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This Rescue Diary covers the period from 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, 10/28 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Wednesday, 10/29
Today's Menu Includes :
70 Diaries Overall
- 24 On House races
- With 19 covering individual Districts in 15 states
- 8 On Senate races
- Representing 5 different states
- 30 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 8 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)
And for this year's previous diaries:
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 (10/27 - 8 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 10/17 to 10/26)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/28 – ONE WEEK TO GO!)
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(12:00 Noon, Tuesday, 10/28 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Wednesday, 10/29): (70 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from S)
House (24)
(SC-02) Need help for Rob Miller SC02, let's help him replace Joe Wilson by testvet6778 - Help throw Rubberstamp Repub Joe Wilson out of Congress and send Dem Rob Miller there instead!
(UT-01) How to Buy a Congressman by craig41 - Describes Dem Morgan Bowen's uphill battle in this ultra red district against incumbent Robert Bishop (R).
(UT-03) Getting REAL Ugly in UT-3 by Happy Valley Pilgrim - The smears are coming thick and fast from nasty Repub Jason Chaffetz against superior Dem candidate Bennion Spencer, and Spencer is fighting back!
(VA-04) Why Randy Forbes R-4th VA must go! by ImpeachKingBushII - Diarist shares a letter he wrote to his so-called Representative, Randy Forbes (R), who is opposed by Dem Andrea Miller.
(AL-03) Campaign Chief of Staff ordered torture at Abu Ghraib (AL-03) by CornSyrupAwareness - This diary is full of tasty tidbits about Mike Rogers (R), including the fact that his campaign manager was officially reprimanded for his part in the Abu Ghraib scandal. Support Dem Josh Segall in his bid to unseat Rogers.
(AL-03) Good week for Josh Segall (AL-03): Endorsements; Ads, etc by alpolitics - As the race between Dem challenger Josh Segall and Repub incumbent Mike Rogers approaches the wire, endorsements and campaigning help roll in, and with your help, a new ad goes on the air.
(AZ-03) Auto dealers in trouble, Shadegg votes against unemployment benefits by Bob Lord for Congress - Talks about Repub John Shadegg's horrible record in looking out for the people in his district as regards unemployment benefits and declares that Bob Lord (D) will put principle above party.
(CA-01) CA-01: Live, from Madame Palfrey’s Robo-Call Service...UPDATED by HowieBeale - Repub challenger Zane Starkwolf defends his steamy robocall about Dem incumbent Mike Thompson.
(FL-12) Fl-12: Adam Putnam v. Doug Tudor Debate Transcript, Part 1 by hungrycoyote - The transcript of a prerecorded debate between Adam Putnam (R) and challenger Doug Tudor is offered up.
(FL-15) Spread the Wealth: Turn Florida Blue for Obama & FL-15 by DrStevenB - Excellent portrayal of Dem candidate Stephen Blythe in his race against Repub incumbent Dave "Winger" Weldon, including lots of links and videos of Blythe's ads.
(FL-25) FL-25: Mario Diaz-Balart- The Last Throes of a Desperate Incumbent by JoeGarcia08 - Campaign manager fills us in on incumbent Repub Mario Diaz-Balart's latest ads and the lies they tell and asks for our support.
(GA-01) GA-01- Why Rick Goddard is like Bill Gillespie: with National Party Money He Can Win by jayskew - Makes the case for widespread financial and volunteer support for Bill Gillespie (D) against incumbent Jack Kingston (R).
(GA-01) GA-01: Can Jack Kingston Fly? Bill Gillespie Can by jayskew – Bill Gillespie (D) shows some superhero stylings in this video diary; he's running against Jack Kingston (R).
(IA-05) IA-5 Thank you, Keith Olbermann by 2laneIA - Diarist has Keith Olbermann’s take on incumbent Steve King (R) and why Rob Hubler (D) should retire King.
(IL-10) The Neo-Cons Trying to Buy the Election in IL-10 by bored now - Outside agitator group "Freedom's Watch" is blanketing the airwaves with lies on behalf of fake "moderate" Repub Mark Kirk in his race against Dem Dan Seals.
(IN-03) Dem Montagano Pulls ahead in IN-03 by democraticinsurgent - Diarist shares that Dem Mark Montagano now has a 3% lead in the latest poll in this district.
(IN-03) IN-03: Another "holy bleeping crap!" poll--Souder down 3! by Christian Dem in NC - The polls are showing a close race between Mark Souder (R) and Mark Montagno (D).
(MI-08) Dem Challenger in MI-08 Poised for Media Blitz by imagineannie - Provides a sneak peak about to be aired in this district on behalf of Dem Bob Alexander in his challenge against Repub Mike Rogers.
(MN-06) Bachmann update October 29 by Bill Prendergast - Today’s report features local media coverage and some fact-checking of a new ad from Michele Bachmann (R) attacking El Tinklenberg (D). Of course it’s a false attack; she can’t even stop herself from lying while testifying in church.
