This Rescue Diary covers the period from 6 PM, Monday, 10/18 to 6:00 PM EDT, Tuesday, 10/19
Today's Menu Includes :
72 Diaries Overall
- 16 On House races
- Covering 13 individual Districts in 11 states
- 32 On Senate races
- Representing 8 different states
- 12 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 12 General election-related diaries
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The days are dwindling to a precious few and every race, every issue every vote matters as much as it ever has. Take a look and see what tonight EDR has in store...
(Tonight's compilation and more after the jump............)
This is an attempt to compile a fairly comprehensive listing of election-related diaries that have recently been posted. Most of them are House, Senate or Governor races but there are also some local ones, as well as the occasional 'general info' diary.
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Election Race Roundup (11/11 - Final 2006 Edition) (with links to all diaries in the series)
Election Race Roundup (11/7 - Final 2008 Edition) (with links to all diaries in the series)
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Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/17 – 46 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 9/7 to 9/16)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/27 – 36 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 9/17 to 9/26)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/7 – 26 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 9/27 to 10/6)
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Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/18 – 15 Days 'til Election Day)
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(6:00 PM EDT, Monday, 10/18 to 6:00 PM EDT, Tuesday, 10/19): (72 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from G)
House (16)
(MA-10) MA10- Bill Keating vs Perryochio by StevenL57 - Diarist delves into Republican Jeff Perry's pattern of behavior and contrasts that with the accomplishments of Democrat Bill Keating. Link to help Keating included.
(MN-06) Bachmann update: how she will be presented to the nation by Bill Prendergast - Using Michele Bachmann (R) as an example, the diarist reminds us why the decisions made by the local media on their coverage of high-profile candidates matters to the rest of us.
(MN-06) (MN-06) Video: Just in time for Halloween... it's 'Night of the Living Jims'! by TarrylClark - Michele Bachmann (R-TeaParty) has ressurrected Fake Jim, the Election Guy in a TV ad to lie about the record of her opponent Tarryl Clark (D).
(NC-05) You're in for a treat! Watch Billy Kennedy's New TV Ads. by firmly - Our candidate against Virginia Foxx (R) launches new television ads showing Foxx at her not-so finest. Help Billy Kennedy (D) take this seat.
(NY-19) NY-19: John Hall just one point ahead of Republican challenger by John DE - Incumbent John Hall (D) has pulled ahead of Nan Hayworth (R) in a dead-heat race.
(PA-07) Progressive Lentz Throws Republican Machine Into Panic (PA-07) by redrelic17 - Diarist covers the race between Bryan Lentz (D) and Pat Meehan (R).
(TX-03) Have you seen Republican Sam Johnson? by TheDeminator - A video from the John Lingenfelder (D) campaign asking Republicans what they think of the job incumbent Sam Johnson (R) is doing for them.
(TX-17) Campaign for TX-17: Nothing Is As Certain As It Seems by LiberalTexan - A look at the race between endangered Democratic incumbent Chet Edwards and Republican challenger Bill Flores.
(VA-01) VA-01: Only poll I could find has good news for Krystal Ball by horizontalrule - Krystal Ball (D) has gained name recognition due to some racy photos from her past that have appeared on the internet. The photos appear to be helping her in her race against Rob Wittman (R).
(VA-07) Chicken Cantor in the Field by not2plato - Videos of "Chicken Cantor." Donation link to help Democrat Rick Waugh in his race against Republican Eric Cantor included.
(WV-03) Politics makes for strange... by Carnacki - The 'family values' candidate Spike Maynard (R) goes out on the town. Nick Rahall is our Dem in this race.
(AR-02) Little Rock Fights Back - Tim Griffin, the Candidate with No Soul. by zdroberts - Some information about the Republican candidate for this open seat. The Dem contender is Joyce Elliott.
(AZ-07) (AZ-07) Grijalva Shares The Truth About Ruth by Spedwybabs - A diary that zeros in on the extreme views of Ruth McClung (R-TeaParty), the opponent of progressive hero Raul Grijalva (D).
