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This Rescue Diary covers the period from 12:00 Noon, Friday, 10/31 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Saturday, 11/1
Today's Menu Includes :
77 Diaries Overall
- 24 On House races
- With 19 covering individual Districts in 17 states
- 16 On Senate races
- Representing 8 different states
- 20 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 17 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)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/31 – 4 Days to Change)
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(12:00 Noon, Friday, 10/31 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Saturday, 11/1): (77 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from V)
House (24)
(VA-05) VA05: News Reports "Virgil Goode Uses Public Funds to Promote Erotic Film" by KFP - What has incumbent Virgil Goode (R) been spending public money on? Tom Perriello (D) is his opponent.
(AL-03) AL-03 Fundraising Wrap-up! Last Chance to Help! by CornSyrupAwareness - Diarist has info on the race between incumbent Mike Rogers (R) and Josh Segall (D).
(AZ-03) The wingnutty Arizona Republic by kos – Suddenly, this conservative paper feels that politics should not be a "blood sport," and encourages their readers to support gridlock in this race between Dem Bob Lord and incumbent Repub John Shadegg.
(CA-02) Deep District Roots fuel Jeff Morris's campaign by cranberrylib - Personal biographical sketch of the candidate challenging incumbent Wally Herger (R). The candidate is the diarist's brother.
(CA-04) Hospitality House of Grass Valley to receive Brown Charity Challenge Award by AmericanRiverCanyon - U. Utah Phillips was a wonderful progressive storyteller, minstrel and activist who died earlier this year. Charlie Brown has pledged 5% of all campaign donations to charity, and the latest award goes to a homeless shelter than Phillips was a principal in.
(GA-01) GA-01: Bill Gillespie's Bio TV Ad (Beat Jack Kingston) by jayskew – New ad from Dem challenger Bill Gillespie in his race against incumbent Repub Jack Kingston.
(ID-01) CQ Shocker - the Race is a Toss Up by mcjoan - Is Hell freezing over? Bill Sali's not the first over-the-edge wingnut to occupy this seat. His predecessors were Butch Otter and Helen Chenowith, but polls show growing support for Dem Walt Minnick.
(IL-06) IL-06 Right to Choice by bilco5 - Diarist has info on women’s rights in relation to the race between incumbent Peter Roskam (R) and Jill Morgenthaler (D).
(IL-10) Breaking: Someone tampered with critically important final mailing for Dan Seals (IL-10) by Flaxter - In a possible violation of federal law, Dan Seals' last mailing got mysteriously "delayed" at the post office. Possibly just a snafu, but it's hurt his 11th hour fundraising efforts in the race against Repub Mark Kirk.
(IL-10) Mark Kirk's desparate move in IL-10 by go left – Incumbent Repub Mark Kirk has a robocall trying to tie himself to Obama. GOTV for Dem challenger and Orange to Blue candidate Dan Seals.
(IL-10) A Critical Alert from Dan Seals - Candidate for IL-10th by Publiusj – Dem challenger Daniel Seals needs help in his race against incumbent Repub Mark Kirk. Seals’ final mailing didn’t go out as scheduled due to either a post office screw up or tampering.
(KS-04) Last Chance Call for Help: ActBlue Candidate - KS-04 Donald Betts by GreyHawk - Diarist has info on the race between incumbent Todd Tiahrt (R) and Donald Betts (D).
(MN-06) Bachmann update from Minnesota November 1 by Bill Prendergast - In part of today’s news digest, Michele Bachmann (R) stays true to type and breaks the laws of honesty with her ads that accuse El Tinklenberg (D) of illegal conduct. Meanwhile, El continues the good fight.
(MO-09) Claudia Kennedy Endorses Judy Baker for Congress (audio) by Judy Baker for Congress – Three-star general Claudia Kennedy endorsed Dem Judy Baker in her race against Repub Blaine Luetkemeyer for the vacated seat of Repub Kenny Hulshof.
(MO-09) Luetkemeyer (MO-09) drops $1.5 million into race against Judy Baker by Wayne in Missouri – Repub Blaine Luetkemeyer is feeling the financial pinch against challenger Judy Baker (D).
(NE-Var) Nebraska's Congressional Candidates by Nebraska Matters - The state has three Congressional districts, all held by Republicans. The challengers are profiled in a linked (but not quoted) progressive voting guide.
