion positions of Sen. Jim Talent (R) and Claire McCaskill (D).
(MO-Sen) MO-Sen | My Daily Donation | E-18 | $20 to Claire McCaskill by cmanaster - Today's donation goes to Dem Claire McCaskill to defeat incumbent Repub Jim Talent.
(MT-Sen) Toss-Up in Montana for US Senate by Eric J in MN - Rasmussen reports a neck and neck race between Tester (D) and Burns (R-Abramoff).
(PA-Sen) Republicans Gone Crazy: Rick Santorum by Delaware Dem - More comments on Sen. Rick Santorum (R), who recently related the war in Iraq to the war in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Santorum's opponent is Bob Casey (D).
(PA-Sen) K-Lo in La La Land by jseltzer - Mocks a recent editorial by Kathryn Lopez which argues incumbent Repub Rick Santorum will defeat Dem Bob Casey because of living in a "9/11 world."
(RI-Sen, MO-Sen) RI-Sen, MO-Sen: Make a difference by randyite - Analysis of Senate races in Rhode Island between Sheldon Whitehouse (D) and Lincoln Chafee (R), and Missouri between Claire McCaskill (D) and Jim Talent (R).
(TN-Sen) TN-Sen: Because This Is A Democracy by R o o k - Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. (D) is NOT a conservative, as shown by his 19% rating by the American Conservative Union.
(TN-Sen) I understand if you don't want to vote for Ford by Sidof79 - Impassioned plea to vote for Dem Harold Ford Jr. over Repub Bob Corker, in spite of Ford's DINO-like attitudes to a number of key issues.
(TN-Sen) TN-Sen: GOP OUT OF CASH! by R o o k - Corker (R) is out of money.
(TX-Sen) Hutchison Says She Would Have Voted Differently On Iraq War by vpltz - Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D) keeps Repub Kay Bailey Hutchison on the defensive in televised debates.
(TX-Sen) TX-US Debate: Watch Radnofsky Annihilate Hutchinson by MrLiberal - Diarist links to CSPAN, which is showing the debate between Repub Kay Bailey Hutchison and challenger Dem Barbara Ann Radnofsky, along with Libertarian Scott Jameson.
(TX-Sen) Texas Senatorial debate by UneasyOne - Dem Barbara Ann Radnofsky comes on strong to Repub Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Libertarian Scott Jameson. Link in comments to more discussion.
(Var-Sen) Senate Polling Scoreboard by Superribbie - Latest polls from Senate battleground states.
Various (36)
(WI-Var) Election 2006: Wisconsin State Elections by NickKaters - News from WI state elections.
(CA-AG) AG links GOP campaign to Latino warning!! by tre1971 - Immigrant voter suppression flyer linked to local Republican Attorney General candidate.
(CA-AG) CA-AG Brown in trouble or Republican scam? by ca democrat - Diarist links to San Jose Mercury News and Sacramento Bee stories covering the charge from Republicans that Jerry Brown (D) should be disqualified from his AG race against Chuck Poochigian (R).
(CO-Var) The Head just fell off the CO ticket by tjlord - Colorado GOP shoots itself in the foot. What does that hold for the downticket races?
(MA-Gov) MA-Gov: We turned the last one. + Debate thread. by mem from somerville - Somerville, Tennessee is now entirely represented by Democrats at the state level; also details of the debate between Deval Patrick (D) and Kerry Healey (R).
(MD-Gen) Maryland Diebold Critic Mailed 2004 Election Software by trifecta - Head of MD election, Cheryl Kagan was sent computer disks along with an unsigned note complaining about the security risks of Diebold technology.
(MD-Var) MD Sen & Gov Crosstabs Analysis by baltimoremom - Some analysis of the Maryland Senatorial and gubernatorial polls.
(MD-Var) We Need Election Judges in Montgomery County (MD)!!! by Alegre - Calls on Marylanders to become elections judges on Nov. 7th in order to help clear up and prevent election problems in Montgomery County.
(ME-Var) New Maine Citizen Initiative - tax credits for education! by Eddie in ME - Diarist explains Maine ballot initiative that would make student loans tax deductible under certain circumstances and asks for help to push the initiative through.
(MI-Gov) MI-GOV: War, what the Hell's it good for? by devoshead - Exposes link between Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater USA, a mercenary organization fighting in Iraq, and Repub Dick DeVos, who is challenging incumbent Dem Jennifer Granholm.
(MI-Gov) Just Say NO to Dick and YES to Jen - Reason #18 by LiberalLucy - Another reason to vote for Granholm (D).
(MI-Gov) (MI-GOV) Doctrine of Dick DeVos: Tithes that Buy the Christian Right by Hector Solon - Diarist examines DeVos' (R) ties to the Christian Right.
(MI-Gov) MI-Gov: Margin of Relief: Granholm secures lead in poll by novapsyche - Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) pulling away in the polls.
(MI-Gov) MI-GOV 14 Greatest Dick DeVos videos of 2006 by fergusonforcongress -- Brief diary linking to Michiganliberal.com and an amazing montage of 14 YouTube videos of DeVos' "greatest hits" in his race against Dem Jennifer Granholm
(NC-Gen) This week's column: UNC tuition, national lections, NC-5, NC-11 by ludkmr - Rundown of the effect of college tuition and general happenings in the races for NC-05 and NC-11.
