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This Rescue Diary covers the period from 12:00 Noon, Thursday, 10/30 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Friday, 10/31
Today's Menu Includes :
71 Diaries Overall
- 29 On House races
- With 20 covering individual Districts in 16 states
- 16 On Senate races
- Representing 6 different states
- 24 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 2 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!)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/29 – 6 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/30 – 5 Days to Change)
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(12:00 Noon, Thursday, 10/30 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Friday, 10/31): (71 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from U)
House (29)
(VA-05) VA05: Goode To Have Staff Meeting About Misuse Of Congressional Office by Dems2004 – Homosexuality unwittingly plays a leading role in the last act of this drama-filled race between Repub incumbent Virgil Goode and Dem challenger Tom Perriello.
(WA-04) Doc Hastings Polling Weak - Washington's 4th CD may be in play by Jimmynap - The race is close between Richard Hastings (R) and George Fearing (D).
(WA-04) WA-4: George Fearing within 5 points by joe - Fearing (D) is moving in on Richard 'Doc' Hastings (R).
(WA-04) WA-04! Wasn't Even On Our Radar! by InquisitiveRaven - Despite a lack of financial support, George Fearing (D) is polling close in this race.
(WY-AL) WY-AL: Get Gary Across the Line by mcjoan - Time for a real push of support for Dem Gary Trauner in his race against Repub Cynthia Lummis.
(AL-03) AL-03 Alabama Backstab, Good Men do Stupid Things by CornSyrupAwareness - Diarist expresses disappointment in Dem Artur Davis for publicly criticizing Dem Josh Segall (who voted against the Wall Street bailout) and praising Repub Mike Rogers.
(AL-03) Red to Blue Josh Segall pulling to within 2-3 points (AL-03) by alpolitics - An unreleased poll (from the campaign of Repub incumbent Mike Rogers?) shows the race is within the margin of error. The last-minute push is on for Dem challenger Josh Segall.
(AZ-03) Bob Lord announces massive Get Out the Vote effort. by Bob Lord for Congress – Dem Bob Lord announces that he and 700 volunteers will hit the streets in his district this weekend to remind voters that a vote for Bob Lord is a vote for change and asks that anyone in the Phoenix metropolitan area join them against the incumbent John Shadegg (R).
(AZ-03) AZ-3 Bob Lord LIVEBLOG by Bob Lord - The Congressional candidate live blogged over lunch...while he's not there now the comments are interesting. Help Dem Bob Lord defeat Repub John Shadegg.
(CA-04) CA-O4: People would rather go thru a Haunted House than see McClintock by AmericanRiverCanyon - A photo diary showing how few people Repub Tom McClintock is drawing as he runs against Dem Charlie Brown.
(CA-46) The Anti-Palin by Devilstower - This long awaited roundup diary gives us plenty of reasons to vote for Debbie Cook (D) instead of Dana Rohrabacher (R). Sorry we missed this one before.
(FL-12) FL-12: Adam "Howdy Doody" Putnam: GOP Before Constituents by hungrycoyote - Adam Putnam (R) shows a pattern of toeing the Republican party line than representing the constituents of his district; Doug Tudor (D) is an excellent candidate who should take the seat with our help.
(GA-01) GA-01: Coastal Empire News Endorses Bill Gillespie by nobelle – Bill Gillespie (D) picks up another endorsement in his race against Jack Kingston (R).
(GA-03) GA-03: Columbus Ledger Endorses Dem. Stephen Camp Over Lynn Westmoreland by Bob Trammell - The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer thinks that Stephen Camp (D) is a better fit for this district than Lynn Westmoreland (R).
(IA-04) IA-04 Becky Greenwald Finishing Strong by Justus - Diarist writes about the race between incumbent Tom Latham (R) and Becky Greenwald (D).
(IL-06) IL-06 OBAMA VOTERS FOR ROSKAM? What? by bilco5 - Repub Peter Roskam is trying to tie himself to Obama's coat-tails in his race against the real Dem, Jill Morgenthaler.