(NC-08) NC-08 Kissell Up on Hayes in New Poll by Blue South - Reveals that PPPs latest poll has Larry Kissel (D) up by five in the latest poll out of this district, which is outside the margin of error.
(NC-08) Kissell Leading Robin "liberals hate america," Hayes NC-08 by Varmint Cong - In a local North Carolina poll, Dem Larry Kissell breaks 50% in his race against the nasty Repub Robin Hayes.
(NJ-03) Report Freedoms Wath to donotcall.gov by Ken Bank - Brief diary making the case that the rightwing Freedom’s Watch should not be allowed to spam with their robocalls in this race between Dem John Adler and Repub Chris Myers.
(NJ-05) NJ-05: Dennis Shulman Endorsed by Michael Bloomberg by brownsox - New York City Mayor Michael "I Want to Be Mayor Forever!" Bloomberg endorses Dem Dennis Shulman over creepy Repub Scott Garrett.
(NJ-05) NJ-05. Republican Rep. Garrett runs away from PBS! by Hao Ren - Talks about the race between Scott Garrett and Orange to Blue candidate Dennis Shulman and announces that Mayor Bloomberg of NYC endorsed Dennis Shulman.
Senate (8)
(Var-Sen) Top Senate Dems are sitting on millions: Are you on board in this election? by jalapeno - Diarist has some of the Senators cash on hand figures & asks why haven't they put up 25%?
(KY-Sen) KY-SEN: Kerry Calls out McConnell: "despicable and malicious"! by McCon Job - John Kerry is critical of Mitch McConnell (R), running against Bruce Lunsford (D).
(MN-Sen) Norm Coleman-a fine mess in Minnesota by NoThirdBushTerm - Shares DFL challenger Al Franken's newest ad in his bid to unseat incumbent Repub Norm Coleman.
(NC-Sen) Hagan Meets in Doles Frontyard- NC Senate Race by CMaxx - Gives us the inside scoop on a meeting Dem Kay Hagan had with some women supporters in the town of Salisbury, at a home almost directly across the street from incumbent Repub Liddy Dole's supposed NC home.
(NC-Sen) Elizabeth Dole Attacks Sunday School Teacher Kay Hagan's Faith (Video) Update 4 by The Southern Dem - Ads put out by the Liddy Dole (R) campaign are telling untruths about Kay Hagan (D).
(NH-Sen) John Sununu - time to leave DC by NoThirdBushTerm - John Sununu (R) is in a race to keep his seat against a strong challenger, Jean Shaheen (D) and there is a new ad out.
(NH-Sen) Our new ad by Jeanne Shaheen - A new ad is out from the Jeanne Shaheen (D) campaign, running against incumbent John Sununu (R).
(OR-Sen) Electing Jeff Merkley, a strong democrat from Oregon, makes sense by spicey - Diarist makes the case for electing Jeff Merkey (D) and for sending Repub Gordon Smith back to Oregon permanently.
Various Races (12)
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Tuesday Edition by Steve Singiser - Three national polls, seven trackers and 48 individual polls are on the menu in this excellent series.
(Var) Senate & Gov. 2008 forecast, one week out by Nathaniel Ament Stone - Diarist shares predictions for various races around the country.
(Var) LGBT Candidate Roundup by PerfectStormer - Wonderful roundup of LGBT candidates nationwide.
(SC-St.Sen) S.C. Legislator Launches Gay-Baiting Robocall by timkelly - Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R) and his campaign have been sending out unpleasant robocalls smearing gays in his battle against challenger Mandy Powers (D).
(TX-Var) Help A Candidate Fight the Religious Right in Texas by Frederick Clarkson - Excellent diary in support of Dem Laura Ewing, who's running against religious right nut Repub David Bradley for Texas Board of Education. A must-read!
(WA-Var) Race To Watch: Peter Goldmark for WA Public Lands Commissioner by Hardhat Democrat - Excellent diary on why Dem Peter Goldmark should become Public Lands Commissioner over incumbent Repub Doug Sutherland.
(FL-CoSoE) Florida: The case against Pinellas Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark by meowmissy - A diary in support of Jack KIllingsworth (D), running against Clark (R).
(MD-6th Cir.Ct) Voting for Judge of the Maryland Circuit Court by Enterik - The diarist discusses the pros and cons of the race between Robert Allen Greenwald and Mary Beth McCormick. He endorses McCormick.
(NE-Var) Listening To The Locals: Nebraska by Skylewalker - From Dems Scott Kleeb for Senate and Jim Esch for Congress all the way to statehouse races, this is a must-read diary!
(NJ-Local) More And Better Democrats, Somerset County NJ Edition by nathanrudy - A diary on various races in this part of New Jersey.
(OR- Var) How Blue will Oregon Be? : My Near-Final Predictions by skywaker9 - One diarist's predictions of the winners and losers in every race on the ballot in Oregon from President to ballot initiatives.
(PA-Var S.H.) State Report: Pennsylvania by 21st Century Democrats - A brief look at some of the house races in PA that this group of community organizers is focusing on in this election cycle.