(NH-01) New Hampshire Teamsters Endorse Carol Shea-Porter by Union Review - The New Hampshire Teamsters union has endorsed Carol Shea-Porter (D) in her race against Jeb Bradley (R).
(NJ-05) Garrett lifetime 100% rating - American Conservative Union. by Hao Ren - Incumbent Scott Garrett is one of only two members of Congress with this rating. Democratic challenger is Dennis Shulman.
(NY-03) NY-3: Political newcomer, Graham Long, challenges in NY 3rd C.D. by Graham Long for Congress – Information from the campaign of Graham Long, the Dem challenger to eight-term incumbent Repub Peter King.
(NY-26) NY-26: Chris Lee (R) admits he cheated. by Amherst Guy - Chris Lee is honest (but not overly so) about troubles with past employment; Alice Kryzan (D) is running against him.
(OH-02) The Question of which GOP Celebrity would be seen with Jean Schmidt HAS been answered! by Ohiobama - Jean Schmidt (R), running against Vic Wulsin (D), isn't all that popular with high-ranking Republicans.
(SC-02) The Michele Bachmann of South Carolina Needs Beatin'! by TimTurnstone - Incumbent Joe Wilson (no relation to Valerie Plame) has had more than his share of vile pronouncements escape his lips. Challenger Robert Miller is a DCCC Red-to-Blue emerging race.
(TX-22) Nick Lampson by MarciaJ720 - The diarist links to Burnt Orange Report that Nick Lampson's got decent chances to hang onto the seat. And it's not just any old seat - it's Tom "The Hammer" Delay's old seat in the race against Repub Pete Olson.
(TX-22) TX-22: The 2008 Wave Began Here in 2006 by slangist – A look at the importance of retaining Tom DeLay’s old seat, won by Dem Nick Lampson who is in a fierce contest against Repub Pete Olson.
Senate (16)
(Var-Sen) Getting to 60+ Which Senate Races to Push Now? by DrSteveB - The diarist reiterates Nate Silver's analysis that MN & NC are the two races with the biggest bang for the buck for last minute support, with discussion of a dozen other races as well.
(Var-Sen) Last Minute Donating Guide w/Links. PLEASE RECOMMEND! by Withdraw the Republicans - A guide to donating to various Senate races.
(GA-Sen) True battleground by kos - New excitement jumps to the fore in the home stretch. Might be a good race to squeeze out a few more dollars for Dem Jim Martin to defeat the execrable Repub Saxby Chambliss.
(GA-Sen) GA-Sen: URGENT! Jim Martin Campaign Needs Phone Bank Help This Weekend! by VolvoDrivingLiberal – Dem challenger Jim Martin needs help in his race against the odious incumbent Repub Saxby Chambliss, volunteer link included.
(GA-Sen) Great Jim Martin ad by DSCC! We can win this! by timatkins – Dem Jim Martin is tackling Repub Saxby Chambliss. Video included.
(GA-Sen)GA-Sen: Psst... got a phone? by sbdenmon - This diary details ways you can help out Jim Martin (D), running against Saxby Chambliss (R).
(GA-Sen) Live @ Martin Senate HQ UPDATE 4: Holy crap, I MET Jim. by amnesiaproletariat - The diarist meets Jim Martin (D), running against Saxby Chambliss (R).
(MN-Sen) Norm Coleman channels Jack Abramoff by PA mnon - There's been significant amounts of "funny money" being channeled to incumbent Norm Coleman's (R) wife. This is a story that deserves more attention than it's gotten to date in Dem Al Franken’s challenge.
(NC-Sen) Sen., Dole goes hard, with 2nd Godless Ad by qmastertoo - Not content with being excoriated up and down the line, Elizabeth Dole has released a sequel to her "godless" ad. Talk about desperate to defeat Dem Kay Hagan!
(NC-Sen) Bearing False Witness by EBetty - The diarist knows the dog whistles challenger Kay Hagen (D) has summoned in her counterpunch to incumbent Elizabeth Dole's (R) shameful (or is that shameless?) "Godless" attack ad?