(IL-06) IL-6: Peter Roskam's new BFF: Obama? by jsand42 - Diarist has some recent fliers that incumbent Peter Roskam (R) is sending out in race with Jill Morgenthaler (D) and his attempt to fool the voters.
(IL-10) IL-10: Step Up, Kossacks, It's Within Reach by LeftOfYou - Excellent analysis of this race between Dem Dan Seals against Repub Mark Kirk, including just what the early voting trends mean.
(IL-18) IL-18: An Undescended Pig Testicle scandal (seriously) by dogwhistle - Dem Colleen Callahan is confronted with big scandal from an old state fair disqualification; Repub Aaron Schock is faced with big scandal on notarizing a backdated document. The tension is palpable.
(MI-08) Desperate, Flailing- Repubs accuse Bob Alexander of supporting health care for millionaires by PhilipMoon - Discusses some flyers incumbent Repub Mike Rogers has mailed out in the district which completely misrepresent Bob Alexander’s platform and asks for our help fighting these lies.
(MN-06) Bachmann Campaign, Smears and Lies by Elwyn Tinklenberg - Dem candidate Elwyn Tinklenberg shares two new ads from flailing incumbent Michle Bachmann, points out the flat out lies in them and asks us for our continued support.
(MN-06) Bachmann update from Minnesota October 31 – BOO! by Bill Prendergast - Our intrepid diarist continues to hold the local press’s feet to the fire when it comes to scaaaary Michele Bachmann (R). El Tinklenberg (D) looks forward to handing her a broom to fly away on.
(NV-02) NV-02: Heller (R) sued, polls tightening by brownsox - Repub Dean Heller finds himself in hot water over copyright violations and his own campaign funding in his race against Dem Jill Derby.
(NC-04) David Price (D-NC 4) Takes a Moment by SicPlurisPoenaPrestantia - Diarist proudly shares how incumbent Dem David Price took time from this busy election season to participate in an event at her child’s school - with no political angle for being there - in his defense against Repub BJ Lawson.
(NJ-05) NJ-05. Does it get any more bizzare than this? by Hao Ren - Diarist shares a great example of just how off his rocker incumbent Scott Garrett is and encourages us to continue to support Dem. candidate Dennis Shulman.
(NJ-05) (NJ-05) I told Scott Garrett to ‘go to hell’ this morning! by danger durden - Diarist summarizes the reasons to vote against Repub Scott Garrett and for Dem challenger Dennis Shulman.
(NJ-05) NJ-05 Update from the Field by Shulman for Congress - Diarist from the Campaign stops in to give us an update on the race between incumbent Scott Garrett (R) and Dennis Shulman (D).
(NJ-05) A note to gun owners in NJ-5: you're being lied to by clammyc - Scott Garrett (R) is telling voters wrong when he implies that Dennis Shulman (D) will take their guns away.
(PA-15) PA 15: Sam Bennet to Bring Obama's Change to Lehigh Valley by Sam Bennett for Congress - The Democratic candidate writes a diary on his race against Charles Dent (R).
Senate (16)
(GA-Sen) Saxby Chambliss’ base "energized"? by AugustKid - Diarist calls out Saxby Chambliss (R) regarding a quote from him in the New York Times about the number of people early voting and how it will affect his "base" in his defense against Dem Jim Martin.
(GA-Sen) One last push in GEORGIA! Jim Martin for US Senate! by dangeo - Shares a letter that was sent out by Dem Jim Martin's wife on behalf of her husband and reminds us how low Repub incumbent Chambliss will go to keep his seat.
(GA-Sen) GEORGIA SENATE: $5,000,000 and HOT POLLS !! by vets74 - Diarist has info on the DSCC help in Jim Martin’s (D) race with Saxby Chambliss (R).
(GA-Sen) New Radio Spot Claims Jim Martin Supports Gay Marriage by Andre in Atlanta - The Family Research Council is telling lies about Jim Martin (D), running against Saxby Chambliss (R).
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: Lunsford Releases the Hounds ... and the Governors! by bmaples - Diarist has some videos to watch on the with incumbent Mitch McConnell (R) and Bruce Lunsford (D); all three are worth your time to watch.
