This Rescue Diary covers the period from 6 PM, Friday, 10/29 to 6:00 PM EDT, Saturday, 10/30
Today's Menu Includes :
52 Diaries Overall
- 11 On House races
- Covering 6 individual Districts in 5 states
- 17 On Senate races
- Representing 10 different states
- 7 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, 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 (10/27 – Six Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 10/17-10/26
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/28 – FIVE Days 'til Election Day!)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/29 – FOUR Days 'til Election Day!)
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(6:00 PM EDT, Friday, 10/29 to 6:00 PM EDT, Saturday, 10/30): (52 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from T)
House (11)
(VA-05) Obama Perriello Rally: Our spirit can't fade (photos, videos) by lowkell - Recaps last night's rally in Charlottesville, VA.
(VA-05) Tom Perriello Rally: What's at Stake (video of Obama's speech) by VA2CA - Brings readers some video and a look at President Obama stumping in the 5th district for Democrat Tom Perriello in his race against Robert Hurt (R-Hurt America).
(VA-11) VA-11 GOP: Gun Control Reason for Va. Tech Massacre by noweasels - Dem Gerry Connolly’s Republican challenger, Keith Fimian, does some mental gymnastics and tries to pass a face plant off as a perfect landing.
(VA-11) VA-11 GOP: "If one of my daughters were raped, God forbid, I'd urge her to carry the baby" by Jank2112 - Keith Fimian (R) joins a growing group of Republican candidates who believe that if a woman is raped and becomes pregnant, she should carry the baby to term. His opponent is Gerry Connolly (D).
(Var) Final House Rankings and Projection (-47) by Superribbie - The final installment in this series.
(Var) Polling shows House Very Much in Play by fladem - Analysis of polling data shows Dems could possibly keep the House.
(Var) (House) The KEY Races with PollsGOTV Links! by Doctor Who - Provides a long list of House races that are super close with links to their websites for GOTV phonebanking purposes.
(AZ-07) AZ-O7, Lies in my Mailbox, or McClung Flung Dung by Azazello - Diarist covers the cash flow in AZ-01 with Raul Grijalva (D) and Ruth McClung (R).
(MN-06) Bachmann update: the latest Clark ad by Bill Prendergast - In the last days of her campaign to unseat Michele Bachmann (R), Tarryl Clark (D) puts out a new ad.
(MO-08) MO-08: Emerson favored, but Sowers fights to the end by JGibson – Looks at a trailing Tommy Sowers (D) who is fighting to the end of the race in hopes he might capitalize on votes split in a four0way race including Republican Jo Ann Emerson, Rick Vandeven (L), and Larry Bill (I).
(SC-06) Clyburn going to Republican Daniel Island by wjhamilton29464 - Talks about Clyburn organizing the first ever Democratic event in a very red part of his district in South Carolina.
Senate (17)
(WA-Sen) WA-Sen: Polls show tight race between Murray, Rossi by Joan McCarter - Joan has the poll numbers for the State of Washington's Senate race between Patty Murray (D) and Dino Rossi (R).
(WI-Sen) WI-Sen: Shadow campaign group files complaint over Feingold's ads by Joan McCarter - Joan has a FEC complaint against Russ Feingold (D) in the Senate race with Ron Johnson (R).
(Var) Senate Snapshot: 4 Days to Go by Chris Bowers - Chris has polling for the Senate for Oct 29th.
(AK-Sen) New Polling Data from Alaska + Nate Silver analysis by Explorer8939 - Results of a recent Alaska Public Opinion Research Survey of the race between Scott McAdams (D), Joe Miller (R) and Lisa Murkowski.
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen, DSCC adds $165,000 for airtime in Alaska by akmk - Diarist covers the DSCC putting up 165k for Scott McAdams (D) in the Alaska Senate race with Joe Miller (R) and Lisa Murkowski (I).
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen. The DSCC Discovers Alaska by Lefty Coaster - Looks at news of the DSCC getting behind Democrat Scott McAdams in his race against dueling Republicans Lisa Murkowski (I-Republican) and Joe Miller (R-Tea).
(AK-Sen) Palin Backers Give Big Boost - to McAdams by DanK Is Back - Diarist has write-in vote coverage in Alaska's three-way Senate race with Scott McAdams (D) Joe Miller (R) and Lisa Murkowski (I).
(CA-Sen) Barbara Boxer Pulls Away in California; Leads 49-41 by deaniac83 - Diarist has poll numbers for California’s Senate race between Barbara Boxer (D) and Carly Fiorina (R).
(CO-Sen) CO-Sen: Obama--"Don't wake up to Senator Buck" by Joan McCarter - A stark message from President Obama about the consequences of electing Ken Buck (R-TeaParty) to the senate from Colorado. Michael Bennet (D) is the one to vote for in this race.
(CT-Sen) CT-Election: Wear anti-WWE apparel on Tuesday. by Eireknight - Since a judge has ruled that wearing WWE clothing to the polls is ok in Connecticut, the diarist will be wearing an anti WWE t-shirt and urges others to do the same. Richard Blumenthal (D) is running against former WWE CEO, Linda McMahon (R).
(HI-Sen) "We put our foot on Hawaii !"-video of GOP candidates at bizarre event by Troutfishing - Cam Cavasso (R) running against Daniel Inouye (D) attended an evangelical conference in Hawaii in 2009 at which some disturbing supremacist statements were made.