Ballot Initiatives (18)
(AZ-Prop 102) Help Kick McCain in the AZz byLabDaddy - Diarist writes about Arizona's egregious Proposition 102 which seeks to "define" marriage ... well it seeks to keep gay citizens from marriage.
(CA-Prop 1A, Prop 8) A Buckeye plea to Californians: Please, Help Keep the Future on Track by BruceMcF - Diarist gives all the reasons to vote yes on high-speed rail in California and to vote no on discrimination against gay marriage.
(CA Prop 2) California: Backyard chickens urge a yes vote on Prop 2 by indigoblueskis - Talks about what is needed to raise chickens in your own backyard and encourages a Yes vote on CA's Prop 2.
(CA-Prop 8) No on 8, Yes on Ponies: Update by Alvin K - Diarist gives up an update on the status of his ActBlue page for No on Proposition 8 ... and the possibility of winning a pony!
(CA-Prop 8) Dianne Feinstein makes ad against Prop 8 - by ChristieKeith - Check out the video of ad by Feinstein against the egregious anti-love Proposition 8.
(CA-Prop 8) "White faces in the crowd" and Proposition 8 by sarahnity - Diarist tells a moving story on the reasons to fight this discriminatory proposition.
(CA Prop 8) Gay HATRED spilled across my lawn by RemarkablyChanel - A personal anecdote about the hate being spewed by those in favor of Prop 8 in CA and how this gal and her girlfriend met it head on with dignity and truth.
(CA-Prop 8) Not So Strange Bedfellows: Blackwater and Yes on 8 by withthelidoff - Diarist has lots of info on Prop 8 and two videos to watch.
(CA-Prop 8) Don’t be a douche – Vote no on 8 – Humorous Videos! by joemorf - Take a look at three entertaining videos produced to encourage a No vote on Proposition 8. There is a good discussion in the comments, too.
(CA-Prop 8) NEW No on 8 Ad: Feinstein Speaks. And GOTV on E-Day! by deaniac83 - Diarist has info and a video on the California Prop 8 vote.
(CA-Prop 8) A Zen Master looks at Same-Gender Marriage by Ken Ireland - An unusual take on this California ballot initiative.
(CA-Prop 8) Our Marriage: Let Us Show You It by darkrose - A peek at the so-called evil that Proposition 8 aims to stamp out: the marriage of a "couple of chubby middle-aged women in an apartment in Northern California with two cats, driving a 7-year-old Volkswagen Bug with fuzzy d20's hanging from the rearview mirror."
(CA-Prop 10) T. Boone Pickens Dumps Nearly $19 Million into Yes on 10 Campaign by Cyc4fave - Diarist does some investigative reporting into how zillionaire T. Boone Pickens is able to put so much money into promoting Proposition 10, which is a little too pollution friendly for any progressive.
(CA-Prop K) San Francisco and Prop K by weegeeone - A diary about this Californian ballot proposition, which concerns prostitution.
(CO-Amend 54) Colorado's Amendment 54 -- what the papers say by Richard Myers - The local media weighs in on this proposed amendment.
(FL-Amend 2) Yes2Marriage blasts godless liberal gay unions!! by Rabo Karabekian - Florida also has a marriage initiative on the ballot and this diarist shares his thoughts.
(MI Prop 1) Michigan Medical Marijuana Initiative's Opponents Are Not Telling the Truth by scaryshit - Answers the untruths being told by the opponents of Proposition 1 with the actual facts and encourages all Michigan voters to make an informed decision when voting on this proposition.
(MI Prop 2) Help Michigan Today-- and Skip a Lot of Fighting Later on! by diverdonreed - Takes a close look at what the passage of Prop 2 in Michigan would mean for the rest of the country and encourages a Yes vote.
General (8)
BREAKING: Florida Governor Crist Orders Longer Early Voting Hours (updated 3x) by ausoleil- Lets us know that Florida's Early Voting hours have been extended due to long waits. Please read diary for the specifics if you live in Florida.
Acorn Thanks Netroots (Video) by FranzHartl - Passes along the thanks of ACORN to the Netroots for their hard work during this election cycle.
Deep Inside Nevada’s EV Numbers v7.0 – Leaving Las Vegas by HigherPie - Get your daily in-depth data fix here.
Voting Problem ALERT: Philadelphia Absentee Ballots by Matisyahu - The Philadelphia County BoE is backed up in fulfilling requests for absentee ballots. Problem is, the deadline for voters getting their completed ballots back to the BoE is only two days away.
Let's win this by Carnacki - Inspirational diary for getting out there and making GOTV work for us.
Will GOTV for food. No, really! by Jacques - This GOTV Pro is wondering who can help provide food for those that are working their butts off in the field these last 4 days?
We will be walking for Barack ~ and also for them. by noweasels - Diarist has a very moving diary about who he's walking for in his GOTV action.
Canvassing and Poverty in Gary, IN by by NetminderElite - Diarist writes about canvassing in the "most poverty stricken neighborhood I have ever seen in the United States".