This Rescue Diary covers the period from 6 PM, Tuesday, 10/26 to 6:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, 10/27
Today's Menu Includes :
88 Diaries Overall
- 23 On House races
- Covering 21 individual Districts in 13 states
- 24 On Senate races
- Representing 9 different states
- 21 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 20 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, Senate or Governor races but there are also some local ones, as well as the occasional 'general info' diary.
For more information on this series, please see our reintroduction diary.
For all the introductory stuff and previous diaries in the 2006 and '08 series, please see:
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)
And for this year's previous diaries:
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)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/17 – 16 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 10/7-10/16)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/18 – 15 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/19 – TWO WEEKS 'til Election Day!)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/20 – 13 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/21 – 12 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/22 – 11 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/23 – 10 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/24 – Nine Days 'til Election Day)
Diary Rescue 2010 (10/25 – Eight Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/26 – ONE WEEK 'til Election Day!)
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(6:00 PM EDT, Tuesday, 10/26 to 6:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, 10/27): (88 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from P)
House (23)
(PA-08) Fox News and GOP will be all over this... by maroge04 - Next in the march of "voter fraud" charges appears to be Pennsylvania's 8th District. Not much info here, but a link to the National Review article.
(VA-05) VA-05: Perriello proud to host President Obama by Jed Lewison - Obama will be in Charlottesville, Virginia to campaign with Tom Perriello (D) this Friday. And Perriello is glad to have the President's help.
(VA-07) Democrat Manhandled, Arrested at Cantor Public Event by lowkell - Talks about a disturbing occurrence prior to a Cantor event the other day that seems to be part of a growing trend.
(VA-10) A Climate Hero battles a Climate Peacock who will support Climate Zombies by A Siegel - A look at the race between Democratic challenger Jeff Barnett and long-time incumbent Frank Wolf, focusing on their environmental stands.
(CA-03) CA-03: Bera Video Nails Lungren as a LIAR by Gangster Octopus - Diarist covers a debate in CA-03 between Dr. Ami Bera (D) and Dan Lungren (R).
(FL-07) Heather Beaven (FL-7) Gets Answer from John Mica on Debate: NO! by Beaven for Congress - Heather Beaven (D) can't get John Mica (R) to debate. Links to help GOTV included.
(IL-11) IL-11: Halvorson is fending off Kinzinger by JGibson - Diarist has a few video's covering IL-11 with Debbie Halvorson (D) against Adam Kinzinger (R).
(IL-13) (IL-13) Judy Biggert staffer doesn't like cameras by Fish in Illinois - Diarist offers video of Judy Biggert's (R) chief of staff explaining why cameras are bad. Scott Harper is the Dem in this race.
(MI-01) MI-01: FEC Complaint Filed Against Benishek by msuryanj - The contest between Gary McDowell (D) and Dan Benishek (R) for Bart Stupak's vacating seat is a dead heat. Complaint to the FEC from the MI Democratic Party about Benishek's use of private air travel a week before Election Day should make it interesting.
(MI-07,09,15) Michigan GOPers pick up key endorsements: Taitz & Palin by Eclectablog - Republicans Andrew "Rocky" Raczkowski (MI-09), Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Rob Steele (MI-15) have picked up big Teabagger/Tea Party endorsements. The Democrats missing out on the wackadoodle winger endorsements are incumbents Gary Peters (MI-09), Mark Schauer (MI-07) and John Dingell (MI-15).
(MI-08) MI-08 Within Reach, IF We Push by Stranded Wind - Diarist covers MI-08 with Lance Enderle (D) against Mike Rogers (R).
(MN-05) Tea party leader: vote out Ellison because he's a Muslim by Christian Dem in NC - A Teahadi leader spreads anti-Muslim intolerance against incumbent Keith Ellison (D) in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.
(MN-06) Bachmann update: she debates Tarryl Clark by Bill Prendergast - Diarist has debate coverage of MN-06 between Tarryl Clark (D) and Michele Bachmann (R).