(NV-Gen) Nevada's largest newspaper endorses marijuana ballot initiative by Jamaste - Las Vegas Review Journal shows polls are favorable on ballot initiative 7 to legalize possession of up to 1 oz. of marijuana.
(NV-Gov) Rep. Jim Gibbons is in Full Blown Coverup Mode by Hesiod - Repub Jim Gibbons is attempting to cover up allegations of assault against a single mother. Support Dem Dina Titus in the race for governor.
(NV-Gov) Nevada's GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Accused of Sexual Battery by Hesiod - Umm, is there ever going to be an end? It's just too easy.
(NV-Gov) NV-GOV: Jim Gibbons (R) Assaults Woman in Parking Lot by Zaphod Beeblebrox - has links to all the latest news accounts of Republican Jim Gibbons run in with the law.
(NY-Gov) Spitzer Wins Big by chick ghandil - Dem Gubernatorial candidate Eliot Spitzer has just won a big case against former head of the NYSE, busting huge executive pay packages in a decision that will reverberate across the corporate world.
(NY-SS-41) A Totally Heartfelt Thanks...Lipris Rocks by NYBri - has a thank you from fellow kossack Brian Keeler for all the support in his New York State Senate campaign.
(NY-SS-41) Inside NYBri HQ: Wherein I Save Our Ad Buy With a Paperclip and a Salad Fork. (New TV Ads!) by lipris - Comprehensive update on our own Brian Keeler's (D) campaign against Repub Steve Soland with the latest ads.
(OH-Gov) Desperate & Dirty: Blackwell hits new low in OH Governor's Race by ljanem - Ken Blackwell (R) is trying to oust Ted Strickland (D) on a non-residency charge, and if that doesn't work, is turning to smear-master Sean Hanninty to spread the dirt.
(OH-SoS) Ohio SOS Race: Brunner "Truth" Ad Crushes Hartmann's "Willie Horton" Spot by OhioNative - Back against the wall, Greg Hartmann (R) lashes out at Jennifer Brunner (D) with "Willie Horton" type ad. Brunner fights back with the "Truth."
(OH-Var) Election Hope in Ohio by bobcatgrad - Central Ohio Diarist gives some anecdotal evidence for hope in Ohio this year.
(OK-Var) Finally, a Republican Willing to Spend on Educational Material by SusanG - More on the Bill Crozier story about using textbooks as shields against school gunmen.
(OK-Var) GOP candidate for Superintendent of Education shoots textbooks by Rupert - Diarist links to article showing candidate Bill Crozier's (R) idea to protect schoolchildren - thick books to be used as shields.
(OR-HD-39) Letters to the Editor and 200 Donations in 36 Hours Mike Caudle for State Rep - Discusses a lobbying scandal hovering around Wayne Scott (R), Oregon House Majority Leader. Scott is opposed by Mike Caudle (D).
(PA-Gen) Help Bring Real Change to the Philly Suburbs and the Country by eRobin - diairst links to and explains an easy way to get active in GOTV
(PA-State House) Penna. State House Democrats Romp As State Republican Firewall Collapses by State Rep Mark Cohen Dem PA - Diarist analyzes Pennsylvania's turn from red to blue and links to website where we can support State House democrats.
(PA-Var) The Daily Pulse- Pennsylvania is a Battleground by dhonig - Great roundup of why it is important to win the races the Pennsylvania.
(SD-Gov) SD-GOV: WOW This really is a great idea! Jack Billion is truly a progressive candidate. by SoDak Dem - Expounds on an idea by Jack Billion (D) to lower the pay of the SD Governor in order to raise the pay of SD teachers. Billion is in a race with Gov. Mike Rounds (R).
(TX-Gov) Bell gains in Texas gov race by jcullen - Chris Bell (D) rises from fourth to second in most recent poll after laying out his agenda.
(TX-Gov) TX-Gov - Why is Kinky Running? [WITH POLL!] by Whiskey Sam - Comments on a confusing ad by Kinky Friedman (I), who is running to be Governor of Texas versus Rick Perry (R) and Chris Bell (D), among others.
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Thursday Edition by Steve Singiser - Steve's daily roundup of nationwide polls.
(Var) Bush Campaigns Hard for Allen, Sherwood during "National Character Counts Week" by Dood Abides - Snarky look at President Bush's recent campaign appearances for George Allen (R) in his race against Jim Webb (D) and Don Sherwood (R) in his race against Chris Carney (D).
General (4)
Election Protection National Hotline - 1-866-OUR-VOTE by Femlaw - Volunteer for this non partisan hotline to prevent voter suppression.
Innovative GOTV/Canvassing Idea (partic. in Red districts) by outofthebox - Confront conservatives with the fact that Shrub is not conservative.
Report on MoveOn phonebanking by ends with space - offers a critique of Moveon.org's phonebanking efforts.
A Postal Worker Explains the Mail: How Your Registration Might be Purged by Occulus - Diarist warns that our ultra-complex postal system is ripe for abuse as a means to deny voter registrations, and offers advice.