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This Rescue Diary covers the period from 12:00 Noon, Thursday, 10/23 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Friday, 10/24
Today's Menu Includes :
71 Diaries Overall
- 40 On House races
- With 26 covering individual Districts in 18 states
- 13 On Senate races
- Representing 9 different states
- 15 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 3 General election-related 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.
For all the introductory stuff and previous diaries in the 2006 series, please see:
Election Race Roundup (11/11 - Final 2006 Edition)
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Election Race Diary Roundup (9/17 - 48 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 9/7 to 9/16)
Election Race Diary Roundup (9/27 - 38 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 9/17 to 9/26)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/7 – FOUR WEEKS TO GO!) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 9/27 to 10/6)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/17 - 18 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 10/7 to 10/16)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/18 - 17 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/19 - 16 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/20 - 15 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/21 – TWO WEEKS TO GO!)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/22 - 13 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/23 - 12 Days to Change)
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(12:00 Noon, Thursday, 10/23 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Friday, 10/24): (71 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from M)
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House (42)
(House-Var) ACTION: Help Raise $6,587,635 by Chris Bowers - House Dems are behind on their DCCC dues. Getting these collected will help Dem challengers build a larger Dem majority. Chris Bowers of OpenLeft outlines a comprehensive action plan, based on the successful Use It Or Lose It campaign in 2006, to get these dues collected and asks for help from Kossacks.
(House-Var) A final plea on behalf of Congressional candidates by teacherken – A high-profile Kossack throws his support behind some congressional candidates and asks that you do the same.
(MD-01) MD-01: Outsiders trying to buy a R seat by duck - Frank Kratovil (D) attracts a far greater percentage of in-state donors than Andy Harris (R).
(MI-08) MI-08 Student Voter Registratin Drives Undo Voter Suppression Intent of "Roger's Law" by Philip Moon - Interesting how when Repub Mike Rogers fails to suppress the vote, his numbers go down. Dem Bob Alexander is gaining on Rogers.
(MN-03) MN-03: Ashwan Madia targeted by Republicans, needs your help! by The Big E - Ashwan Madia (D) has been raising lots of money and doing well in his bid to overtake Eric Paulsen (R), but now the Republican national machine has him in its sights.
(MN-06) Minnesota is alive! Bachman Stupid Overdrive (video) by thatvisionthing - Check out the great video by Paul Hipp, dead-on skewering Repub Michele Bachmann's McCarthy-esque performance and supporting Dem Elwyn Tinklenberg.
(MN-06) Michele Bachmann Palled Around With Not Just One, But TWO Sixties Radicals by Ken Avidor - Check out the folks Repub Michele ("McCarthy") Bachmann has palled around with and also take a look at the tip jar with one of Dem Elwyn Tinklenberg's new ads.
(MN-06) SUSA - Bachmann down 3 -- (6x Updates) by Druid800 - Diarist has info on polling between incumbent Michele Bachmann (R) & El Tinklenberg (D).
(MN-06) Bachmann update from Minnesota October 23 by Bill Prendergast - Polling, ad and fundraising goodies in today’s report on the drama-filled race between neo-McCarthyite Michele Bachmann and her noble challenger El Tinklenberg.
(MN-06) FREE call script template FTW: [Bachmann-Tinklenberg by Roby NJ - This diary offers a script for callers doing phonebanking for El Tinklenberg (D), running against Michele Bachmann (R).
(NC-04) NC-4th Republican candidate posing as Obama supporter by exlibriszach - Shares an anecdote about finding supporters of Repub candidate William BJ Lawson hanging out by an Obama sign handing out flyers talking about "wanting change" and pointing out that smart people aren’t going to be fooled by this ploy and support Dem David Price.
(NC-05) Another NC GOP Rep with Anti-American Comments-- Virginia Foxx (update x1) by tsitfel - Talks about some relatively recent comments by Virginia Foxx accusing the Democrats of being pretty much anti-American everything and points out what a great pick up opportunity this race is with a great progressive candidate in Roy Carter.
(NC-08) NC-08: NRCC throws Hayes under the bus by Christian Dem in NC - Robin Hayes (R) is being forgotten by the NRCC and Larry Kissell (D) is poised to take over the seat.
(NJ-Var) NJ House Races Ready To Rumble by huntsu - The diarist tells about several seats that Democrats may win: NJ-03, John Adler (D) versus Chris Myers (R), NJ-05 Don Shulman (D) against Scott Garrett (R), NJ-05 Linda Stender (D) meets Leonard Lance (R).