(MN-06) MN-06: Bachmann: No one will come to my rally by TarrlyClark – Looks at crowd sizes in support of Democrat Tarryl Clark at the debate against latecomer Teanut Michele Bachmann (R-Tea).
(MO-09) Great News! My Candidate Jeff Reed Mentioned In Telegraph UK! by CornSyrupAwareness - The Dems didn't field a candidate in Missouri's 9th District, so the Coffee Party did. Link and cite from the Telegraph's coverage plus photos.
(NC-07) GOP Candidate for North Carolina allegedly murdered 2 Iraqis in cold blood - to "send a message" by The BigotBasher - Ilario Pantano, the Republican candidate in North Carolina's 7th congressional district, was charged with murder for killing two unarmed citizens while he was deployed in Iraq in 2004.
(NE-02) NE-02: Why Tom White Is Going To Win Against Lee Terry by Skylewalker - Diarist brings information showing that this race is winnable and asks for help to get it done. Videos of some of Tom White's (D) ads in his race against Lerry Terry (R) and donation links to help inside.
(NH-01) Congressional Candidates' Views on Clean Energy, Climate Change: NH-01 by NRDCActionFund - Another in the series, this one looking at the candidates in New Hampshire's 1st District. Incumbent Carol Shea-Porter (D) and challenger Frank Guinta (R).
(NY-20) Poll Panic in NY-20? by xaxnar - Diarist has some poll numbers in the NY-20 race with Scott Murphy (D) and Chris Gibson (R).
(OH-08) Hey MSM, Boehner is running for reelection also! UPDATE by Gator - A call to action to remind the MSM that Boehner not only has a candidate running against him but Justin Coussoule is a great candidate.
(Var) DCCC plan 22 million dollar ad buy in 66 districts... Updated x1. by jovie131 - The DCCC plans on some ad buys. A breakdown of the spending inside.
(Var) GOTV: There are at Least 41 House Races within 5 points by fladem - A look at campaign polls polluting the data. GOTV.
(Var) Deceptive ad pulled by local stations by Joan McCarter - Local media are pulling massively deceptive attack ads from the American Action Network in CT, CO, need to pull them in OH, PA, WI, IN, NM, OR, SD and VA.
Senate (24)
(PA-Sen) PA-Sen: A Microcosm for Democrats by Chris Bowers - Chris has some more polling numbers in Pennsylvania's Senate race between Joe Sestak (D) and Pat Toomey (R).
(WA-Sen) Patty didn't start the fire; Dino did. by Our Man in Twisp - Diarist offers his October column on the Patty Murray (D) vs. Dino Rossi (R) race in Washington. Great reasons Murray needs to win.
(WI-Sen) It Will Take Just 1 Brave Survivor to Destroy Ron Johnson by Yosef 52 - Diarist has a video for the Wisconsin Senate race between Russ Feingold (D) and Ron Johnson (R).
(WI-Sen) WI Sen: Feingold Victory Dependent on Three Things: Fair Trade, Fair Trade and... Fair Trade by Jud Lounsbury - Diarist expresses disappointment that Russ Feingold's campaign dropped its ads featuring fair trade issues if this election is a referendum on the economy.
(WV-Sen) WV-Sen: Raese reminds voters he lives in Florida by Jed Lewison – Looks at Joe Machin’s (D) opponent Republican carpetbagger John Raese taking the time to remind West Virginia voters that he’s actually a Floridian.
(AK-Sen) Surprise! Joe Miller Lied by realalaskan - Joe Miller (R) has his weasel imitation down pat. His opponents are Scott McAdams (D) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Write-in).
(AK-Sen) "I Lied" Joe Miller's Bad Week Gives McAdam The Middle Option by eastvan - Will Republican Joe Miller’s penchant for hiding things and lying about them catch up with him? If so, who will benefit? Democrat Scott McAdams or incumbent Lisa Murkowski?
(AK-Sen) Rachel Maddow will interview Joe Miller TONIGHT by skohayes - Diarist has the story of Rachel Maddow getting an interview with Joe Miller (R) in the three-way Senate race in Alaska with Scott McAdams (D) and Lisa Murkowski (I).