(NC-Sen) Elizabeth Dole Slanders Stem Cell Supporter; calls Sunday School Teacher "Godless" by diverdonreed - Elizabeth Dole's (R) latest campaign ad slams her opponent Kay Hagen (D) for being anti-Christian
(NE-Sen) Truckin' for Change: Halfway There by Scott Kleeb – Dem Orange to Blue candidate Scott Kleeb gives us another look at his ten day "Countdown to Change Tour" in his contest against Republican Mike Johanns for the seat being vacated by Chuck Hagel.
(NH-Sen) Anne Coulter Calls Shaheen a "Pinhead" by Jeanne Shaheen – Criticism from this increasingly marginalized neocon shill could almost be construed as a badge of honor. The campaign is taking the "No Drama" approach to this nonsense.
(OR-Sen) We've been waiting for this moment for so long, time to GOTV! by sarahlane – The netroots director for candidate Jeff Merkley requests help to defeat incumbent Repub Gordon Smith, volunteer link included.
(SC-Sen) Is Lindsey Graham Running Away from McCain? by The Bargeron – Incumbent Repub Lindsey Graham is running away from McCain and the word Republican in the race against Dem challenger Bob Conley.
(TX-Sen) TX-Sen Rick Noriega Calls BS on "Chicken Little" Cornyn by Boadicea – New ad from Dem challenger Rick Noriega against incumbent Repub John Cornyn.
Various Races (8)
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Friday Supersized Edition by Steve Singiser – Wow! 58 downticket polls in this supersized version of the daily series that has become a can’t miss for all of us political junkies.
(Var) Help Send me to Canvass and GOTV and New GA Sen video by alpolitics - Some last-minute drives on races this diarist has been supporting and reporting on this campaign season, including GA-Sen, NC-Sen, AL-03, IL-10 and TX-22.
(AK-Var) Tubes going down the tubes by kos - Ted Stevens may claim he's not been convicted of anything. But his constituents don't seem to agree, since he's now down over 20 points in the polls. Maybe those last minute donations could make more of a difference elsewhere Mark Begich is the challenger. Berkowitz (D) has a modest lead against Young (R) for the House seat, too.
(GA-Var) Georgia Voters Please Pay Attention to GA, House of Reps., District 80 by Mutual Assured Destruction – Particularly if you are from the Atlanta area, then please read this diary. Democratic challenger is Michelle Conlon against incumbent Mike Jacobs.
(MD-Bd of Ed) Voting for Montgomery County, Board of Education, district 4 by Enterik - Some background on Board of Education candidates in Montgomery County, Maryland.
(NC-Gov) Is N.C. gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory too close to Duke Energy? by Sue Sturgis – Dem Gov candidate Beverly Perdue and her Repub opponent Pat McCrory are tied in the polls. Diarist details McCrory’s ties to Duke Energy.
(ND-Var) Listening to the Locals: North Dakota by Ab2kgj - Another entry in the terrific front page supplement. In this case, the local blog is North Decoder, and the races of special interest are on the state and local level.
(TX-S.H. 102) Tony Goolsby getting shaken up in North Dallas by ProLiberalist – Tony Goolsby (R) is feeling the heat in this Texas House race against Carol Kent (D).
Ballot Initiatives (12)
(Var) Speedy Ballot Roundup by The Cunctator – Impressive diary linking to all kinds of ballot initiatives.
(CA-Prop 8) The future of marriage equality by Tara the Antisocial Social Worker – Interesting numbers buried in the polls.
(CA-Prop 8) Gay, with Children by rserven – A beautiful diary lets us hear from children of gay parents.
(CA-Prop 8) Samuel L. Jackson's Furious Anger at CA's Prop 8: The Best Ad Yet by Penman - A righteous argument against the anti-gay marriage amendment from a man who knows how to do it.
(CA-Prop 8) FIELD POLL: Prop 8 WINNING with early voters by Mo - Just because Obama's a safe bet in California is no excuse to slack off on GOTV. It's sorely needed for the anti-gay marriage amendment on the ballot in the Golden State.
(CA-Prop 8) CA Proposition 8: Victories Against Bigots, Bigotry by BlueBeaumontBoyz - Profiles of some people you would think support Proposition 8 but who don’t.
(CA-Prop 8) My Favorite Mormons: Steve and Barbara Young by Chino Blanco - Former San Francisco 49er Steve Young opposes Proposition 8.