(NV-02) NV-2 Derby Campaign Files FEC Complaint Against Heller by Sven at My Silver State - Shares in the info that the Repub Dean Heller campaign appears to be benefiting from possibly illegal campaign loans and that the Dem Jill Derby for Congress campaign is asking the FEC to investigate.
(NY-03) Focusing on the Issues (NY-3) by Graham Long for Congress - The campaign of Graham Long (D) has some videos on the race against Peter King (R).
(TX-22) TX-22 GOP Candidate Investigated for Vote Fraud by slingist - Pete Olson (R) is under scrutiny for vote fraud. He is challenging incumbent Nick Lampson (D).
(VA-05) Virgil Goode campaign touts 'real Virginia and real America' by KFP – Virgil Goode (R) is repeating the McCain campaign's mischaracterizations of America and Virginia on the trail; Tom Perriello (D) is running against him.
(WA-08) WA-08: Burning down the House, Part 2: help Darcy by occams hatchet - Diarist reminds us what Dem Darcy Burner is up against and asks for help in getting her to Congress in her battle to unseat Repub Dave Reichert.
(WA-08) WA-08: I can give more! by kos - Markos wants no regrets on whether he could have done more, as he risks his wife's wrath in offering more matching dollars for Dem Darcy Burner in her fight against the nefarious Repub Dave Reichert.
(WA-08) I was at Darcy Burner HQ fundraising last night... by dondo - Diarist recounts inspiring experience phone banking for Dem Darcy Burner, how those with the least are donating the most, and decides to follow the example. Repub Dave Reichert is running against Burner.
(WA-08) WA-08: As Long as We're Talking about Resume Padding... by mcjoan - Take a gander at Repub Dave "Sheriff Hairspray" Reichert's resume and find even more reasons to support Dem Darcy Burner.
(AL-03) Chemical Weapons SCANDAL! (AL-03) by CornSyrupAwareness - Diarist continues to encourage us to support Josh Segall in his race against incumbent Repub Mike Rogers.
(AL-03) Help Elect the Youngest Member of Congress by alpolitics - Diarist fact-checks an attack ad from Repub incumbent Mike Rogers against Dem challenger Josh Segall.
(AZ-03) GOP leadership and special interests continue Shadegg rescue mission by Bob Lord for Congress - Shares the info that the Shadegg campaign has now filed two consecutive special FEC filings indicating a large amount of money raised in a short amount of time in his defense against surging Dem Bob Lord.
(CA-04) CA-04 McMansionville: Canvassing Red America by LaughingPlanet - Lots of info on Charlie Brown (D) who is trying to capture this open Republican seat, over Tom McClintock (R).
(CA-46) CA-46: Radical Liberals Must Be Stopped! by mungley - Repubs are beginning to sound like a broken record, as this diary shows Dana Rhorbacher playing the "dangerous liberal extremist" card against Dem Debbie Cook when referring to her common-sense suggestions.
(CA-46) (CA-46) Help Cook kick Rohrabacher’s lying Taliban butt by Seneca Doane – The only reason Crazy Dana Rohrabacher (R) is in Congress is because he hasn’t had a strong opponent. He’s got one now in Debbie Cook (D).
(CA-52) CA-52 Mike Lumpkin rocks the debate by Hannibal - Debate video and encouraging polling information in the race between Mike Lumpkin (D) and Duncan Hunter the younger (R) to replace Duncan Hunter the elder.
(CO-04) CO-4 Marilyn Musgrave, a sinking ship? by mev - Marilyn Musgrave (R) has very bad numbers, while the Democratic challenger, Betsy Markey (D) is running an excellent campaign with good polling.
(CT-04) CT-04: THE TRUTH About Chris Shays & Social Security by goldrick - Repub Chris Shays lies and says he never supported privatization of Social Security. Vote for Dem Jim Himes.
(FL-12) ATTN: District 12 (FL) voters have clear options by JohnnyCougar - Diarist has info on race between incumbent Adam Putnum (R) and Doug Tudor (D).
(FL-12) Do You Know This Man? by hungrycoyote – Dem challenger Doug Tudor needs a small boost to get him over a fundraising threshold that will put him on the national Dems’ radar. Can you help? He is running to unseat Repub Adam Putnam.
(FL-16) ABC uncovers more Tim Mahoney muck by route66 - Incumbent Tim Mahoney (D), running against Tom Rooney (R), is beset by scandal.