(AZ-07) "Know-Nothing" Ruth McClung's racist endorsement gets wiped off the web (AZ-07) by AZ Independent - It seems that the ultra-right-wing Republican Majority Campaign PAC, supporter of "Tea Party darling" Ruth McClung (R) has scrubbed their website. Link to help incumbent Raul Grijalva (D) included.
(FL-22) FL-22: Dem In Public Park Ejected By Allen West Thugs by norwood - Republican Allen West takes exception to a tracker at his event. Ron Klein is the Dem in the race.
(Var) Congressional races 2010, final update: Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico by plf515 - The latest numbers in a series on Congressional races which in this case are all in states beginning with the letter N.
Senate (32)
(KY-Sen) Rand Paul A Spoiled Arrogant Wannabe Bully That Just Can't Take The Heat In A Real Debate by Rural Progressive - Info on Rand Paul (R) who is running against Jack Conway (D).
(KY-Sen) Hey Rand, its Not False Witness if it's TRUE by Jon Stafford - Points out that telling the truth about things doesn't constitute bearing false witness.
(KY-Sen) Bong hits and Buddhas by brobrubel - The diarist asks "why do liberal commentators think it's beneath Democratic candidates to play hardball in a campaign?"
(KY-Sen) Conway edges closer in Kentucky by Future Dems - Following the Meet the Press debate and Aqua Buddha commercials, the race between Democrat Jack Conway and Tea Party favorite Republican Rand Paul has tightened. Link to the Futuredems Act Blue page included.
(KY-Sen) It's The Hazing, Rand Paul by JDWolverton - Diarist offers a defense of Jack Conway's (D) ad about Rand Paul's (R) college hazing excesses.
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: Aua Buddha victim says Jack Conway ad is legit and accurate by kos - Marcos cites media interviews with Rand Paul's college victim to say the obvious.
(NC-Sen) Climate Hero Marshall closing in on Climate Zombie Burr by A Siegel - Diarist spotlights the environmental views of "science denier" Republican Richard Burr and contrasts those with Democrat Elaine Marshall's "strong voice in support of the responsible use of science in public policy..." Link to the Act Blue for CLIMATE HEROES vs Climate Zombies page included.
(NC-Sen) (NC-Sen) PPP: Elaine Marshall surging late, +6% in one week! by Elaine Marshall - Elaine Marshall (D) brings us news that the latest independent poll shows her surging in her race against Richard Burr (R). Donation link included.
(PA-Sen) PA-Sen - Sestak's lead w/union members up 23%; Support Sestak #23 by demandcaring - Multiple pieces of news and action items from the Joe Sestak (D) campaign, running against Pat Toomey (R) for this open seat.
(PA-Sen) PPP: Sestak leading Toomey, 46-45 by Scarce - Shares the good news that PPP is showing Sestak leading Toomey, but more importantly demonstrates that the momentum is all swinging Sestak's way.
(PA-Sen) PA-Sen: Sestak moves ahead in another poll by Chris Bowers - In addition to another hopeful poll, inside you'll find one of the best television ads in the country and a link to help keep this ad on the air and GOTV in this tight race between our Dem Joe Sestak and his opponent Republican Pat Toomey.
(WI-Sen) Breaking -- New Poll shows Feingold in virtual tie!!! by pontificator - A new St. Norbert's poll for WPR shows a tightening in the race between Russ Feingold (D) and Ron Johnson (R).
(WI-Sen) Feingold takes lead! by ben masel - Diarist takes a different look at the St. Norbert's poll of the race between Russ Feingold (D) and Ron Johnson (R).
(WV-Sen) Sarah Palin tells Pennsylvania to vote for John Raese by psychodrew - In addition to Sarah Palin's tweet, a look at environmental and jobs issues in the race between Gov. Joe Manchin (D) and John Raese (R).
(WV-Sen) Tell Raese to Apologize to W.Va. for Hick Ad by Mike Hall - Diary includes a link to sign the petition demanding John Raese (R) apologize for his "hicky" ad. Joe Manchin is the Dem in the race.