(CA-Prop 8) Bill Clinton records a Robocall against prop.8 by MooingChoir - The Big Dog joins the fight.
(CA-Prop 8) Prop 8: Your Kindness Made Me Cry (An Apology for Utah) by DC Idealist - A perspective on Proposition 8 from a gay man from Utah.
(CA-Prop8) No on Prop 8: Halloween Daily Roundup by joshalot – All of the day’s Prop 8 news and other info you can use in one handy place.
(CA-Prop 10) Barack Obama Doesn't Support CA Proposition 10 by blogswarm - The diarist opposes this ballot measure. But read the diary for more info.
(CA-Prop 11) Can we end Gerrymandering THIS time? (CA) by Paco3000 - The California anti-gay marriage amendment is taking up much of the oxygen vis-a-vis the Golden State. But this initiative to require non-partisan redistricting is worth some attention. The diarist urges a "Yes" vote.
General (17)
Georgia Voter Challenges - Some Legal Issues by thenudge – Diarist presents relevant sections of Georgia’s Legal Code which conflict with Georgia Secretary of State, Republican Karen Handel’s efforts.
BREAKING: Three GA counties seek Saturday Voting by holden97 – According to the diarist, in addition to the counties seeking an extension, Rep. John Lewis is requesting the Dept. of Justice approve extended hours tonight and Saturday voting. (The DOJ must approve any changes to voting as a legacy of our civil rights history).
I Turned Someone Away at the Polls by sylvarose - An Indiana pollworker tells how a return trip to get proper ID can save casting a provisional ballot. And those are to be avoided if at all possible!
Georgia gives green light to racial targeting at polls UPDATEDx2 by ProgressiveSouth - Is Georgia's Republican Secretary of State worried about Obama taking the Peach State, about Saxby Chambliss (R) losing his Senate seat to challenger Jim Martin (D), or just generally against minorities voting - this time Hispanics. Whichever is the case, she's "deputized" the public, giving anyone who cares to the authority to challenge the citizenship of any voter they care to, which then separates the ballot out for later review, not to be counted in regular Election Day results.
Vote early unless you live on the reservation by Hypatia Rising - Early voting opportunities are lacking on two South Dakota Indian Reservations.
Election Day: Practical Steps at the Precinct Level by VirginiaMom - A veteran of a marathon session in line in Ohio 2004 describes an excellent action plan for support and services to help voters make it through the wait at long lines.
Polling place ettiquette is GOTV by - The diarist has a list of action items to help keep voters to "stay in line" at congested polling places.
Pizza the polls! by ben masel - Another brief diary with an idea for providing amenities to keep voters in long lines at polling places.
NC Early Voting Extended by NCJim - State Board of Elections initiated action which will extend early voting in SOME North Carolina counties this weekend. Reference list included.
UPDATED Wow Early Voting in TULSA, OK - Picture of the LINE! by ethanthej - In the 50-state strategy, there are a few states which fall by the wayside in terms of attention. This illustrated account of early voting in one of those states is especially welcome because we hear so little from the Sooner State.
Text in to find your polling place by Will Easton - From year to year, precinct boundaries are sometimes adjusted, or polling places moved. The diarist informs us of a useful tool to find or confirm your voting location.
OHIO LOST by Just 9 Votes per Precinct by Imenshevik - A cogent reminder that many of us, working together to each get a few more voters to the polls, can make a difference.
An immigrant's legacy to her children: did you vote yet? by itzhik shpitzik - Moving. Simply beautiful.
What To Do On Election Day by georgia10 - Practical guide to useful things to do to help Election Day run as smoothly as possible.
Then God Said: Ye Shall GOTV! Election Day Weather Forecasts by Billary Redux - If people are gonna hafta wait for a long time to vote, then they might as well be prepared for whatever it calls for - be it sunscreen or umbrellas; hot cocoa or iced tea.
What Voter Suppression Looks Like in Ohio: Fox News' Attacks on Vote from Home (Updated with Video) by enviropres - This is a must read diary on voter registration from Columbus, Ohio.
Deep Inside Nevada’s EV Numbers v10.0 – Bravo, Nevada! by HigherPie - Data from the last day of early voting in Nevada, plus an argument that the Clark County early voting model should be widely adopted. One last diary in this series will appear on Nov. 3.