(FL-18) FL-18: Wasserman Schultz in public endorsement of Annette Taddeo for US House; Closing difficult chap by Larry Thorson - Better late than never, Debbie Wasserman Schultz climbs a stage in Little Havana and publicly endorses Dem challenger Annette Taddeo, who seeks to unseat Repub Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.
(FL-25) FL-25: Diaz-Balart Goes from Amazing Lies to Freaking Ridiculous by JoeGarcia08 - Mario Diaz-Balart is making false accusations against his opponent Joe Garcia (D).
(IA-05) Stop Steve King's Hate. Support Ron Hubler in Iowa's 5th by back to the future - The bigotry of Steve King (R) is a good reason for supporting his Democratic opponent.
(IL-06) IL-06 The Roskam Record by bilco5 - Diarist answers the unasked questions about Repub Pete Roskam's record while in Congress and shows how Dem Jill Morgenthaler is the superior choice.
(IL-06) IL-06 Peter Roskam wants protect frozen human embryos by DuPageBlue - Points out that by co-sponsoring the "Sanctity of Human Life Act," Peter Roskam is pandering to the far right, and those living in his district would be much better off having Jill Morganthaler as their representative in Congress.
(IL-10) IL-10: Tossup, the Fall of Mark Kirk by bored now - Why does Mark Kirk (R) pretend to be a moderate when he has voted with the Bush Administration so frequently? Dan Seals (D) is his opponent.
Senate (13)
(NE-Sen) New Scott Kleeb Ad: "Photos" by Nebraska Guru – Dem Scott Kleeb’s new ad in his challenge to take the open seat against Repub Mike Johanns.
(NH-Sen) John E. Sununu and Sarah Palin: Come Fly With Me by Jeanne Shaheen - Points out the similarities in how John Sununu and Palin recklessly use taxpayer funds for unnecessary travel and reminds us that the incumbent Repub never did condemn either the people involved in or the phone jamming scheme itself. Read the comments for a look at the latest ad from the Dem Jean Shaheen’s campaign as well.
(OR-Sen) Elect Energy Smart Jeff Merkley and Give Obama the Team He Needs by Watthead - Points out that Jeff Merkley earned his energy smart credentials in the state legislature and has proven that he can help lead us out of the mess we are in regarding our energy policy in the race against Repub Gordon Smith.
(OR-Sen) Help Me Defeat Republican Gordon Smith! by Jeff Merkley- Dem candidate asks for our support in helping him to send Gordon Smith back to Oregon permanently.
(OR-Sen) Merkley (OR-Senate) race--Smith is targeted with Ethics Complaint by bewert - What a surprise! Repub Gordon Smith may have crossed the line when using federal funds to get in bed with PAC Oregon Right to Life. All the more reason to send Dem Jeff Merkley to the Senate.
(OR-Sen) Gordon Smith - In Bush's corner, not ours by NoThirdBushTerm - The diarist points out how Gordon Smith (R) has carried Bush's water during his term. He is being challenged by Ron Merkley (D).
(TX-Sen) TX-SEN I Just Maxed Out My Credit Card For Rick Noriega by boadecia - Diarist is indeed "leaving everything on the road" to get excellent Dem Rick Noriega into Senate and make sure incumbent Repub John Cornyn is defeated!
(AK-Sen) Stevens (R-AK) juror runs off [Breaking] by xrepub - Drama erupts at the corruption trial of Repub incumbent Ted Stevens. Will it benefit his Dem challenger Mark Begich?
(CO-Sen) Democratic Senatorial Candidate Mark Udall faces new 527 attacks in Boulder Colorado by new shady 52 by TheDeminator - You will never guess in a million years what this powerful weapon is that's being used against Dem Mark Udall in his race against Repub Bob Schaffer!
(GA-Sen) Georgia: A run-off possibility and more by dbrati - This diary offers a well thought out examination of variables that might happen and thus force this race into a run-off election situation between Dem Jim Martin and incumbent Repub Saxby Chambliss.
(GA-Sen) Another reason Chambliss must go by SCFrog - Saxby Chambliss (R) seems to going to great lengths to cover up criminal activity; Jim Martin (D) is running against him.
(IA-Sen) IA-Sen: GOP Opponent Calls Harkin "Tokyo Rose of Al Qaeda" by Sousy - Diarist has coverage of the debate in Iowa between incumbent Tom Harkin (D) and Chris Reed (R).
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: NSC files theft charge against Lunsford in post-debate circus by cubswin39 - Debate between Repub Mitch McConnell and Dem Bruce Lunsford is overshadowed by the circus of events including bugging Lunsford at the podium, and a clown.