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen: Joe Miller wasn't kidding about admiring East German police by Jed Lewison - Jed has the video of the journalist in handcuffs. Handcuffs put there by Joe Miller's (R) private security contractors. Our Dem in this one is Scott McAdams.
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen: Joe Miller's bad day by Barbara Morrill - Barbara has the headlines on Joe Miller's (R) day. You can make his day even worse by using the handy link found inside to donate to Scott McAdams (D).
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen Official McAdams/Murkowski Debate Liveblog by JasonArthurSmith - Liveblog of the Scott McAdams (D) and Lisa Murkowski (AI) debate straight from Alaska by a member of McAdams’ staff.
(AK-Sen) (AK-Sen) Phonebanking Alaska - Changing minds one voter at a time by angelajean - Phonebanking fodder provided by the debate between candidates Scott McAdams (D) and Lisa Murkowski (AI).
(AK-Sen) Live: McAdams debates Murkowski by Senor Unoball - Liveblog of the debate between two of the three senate candidates, Scott McAdams (D) and Lisa Murkowski (AI).
(AK-Sen) Joe Millers (ex-) SUPPORTER Corroborates Hopfingers Story by AlyoshaKaramazov - Shares direct quotes from a witness to the Hopfinger incident and points out that she is now a former supporter of Miller's.
(AK-Sen) Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout, Jack!!!! by IU1995 - The diarist, who lives in Indiana, watched the Alaska Senate debate and is fired up about Scott McAdams, the Democrat in the race. His opponents are Lisa Murkowski (I) and Joe Miller (R-TeaParty).
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen: Miller finally admits he was disciplined for violating ethics policy by Joan McCarter - Joe Miller's (R-Teabagger) attempts to evade the press have gotten him in more trouble than what he's been hiding. So now he's coming clean...
(AK-Sen) Breaking: Joe Miller is a Tax Cheat by Bonsai66 - A look at Joe Miller's (R) financial disclosure form. Scott McAdams is our Dem in the race.
(CT-Sen) Run, Linda, Run! Hilarious McMahon Campaign Blooper Reel (CT-Sen) by grannyhelen - Linda McMahon (R) runs and runs and runs - away from questions. Richard Blumenthal is our Dem.
(DE-Sen) O'Donnell "...that's in the First Amendment?" by otto - In another TeaParty fail, Christine O'Donnell (R-TeaParty) asked her opponent Chris Coons (D) the following question in their recent debate, "Where in the Constitution is the separation of church and state?".
(DE-Sen) Can we call an idiot "an idiot"? by FischFry - Diarist questions Chris Coons' (D) handling of Christine O'Donnell (R) and suggests a different technique.
(DE-Sen) DE-Sen: O'Donnell is a Con Law expert, but she's never read the Constitution by kos - Tea Party favorite, Christine O'Donnell (R) demonstrates her lack of familiarity with the Constitution. Chris Coons is our Dem in the race.
(DE-Sen) DE-Sen: Video proof that O'Donnell really did say that by Jed Lewison - Video of Christine O-Donnell (R) demonstrating her lack of understanding of the Constitution. Chris Coons' (D) restraint is remarkable.
(Var-Sen) Senate Snapshot, October 18th: GOP takeover becoming extremely unlikely by Chris Bowers - Chris has the Oct. 18th poll numbers for the Senate.
(Var-Sen) New Nate Silver on the Senate (update: added poll) by blue aardvark - The latest from Dkos former polling guru, poblano. Some of the commentators think the data used was out of date.
(Var-Sen) What Gap!? Democratic Senate Candidates Surging in MO, CO, WV, PA, KY by mille147 - Diarist looks at hopeful polls.
Various Races (11)
(HI-Gov) GOP gov candidate says he's in group that burns native art by Troutfishing - Diarist explores Republican Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona's connection to a group "whose leaders advocate burning religious artifacts and native art." Video included. Neal Abercrombie is our Dem in the race.
(IA-AgCom) Michael Pollan: The Most Important Election This Year by 2laneIA - Reminds us about Iowa's farm dominance in our country and how important the position of Iowa Ag Commissioner is when it comes to the food we eat.