(IL-Sen) IL-Sen: Alexi Giannoulias and friends need your help by Reading on Walden Bookstore - Reminds us that Alexi is on the ballot in IL twice: once for the six year term, and once to finish out Obama's term.
(NV-Sen) Howard Dean Offers an Amazing Endorsement of Senator Reid by understandinglife - Diarist offers some quotes from Dean's welcome endorsement of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) over Sharron Angle (R-Teabagger).
(NV-Sen) Is Reid really in trouble? by hron - An analysis of the early vote in Nevada and what percentage of the remaining votes Harry Reid (D) needs to get to win in his race against Sharron Angle (R-TeaParty).
(NV-Sen) NV-Sen: Angle bans press from covering campaign by Jed Lewison - Jed has a story of Sharron Angle (R) and press coverage in the Nevada Senate race with Harry Reid (D).
(NV-Sen) NV-Sen: Late surge in Dem early voting by kos – Digs into early voting totals in Nevada and finds perhaps one last sliver of hope for Harry Reid (D) as he heads into election day in his race against Teapublican Sharron Angle.
(PA-Sen) Sestak within two points!!!! by Voodoo king - Democrat Joe Sestak has closed what was an eight point gap with Republican Pat Toomey, putting this Senate race into "tossup" territory.
Various Races (7)
(Var) MN-SA: R Otto (D) vs P Anderson (R) by abgin - A look at numerous unpolled federal and state-wide races, with a highlight of the race for Minnesota’s State Auditor.
(Var) Progressive Democrat Newsletter Issue 276: Election 2010 edition by mole333 - A GOTV diary that publicizes endorsements from progressive organizations for candidates in every state.
(WV-55) Fired up! Ready to go! by Carnacki - Diarist has a plea for a State Delegate in West Virgina, Donn Marshall.
(GA-SC) Georgia Supreme Court Race 2010 by orange dog - Talks a bit about the uncovered GA Supreme Court race and tells us a little about each candidate.
(IL-Gov, IL-Sen) IL Dems optimistic with early voting, GOP pissy by kos - Early voting figures in Illinois have Democrats crowing and Republicans blaming the bogey-man that lives under their beds.
(PA-Gov) Corbett Wants to Supress the PA Vote by dizzydean - Current AG and candidate for governor Tom Corbett (R) admits the GOP is working to keep voter turnout under 50% in Pennsylvania. Because that's the only way he can beat Dan Onorato (D).
(PA-Var) Dead Heat: Make a difference for Joe Sestak and Dan Onorato! by WESTMORELAND YDS - Diarist covers Pennsylvania's close races & has info how to help GOTV.
General (17)
The latest of Republican dirty tricks - using OFA phone lists to terrify voters by The BigotBasher - Diarist covers a supposed GOP dirty trick with OFA info.
Why You Should Vote, And Vote For Democrats by Miep - A plea for everyone, especially disenchanted Dems, to vote next Tuesday.
So, whatcha doin' for GOTV? by Seneca Doane - A report from one busy GOTVer in California.
I had to wait to vote by plembo - The diarist reports that the predicted light turnout in early voting in North Carolina is anything but.
Trouble in paradise? GOP claiming machine fraud by NCJan - The state Republican party in North Carolina is claiming that voting machines in certain republican counties are defaulting Democratic. The Board of Elections says it ain't so.
Blue Dog to be Minority Leader if Dems lose House by bay of arizona - The diarist is worried about Steny Hoyer becoming minority leader if the Democrats lose the House.
Election Day (11/2) DC Rally at Supreme Court: Freedom of Speech and Youth Voting Rights by teenvote - A call for folks to attend a rally in DC on election day in support of youth voting rights.
How to phonebank from outside US? by homunq - The diarist asks for help in phonebanking from outside the country.
Four questions for Republicans...and four answers for undecided voters by Jed Lewison - Outstanding fact-based front page diary with excellent talking points for undecided voters.
Hey, GOTV workers! Hungry want pizza by Ministry of Truth - Invites Kossacks to post in a special diary on Tuesday letting us know where around the country GOTV workers need to be fed and encourages us to then call in for pizza etc to be delivered to them.
DailyKos GOTV: I'm not voting on Tuesday by Darcy Burner - Lessons of history to motivate voting in the United States, because in the United States, we can.
Enthusiasm Gap in Philly by Savage - Diarist offers overview and photos of the many enthusiastic union members who showed up this morning to hear some pep talks and knock on doors to GOTV in Philadelphia.
GOTV Works, Especially in Close Elections Like This One by Winning Progressive - Diarist offers the actual data on how well canvassing efforts actually work to get people to the polls.
Pity the poor Blue Dogs by Orange County Liberal - Diarist argues that diminished Blue Dogs in the Democratic caucus might not be a bad thing for Progressives.
You're not voting for Obama; You're voting for the future by Mokurai - Diarist reminds recalcitrant Dems that Tuesday's election is not about their issues with Barack Obama.
Daily Kos GOTV: John Nichols - Midterms Define The Presidency & Nation by Patriot Daily News Clearinghouse – Brings readers the latest installment from John Nichols, Washington correspondent for The Nation, in the Daily Kos GOTV Diary Series.
Staying at Home on Tuesday by unspeakable – Takes the time to remind voters who might be thinking of staying home on Tuesday of the importance of using our right to vote… a right others, and at one time the diarist, find they aren’t so fortunate to have.