(AK-Sen) Breaking - Miller admits! Records released! by Cinnamon Rollover - Diarist has coverage of Joe Miller's (R) statements on the computer hijacking in Alaska's three-way Senate race with Scott McAdams (D) and Lisa Murkowski (I).
(AK-Sen) AK-SEN: McAdams has momentum, Murkowski attacks by Joan McCarter - Lisa Murkowski's (R-write-in) latest ad shows that she's afraid of Scott McAdams (D). She's trying to get Democrats fear of Tea Party favorite Joe Miller (R) to work in her favor. Video of ad included.
(AK-Sen) AK-SEN: Miller employment document release proves he's a liar by Joan McCarter - To recap Joe Miller (R) lied, then he lied some more, then resigned "right before he was to be fired"....and there's potentially more to emerge. Link to help our Dem Scott McAdams included.
(AK-Sen) AK-SEN: Judge grants restraining order against elections division by Joan McCarter – Takes another look at the recent ruling regarding write-in lists in the race for Alaska Senate between Democrat Scott McAdams and dueling Republicans Lisa Murkowski (IR) and Joe Miller (R-Tea).
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen, Judge Rules Write-In Lists Can't be Used in Alaska by akmk – Brings news of the recent ruling in Alaska which states that the DoE cannot issue write-in lists to try and help Lisa Murkowski (IR) in her write-in bid against corrupt hypocrite Joe Miller (R-Tea) and Democrat Scott McAdams.
(DE-Sen) Look what I got from Christine O'Donnell by teacherken - An unexpected personal thank you note to a Kossack for getting young people involved in politics.
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: Woman assaulted by Rand Paul supporters speaks out by Barbara Morrill - Barbara covers the assault on the woman who is now speaking out in Kentucky.
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: Rand Paul's curbstomper says he's 'misunderstood' by Barbara Morrill - Barbara covers the assault story in Kentucky with the attacker claiming he is misunderstood.
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: Rand Paul followers try to suppress curbstomping video by Jed Lewison - Rand Paul's (R) followers are trying to suppress this violent video on youtube. Video inside, you know where it can't be suppressed. Jack Conway is our Dem in the race.
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: Rand Paul's curbstomper wants an apology by Barbara Morrill - Tea Party favorite Rand Paul's (R) Bourbon County coordinator (now-former) Tim Profitt blames everything and everybody for his lack of self control. Video included. Jack Conway is our Dem in the race.
(KY-Sen) I just argued loudly on the phone with Rand Paul's campaign office by Randian – Relays the personal story of a phone call the diarist had with staff at Rand(ian) Paul’s (R-Tea) campaign offices as they try to quell the outrage of recent events in Paul’s race against Democrat Jack Conway.
(MO-Sen) Don't ask Roy Blunt about Dora Narvaez by RBH – Finds Republican Roy Blunt, running for Senate against Robin Carnahan (D), getting angry at the mention of the name Dora Narvaez. Why is that, Roy?
(NV-Sen) Oh, Cleta. How far you have fallen. by NWTerriD - A woman once identified as an up-and-coming Democrat is now legal counsel for Sharron Angle's (R) campaign.
(NV-Sen) KOSSACKS, we are LEADING in Nevada Early Voting! by Tommy Ates - Despite spurious reports to the contrary, Democrats are voting in greater percentages all over Nevada. Good news for Harry Reid (D) over Sharron Angle (R-Teabagger).
(NV-Sen) NV-Sen: Sec. of State blasts Angle for peddling conspiracy theory to raise cash by Jed Lewison – The Nevada Secretary of State takes aim at Sharon Angle’s (R-Tea) charges of election fraud that she is hurling in the direction of Democrat Harry Reid.
(Var-Sen) Senate Snapshot, October 26th: What the percentages mean by Chris Bowers - Chris has the poll numbers for the Senate on Oct 26th.