(MN-Sen) MN-Sen: Coleman Sues Franken, Runs from Reporters by brownsox - Irony-rich situation as litigation-happy Repub Norm Coleman brings up a suit against Dem Al Franken for defamation of his non-existent character.
(MN-Sen) MN-Sen: Coleman Sues Franken for Defamation by bcb - Diarist puts it best in this story of Repub Norm Coleman suing Dem Al Franken for defamation - "... as Minnesotans, we're always a little suspicious of a PR move posing as a lawsuit."
(MN-Sen) GOP Donor Secretly Funneled $75K to Coleman Family by Yo yo yo - A lawsuit filed by a CEO alleges that a shareholder of his company, a long-time GOP donor and friend of Norm Coleman, improperly caused the company to provide personal financial support to Repub incumbent Norm Coleman. Al Franken is the Dem in this race.
(MN-Sen) MN-Sen: Franken by 5 in PPP poll, Coleman scandal breaking bigger by jgoodfri - Polling information and analysis plus news in the race between Dem challenger Al Franken and Repub incumbent Norm Coleman.
(MN-Sen) More details re: Norm Coleman scandal (Updated) by pdq – Norm Coleman (R) finds himself in trouble due to some of his financial dealings; Al Franken (D) and Dean Barkley (I) are his opponents.
(MS-Sen) Roger Wicker- not the Senator Mississippi needs by NoThirdBushTerm - A short diary expounding on the need for more attention for the Ronnie Musgrove (D) race against Roger Wicker (R).
(NC-Sen) Dole Slips in Polls Again After Godless Ad Hits Hagan by The Southern Dem - Details that the latest Rasmussen poll (which was taken while the hateful "Godless" ad was on the air) shows Dem Kay Hagan up by 6% against incumbent Liddy Dole (R) and shares quotes from various members of the media and political consultants on both sides of the aisle, all condemning the ad as desperate.
(NC-Sen) Oh Snap: Hagan slaps down dole hard in new ad by jdw112 - Check out this hard hitting ad by Dem Kay Hagen responding to Repub Liddy Dole's recent disgusting smear job.
(NC-Sen) Oh snap! Kay Hagan delivers the smackdown in new ad! by FightingRegistrar - McClatchy fact-checks the "Godless" ad from Repub incumbent Elizabeth Dole, and Dem challenger Kay Hagan delivers a rebuttal to the ad.
(OR-Sen) OR-Sen Vic/Photoblog: Democratic Leaders Unite for Merkley by sarahlane - Max Cleland, John Tester, Russ Feingold and more have come out to support Dem candidate Jeff Merkely in his race against Repub Gordon Smith.
(OR-Sen) Jeff Merkley (OR-SEN) pulling away by Scarce - Jeff Merkley (D) is now a big favorite in this race against incumbent Gordon Smith (R).
Various Races (12)
(Var) (many maps inside) Election Night Viewing Guide, Part 2 by Blarghman - Great maps and analysis of ten states and what to watch for on election night.
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Thursday Edition (incl. New CBS Poll) by Steve Singiser - Heavy day of polling data, including four national polls, seven trackers, and 60 individual polls!
(WA-Gov) Over 20% of Washington's Young Vote Might Be Obama+Rossi! (w/UPDATE) by Assaf - Diarist explores the paradoxical numbers that show young voters for Obama but not giving the numbers to Dem Christine Gregoire over nasty Repub Dino Rossi.
(WA-Var) Competency tests for voters? Auditor candidate says "Yes"! by Kitsap River - Repub candidate for Kitsap County Auditor John Clark would have voters take a test to vote (shades of Jim Crow past), one of many reasons why it's important to support Dem Walt Washington.
(CA-SH-33) Sign Stealing, shame on you Republicans! by Ellinorianne - Diarist’s husband is running for State House in CA’s 33rd district and in this diary she shares how hard he is working to run a clean and positive race against an incumbent who hasn’t even bothered to buy and distribute yard signs.
(CO-SS-29) Morgan Carroll for State Senate District 29 by wade norris - Diarist reminds Colorado voters what good Morgan Carroll has already done in the State Senate and asks for everyone's support in getting her to the State Senate.