(KS-AG) KS-AG: Help Steve Six Win! By FreeStateDem - Diarist covers the Attorney General race in Kansas between Steve Six (D) and Derek Schmidt (R).
(MI-AG) (MI-AG) Help David Leyton in his battle against Republican anti-Semitism by Great Lakes Liberal - Accusations of anti-Semitism enter the race for Michigan’s Attorney General between David Leyton (D) and Bill Schuette (R).
(NY-Gov) NY-Gov: Debate Live Blog by Mets102 - Liveblog of the seven-candidate New York Governor's Debate.
(NY-Gov) Support for Paladino Collapses After Thuggish Clash With Reporter, Anti-Gay Diatribes by SkeeterVT - Traces the steps that transformed NY Republican Gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino from a six point underdog into a 35-point also-ran in less than a month.
(NY-Gov) An Angry NY GOV Canadidate to Get Behind! by SquareBoy - Another angry candidate not named Paladino (R) running in this race. Andrew Cuomo is the Democrat.
(OR-Gov) OR-Gov: Kitzhaber, Dudley tied by Joan McCarter - Obama pays a visit to Oregon that will hopefully be well-timed to energize Dems and help John Kitzhaber (D) in his tight race against Chris Dudley (R).
(CA-Gov) Whitman's Campaign Hilarious Twitter Fail by Gangster Octopus - Meg Whitman's (R) campaign spokesperson tweets a gag site instead of an endorsement.
(CO-Var) Rocky Mtn T-Baggerz Loves Them Dems (UPDATED) by Reinvented Daddy - Diarist takes a look at what the "cheap junk poll" for Fox News conducted through a Rasmussen offshoot in Colorado means.
(Var) Immigration Insider | 2 Weeks Out: Ads Tell Nevada Latinos "Don't Vote" by Frank Sharry - Diarist talks about efforts in NV, NM and elsewhere by Republicans to diminish the Latino vote. Plus updates on other hot races.
Ballot Initiatives (1)
(CA-Prop 20) Vote Yes on Proposition 20: Redistricting of Congressional Districts by Inoljt - Diarist covers Prop 20 which, if passed, would give redistricting power to a Citizen's Redistricting Committee instead of the state legislature.
General (12)
White men casting early votes in droves" in NC w/ Update by patti66 - Some early voting numbers out of NC. Diarist is hoping it will inspire you to GOTV.
Worthy candidates who need $ but aren't headliners by Seneca Doane - The diarist proffers a couple of California local names and solicits more from commenters.
Rachel Maddow: The Best Summary By Far by LaFeminista - What Republicans stand for in this election, or not.
GOP ad tells latinos to NOT vote! Voter suppression, and they are not even ashamed enough to hide it by MinistryOfTruth - A GOTV diary highlighting the Republican strategy of urging Latinos not to vote.
How Democrats Will Win: All the Polls are Wrong! by ezdidit - A GOTV diary that posits that certain populations have been undercounted in recent polling.
I voted early (and you should, too) by azizhp - A Wisconsin early voter talks about the importance of early and absentee voting. With poll.
38 percent of Independent Obama voters still persuadable! by Benintn - Independents are still persuadable. Link included to help persuade them.
AFL-CIO claims union members coming home by kos - A memo on union field efforts show a doubling of support since labor day.
Changing the Narrative: Obama's Ohio Rally by dwhite105 - "...they still believe that there is an enthusiasm gap, even though there isn't. But on Sunday, Ohio State’s College Democrats sent a message to the nation so loud that it couldn’t possibly be ignored: this thing ain’t over yet...." Link to help OSU Dems GOTV.
GOTFV! by Interceptor7 - Diarist offers perfect graphic and four good FOX reasons to GOTFV.
Republicans target Hispanics with voter suppression ad by David Phillips - "A new group calling themselves Latinos for Reform have released an ad that tells Nevada Hispanics NOT to vote this November...."
Tea Party Accused of Intimidation In Early Voting by Rock Strongo - Some disturbing reports from early voters about intimidation at polling places.