Various Races (6)
(Var) Act Blue for the Earth by A Siegel - Diarist has the Energy Smart candidates this election cycle & ask for your help in getting them elected.
(NC-08, CO-04) vindication: those that hated on Kissell (NC) and Markey (CO) by wade norris - Great interviews by diarist with Larry Kissell, who’s battling in North Carolina against Repub Robin Hayes, and Dem Betsy Markey, who's in the race in Colorado against Repub Marilyn Musgrave.
(NJ-05, FL-25) NJ-05, FL-25: Orange to Blue Candidates Under Outrageous Attack by brownsox - Watch the videos of lying smears against great candidates Dem Joe Garcia (hurled by Lying Repub Mario Diaz-Balart) in FL-25 and Dem Dennis Shulman in New Jersey's 5th District, (hurled by Ridiculous Repub Scott Garrett).
(OR-Var) Listening to the Locals: Oregeon by karichisholm - Excellent overview of what's on the ground in Oregon by leading Oregonian blogger in this in-depth front page series.
(VT-Gov) Dems Who Block Ranked Choice Voting Give Vermont Gov 2 Repub by jim d - Diarist has info on the confusing way Vermont elects the Governor this year.
(KY-Var) Kentucky Races: Ryan and Lunsford Races Heating Up! by RDemocrat - Bill Clinton will be in Paducah and Bowling Green to stump for Bruce Lunsford (Senate) in his race against Repub Mitch McConnell. Diary also gives Heather Ryan’s (KY-01) upcoming schedule and shares the info that the Ryan campaign is hitting the airwaves with a fresh batch of ads.
Ballot Initiatives (9)
(Var) Jesus says No on Prop 8! by bubbanomics - Compelling diary showing exactly what the AZ-Prop 102, CA-Prop 8, and FL-Prop 2 anti-civil rights propositions will mean if passed.
(Var) Vote Yes to Love, Vote No to Gay Marriage Bans by dougdrenkow - Analysis of why AZ-Prop 102, CA-Prop 8, FL-Prop 2 should be opposed and links to all three websites to state your opposition to them.
(Var) An Appeal for Gay Marriage Rights by tommybones- An appeal to those supporting the anti-gay marriage propositions to look at the issue from his perspective - a straight man, engaged to be married with no plans to have children.
(CA-Prop 5) California: Proposition 5 can help end the "War on Drugs" by Alfonso Nevarez - Detailed analysis of Proposition 5, sponsored by George Soros, which seeks common sense response to drug addiction in California.
(CA Prop 8) Here Is What Pro Prop 8 is Sending Out by jsloo - Shares a letter the diarist’s wife received by the Pro Prop 8 people so that we can see what lies they are telling.
(CA-Prop 8) Poll: No on Prop 8 Retains Shrinking Lead by MissLaura - As more people find out about the civil rights abuse called Proposition 8, they're coming out against it -- but this is no time to be complacent, as those who hate have a lot of passion.
(CA-Prop 8) Prop 8: Tell The Mormon Church To Stop Funding Lies About Gay Marriage by Todd Beeton - Diarist has the slimy ads the Mormon Church has been using to try & get Prop 8 passed.
(CA-Prop 8) The Psychology of Proposition 8 by Cyril Washbrook - This diary contends that the Yes On 8 campaign has been more successful in utilizing language than their opponents.
(CA-Prop 8) WGLB-TV and Friends: Prop 8, (Un)Truth and Consequences by GLBT and Friends at Daily Kos - The lies the Yes On 8 campaign is telling about this proposition, and the truth about the effects it would have on California's gay community.
General (3).
Where Do I Vote? Google Develops Awesome Voter Inf Tool-Essential Voter Protection Tool by ArchPundit - Check out this diary, which gives state of the art tech information on how individuals as well as party activists can track everything they need to make sure the votes count.
FL Early Voting Lawsuit? Call to Action! Poll (Updated) by dmmteacher - In response to the long lines, Dem Representative Kendrick Meek (FL-17) calls for more voting machines at polling locations and may sue to make it happen.
Republican voter suppression shenanigans in New Mexico.. Tied to U.S. attorney-gate? (UPDATED) by JaciCee - The attorney for the New Mexico GOP, Pat Rogers, is sending private investigators to the homes of Hispanic voters to question their eligibility. This is the same guy who pushed vote fraud claims that led to the politically-motivated firing of former US Attorney David Iglesias.