(FL-SH 03) Help a Young Black Candidate Win a FL State House Seat by Tally - Diarist introduces us to Lumon May, Democratic candidate for state house in Florida and asks for our support to help him win.
(FL- SH 48) FL-Legislature: Support for Carl Zimmerman (donation deadline) by jfpdeuce - Diarist reminds us of the importance of local statehouse races in this story about Dem Carl Zimmerman in his fight against the economically questionable Repub Peter Nehr.
(GA-Var) Listening to the Locals: Georgia by biglib - Comprehensive diary on the state of politics in Georgia, including analysis of Senate and Congressional races.
(GA-Var) Georgia Supreme Court slaps down Award winning Secretary of State by attydave - The award, of course, is Georgia10's 2008 Katherine Harris Award, and Dem James R. Powell is happy to see the Supreme Court slap down SOS Karen Handel for extreme partisanship in his race against Lauren McDonald for the District 4 Seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
(MD-BoE) Voting for Montgomery County Board of Education by Enterik - Stephen Abrams (R) is another Republican more interested in higher office and the party line than education; Linda Berthiuame (D) is running against him.
(MO-Gov) (Updatedx2) Rep. Kenny Hulshof implies Obama will take "Under God" out of Pledge of Allegiance by RSRS - Points to a comment made when Kenny Hulshof spoke at a Republican rally in Missouri and pushes us to support Democrat Jay Nixon.
Ballot Initiatives (12)
(CA-Prop 2) Yes on CA Prop. 2: Because it’s not just about the chickens by giori - Diarist takes a detailed look at the history of big biz farming and explains why a Yes vote on California’s Prop 2 is important for the well being of planet Earth.
(CA-Prop 8) My Dad, God and Proposition 8 by shanikka - The diarist shares how she used the very words of the bible to explain to her father why he (and really everyone) should vote no on CA’s Proposition 8.
(CA-Prop 8) "Armageddon": A Call to Action to Defeat Prop 8 by Todd Beeton - Discusses the good and the bad over the last few weeks and tells us what we can do to help defeat Prop 8 once and for all.
(CA-Prop 8) Enough is Enough: No on Prop 8 by withthelidoff - Diarist has had enough of the lies and obfuscation from the proponents of Prop 8 and challenges them to come up with a rational reason this prop should be passed.
(CA-Prop 8) My letter to my CA friends on Proposition 8 by khassani - Diarist shares the letter he sent to his California friends to urge them to vote No on Proposition 8.
(CA-Prop 8) Prominent Prop 8 spokesman: gays are Hitler by hekebolos - The things being said by some proponents of passing Propostion 8 are just too scary to believe and the things in this diary are included.
(CA-Prop. 8) Last Days for Prop 8: Eyes on the Prize by sarahnity - Make your support for civil and human rights known by opposing Proposition 8! Diarist persuasively shows why this is a national issue.
(CA-Prop. 8) Leave every damn thing on the road: CA Prop 8 by ChristieKeith - Diarist walks the walk as well as talks the talk in this story illustrating what it means to leave every damn thing on the road.
(CA-Prop 8) Californians: Don’t corrupt your Constitution by Soulmentor - Diarist makes a constitutional integrity argument against Proposition 8.
(CA-Prop 8) No on to discrimination, No on 8 by brianu - Diarist examines Proposition 8 through the lens of history on interracial marriage.
(CA-Prop 8) CA Marriage Equality: Field Poll in our favor, but just barely by Killer of Sacred Cows - The polls are close but the No on 8 side is eking out a small lead thus far.
(CA-Prop 8) No on Prop 8: Daily Round-up by Joshalot – A handy roundup of the day’s news and commentary on the effort to unwind marriage equality.
General (2)
Deep Inside Nevada’s EV Numbers v9.0 – One Day Left by HigherPie - Data geeks, get your daily fix here.
Florida Dem Party Sues Repubs Over Planned Mass Voter Challenges by route66 - Diarist has info of how the Democrats are trying to get ahead of the Republicans mass voter challenges on Tuesday.