Various Races (18)
(RI-Gov) Chafee seals the deal in RI-Gov by aaraujo – Looks at recent polling in light of the rebukes between President Obama and Democrat Frank Caprio in his race for Governor against Republican John Robitaille and likely winner Lincoln Chafee (I).
(AZ-Gov) Gov. Brewer's "Positive Messages" About Arizona by Mother Mags - Gov. Brewer (R) thinks she can rebrand AZ by positive messages when her policies aren't helping. Terry Goddard Is our Dem in this race.
(CA-AG) Chamber-Funded Group Attacks Kamala Harris in CA Attorney General Race by deaniac83 – Takes a look at a shadowy Chamber of commerce front group launching ads against Democrat Kamala Harris on behalf of their corporate stooge Steve Cooley (R).
(CA-Gov) CA-Gov: 2010 vote for Meg = 2012 primary vote for Romney by Seneca Doane - Diarist worries that Meg Whitman (R) will work to get Romney the Republican Presidential nomination if she beats our guy Jerry Brown (D).
(CA-Gov) Another Brilliant Move by Jerry Brown by kaleidescope - Video of Jerry Brown (D) "punking" Meg Whitman (R).
(CA-Gov,Sen) Meg & Carly: You Can Consider Them DONE by PaulD – Looks at recent polling in the California statewide races which indicates to the diarist that Republicans Meg(amillions) Whitman and Carly Fiorina are all but losers already.
(CA-Gov) The Quilt for Jerry Brown and Integrity by ulookarmless - Writing while wrapped in one of Sara R's Comfort Quilts, diarist adds more incentives to the fundraising efforts of the Jerry Brown quilt lottery. Meg Whitman (R) shouldn't win this.
(FL-Gov) FL-Gov: Don't Lecture Us On Cheating, You Fraud! by Southernlib – Looks at Republican Rick Scott’s attempt to make something out of nothing by hurling the charge of “cheating” at Alex Sink (D).
(FL-Gov) FL-Gov: Scott up by 2% & Breaking up sucks by The Nephew - New poll has Rick Scott (D) up 2% over Alex Sink (R).
(IL-Gov) Vote for Quinn by coonsey - Short diary linking to an online poll and asking us to freep it for Quinn.
(IL-Var) IL-Sen: GOTV for Alexi Giannoulias, Robin Kelly, and Patrick Quinn by Reading on Walden Bookstore - A plea to help Pat Quinn (D) in his gubernatorial race against Bill Brady (R), Alexi Giannoulias (D) in the senate race against Mark Kirk (R) and Robin Kelly (D) in the race for state treasurer against Dan Rutherford (R). Action and information links inside.
(MI-Gov) MI-GOV: Sell the Mackinac Bridge???! - Oh, hellz NO! by Eclectablog - Rick Snyder (R) has said that the selling of the iconic Mackinac Bridge is on the table as a way to deal with the state's budget woes. His opponent, Lansing mayor Virg Bernero (D) is on the case.
(MI-SoS) MI-SOS: Republican Scare Machine Invokes George Soros Attack Against Benson by msuryanj - Diarist covers the Michigan Secretary of State race between Jocelyn Benson (D) and Ruth Johnson (R).
(OH-Sup Ct) OH Sup Ct: How An All-GOP Court & Sky Bank KO'd Your Grandma by Jeff Coryell - Diarist has information and advice for Ohioans about the Ohio Supreme Court and the current candidates.
(OK-AG) Scott Pruitt: Another Ken Cuccinelli by quibblingpotatoes - Outlines why Scott Pruitt is such a horrid choice for AG in Oklahoma.
(Var) Polling and Political Wrap, 10/26/10 by Steve Singiser - Steve has Polling Political Wrap up for Oct 26th.
(Var) Stupid Goes Viral: "To stop climate change, vote GOP." by RLMiller - Diarist continues the Zombie series on Climate Change Deniers with a whole slew of candidates.
(Var) NM-CPL: R Powell (D) vs M Rush (R) by abgin - A look at numerous unpolled federal and state-wide races, with a highlight of the race to replace the term-limited Commissioner of Public Lands in New Mexico.
Ballot Initiatives (3)
(AZ, SC, SD & UT) AZ, SC, SD, UT: Anti Union Ballot Measures Target Workers Rights by The Electrical Worker - Talks about four ballot measures in AZ, SC, SD and UT which would outlaw majority sign up as a means for union recognition.
(CA-Prop23,Prop26) California’s Prop 23 Morphing into Prop 26 by Jay Kimball – In the wake of waning support for Proposition 23 in California, Big Oil is turning to Proposition 26 to try and make inroads.
(SC-Referendum) Hunting for Better Constitutional Priorities in SC by whamilton29464 - Talks about a referendum in SC which would create a limited constitutional right to hunt and fish in SC.
General (20)
Restrictive Voter Registration Law Struck Down in Arizona by Project Vote - Project Vote has an Arizona Registration Law that was struck down by the 9th District Court Oct-26th.
Enthusiasm Gap? Meet the Voter Gap! by deaniac83 - Diarist has a story on the numbers the states are releasing on early voting, it will make you smile.
You won't BELIEVE who came to our phonebank tonight! (photo diary) by casperr - Diarist covers a special guest at the OFA-NY office for phonebaking Oct 26th.
GOTV in honor of a Kossack by Spedwybabs - Diarist has a request for a friend who would ask you to GOTV if he could.
(Updated) Phonebankers - I have a question for you by lineatus - Discusses the issue of more efficient GOTV efforts.
Tea Party Voter Suppression in NM by Stuart Heady - "...It is nothing to exult over that some faint echo of the fear around voting that the Klan produced in the South has come into the environment in New Mexico...."
Video : Democrats lead in the Polls, Woman got beaten up by Rand Paul supporters, Sharron Angle by glennBama - If you've missed a video recently it's probably in here.
GOTV for Grndrush- it's what he would have wanted by Spedwybabs - "...found out that our own grndrush, one of the original kiddie poolers has slipped into a coma....Please, for Keith, for all our friends and not more than a few thousand Kossacks in desperate need, please Get Out The Vote! This is a fight we just can't lose." RIP grndrush.
BIG NEWS! The African American vote is FIRED UP at 2008 levels! by MinistryOfTruth - Hopeful news. Link to CallOutTheVote.com included.
Likely Voters (LV) and early voters by DemFromCT - More on trying to make sense of likely voters/early voters polling.
A Tea Party thank you to Dems for staying home next week by Siegel Comedy - Diarist offers comedic thank you from the Teahadis to all Democrats who won't vote this year.
Daily Kos GOTV: Only 6 Days Left! by Jeff Merkley – kossack and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) stops by for the latest installment of the Daily Kos GOTV diary series, reminding readers that it’s crunch time.
DNC Memo With Early Voting #s: No GOP Wave Yet - GOTV by askew - Diarist offers a memo from the DNC showing that Democrats are outpacing Republicans in early voting in key states.
Engage the Climate Zombies! by A Siegel - Diarist gives us ammo for taking on the climate zombies, with emphasis on those running against good Dems this cycle.
I Hate Democrats! by JDWolverton - Diarist describes a bit of confrontation and conversation while early voting in Florida this past Monday.
I'm voting for the first time by xDreux - A Kossack explains why s/he managed to get so old without bothering to vote. That'll change on Tuesday!
Republican Majority would be all Trick and No Treat by Karl Frisch - Diarist offers some chilling Halloween reasons why we must not allow Republicans to take the House this year.
Voter Groups Go to Court to Fight for Voting Rights of High School Students in New Jersey by Project Vote - Details of efforts to educate HS students about their rights and an indication of how important this can be.
What we have left to do by Gov Howard Dean MD - Howard Dean offers a fine GOTV pep talk.
Cell-Phone-Only Households Will Save Democrats: Look at the Numbers by Tom Ball - A look at the recent Newsweek poll, which included cell-phone-only households and the reaction.