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[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Is Gabriel Gomez a tax cheat? by AnotherMassachusettsLiberal - The story about how Gabriel Gomez (R) and his wife appear to have used what the IRS classifies as one of its "Dirty Dozen tax scams" and a link to Ed Markey's (D) campaign site are inside the diary.
[CA, CO-Var] Further research on 50 vulnerable House Republicans: California and Colorado by plf515 - Now, it's time for more research. Twitter handles. Positions. Dumbass statements. A start on this is below the fold; since this involves a lot of work and a lot of text, I'm dividing it up by state. Today, California and Colorado.
[MD-HD16] A Friend, A Candidate: Jordan Cooper for Maryland by dcatalin - I’ve been reading Daily Kos since 2004, but before now I’ve been content to lurk and leave the occasional comment. Why am I finally writing a diary of my own? Well, this time it’s personal: a close friend of mine is a candidate for elective office, and I know he can do great things if given this opportunity to serve.
TX GOP Agrees: Texas Will Be a Battleground State by nomandates - Battleground Texas is raising money and organizing Democrats ahead of the 2014 home stretch, hoping to make Texas competitive for Democrats.
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[AK-Sen] AK-Sen: Tea Party Wild Card Joe Miller (R) To Pay $85,000 Legal Fees To The Alaska Dispatch by poopdogcomedy - While Alaska Republicans scramble to find their candidate, Alaska Democrats are all getting ready to help Begich win re-election next year: Link included so you can help Begich too.
[AK-Sen] Joe Miller files for Senate race by peglyn - Notorious Teabagger Republican Joe Miller has tossed his hat into the Senate ring to once again challenge Lisa Murkowski in next year's Republican primary.
[AR-Sen] AR-Sen: Mayor Bloomberg Comes After Mark Pryor (D) On Background Checks With New Ad by poopdogcomedy - Mayor Bloomberg's Super PAC 'Mayors Against Illegal Guns, is going after Senator Mark Pryor's (D-AR) chances for re-election next year. Pryor's Republican opponent is likely to be Tom Cotton, 4th CD representative.
[AR-Sen] Mark Pryor launches his 2014 campaign by touting opposition to background checks his state supports by Laurence Lewis - Diarist covers Mark Ptyor's (D) first ad in the Arkansas Senate race.
[GA-Sen] Anti-Planned Parenthood crusader Karen Handel enters Georgia Senate race by Laura Clawson - Diarist has info on Karen Handel (R) becoming a candidate in the Primary for the Georgia Senate race.
[IA-Sen] IA Senate: Steve King not running by coninero - Steve King (R) announced via Twitter that he won't be running for Tom Harkin's Senate seat. Democrat Bruce Braley appears to be a shoe-in for the nomination, and PPP shows King losing to him by 11 points.
[IA-Sen] IA-Sen: Steelworkers & Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorse Bruce Braley (D-IA) by poopdogcomedy - Bruce Braley (D) picked up a couple more important endorsements in his race for Tom Harkin's Senate seat, making Steve King's (R-Teabagistan) decision not to run look wiser.
[IA-Sen] King not running in Iowa by sam3am - Another report of King's decision not to run for the open Senate seat in Iowa against popular congressman Bruce Braley (D).
[KY-Sen] KY-Sen: PPP/Senate Majority PAC Poll Shows Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) & Mitch McConnell (R) Tied! by poopdogcomedy - Looks like the Republican Senate Minority Leader has his work cut out for him just getting re-elected in 2014. As of right now, McConnell is tied with KY SoS Alison Grimes if she chooses to run for his Senate seat.
[KY-Sen] KY-Sen: Mitch McConnell (R) Compares President Obama To Richard Nixon In New Ad by poopdogcomedy - The Turtle Man is running a very dirty campaign against President Obama. Hopefully Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D. KY) will get into the race. A new PPP poll shows Grimes tied with McConnell (R).
[LA-Sen] LA-Sen: Mary Landrieu (D) Calls Out Republicans For Blocking Budget Negotiations by poopdogcomedy - And in other Landrieu-related news, Landrieu's opponent, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R. LA-6) hasn't won over the love of all of the Louisiana GOP delegation and conservatives:
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Ed Markey (D), "Gabriel Gomez (R) is welcoming Karl Rove & the Koch Bros to Massechusetts" by poopdogcomedy - Warning from Ed Markey about his Republican opponent in the June 25th special election. Gabriel Gomez (R) is working to ensure Massachusetts ends up as corrupted as Wisconsin.
[MA-Sen] Ed Markey versus the swift boater by Joan McCarter - Diarist has info on the Massachusetts Special election for the Senate between Ed Markey (D) & Gabriel Gomez (R)
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Mazie Hirono (D. HI) Campaigns For Ed Markey (D) by poopdogcomedy - Hawaii's newest Senator moves to help Democrat Ed Markey in his Democratic primary win.
[MA-Sen] Markey calls out Gomez for trying to swiftboat Obama, or as NRSC spox says: 'Markey goes ugly early' by Jed Lewison - Diarist has info on the Massachusetts Special election for the Senate between Ed Markey (D) & Gabriel Gomez (R)
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Dick Durbin (D-IL) Campaigns For Ed Markey (D) by poopdogcomedy - Ed Markey won the Democratic primary for the special election to replace John Kerry in the Senate, and will face Republican Gabriel Gomez in that special election. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin will be campaigning for Markey, trying to keep the Senate blue.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Carole King Fundraises for Ed Markey by poopdogcomedy - As Representative Ed Markey (D) ramps up his campaign against Gabriel Gomez (R) in the June 5 election, he's getting help from some friends. The list begins with Carole King but doesn't end there.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Ed Markey (D) Blasts Gabriel Gomez (R) For Refusing To Sign The People's Pledge by poopdogcomedy - Congressman Ed Markey (D. MA-5) is out swing against his GOP opponent, businessman Gabriel Gomez (R. MA) in 2013 Massachusetts Special Election.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Carole King, "Ed Markey's environmental credentials among reasons I support his Senate bid" by poopdogcomedy - Lot’s of info on the campaigning on both sides plus the some of the details of Carole Kings appearance.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Human Rights Campaign Endorses Ed Markey (D) For U.S. Senate by poopdogcomedy - Congressman Ed Markey (D. MA), who is running for Secretary of State John Kerry's (D. MA) Senate seat, keeps on raking in the endorsements.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Gomez Tax Deduction Beginning to Erode His "Media Darling" Status by fenway49 - Diarist has info on the Special election in Massachuetts for the Senate race between Ed Markey (D) & Gebriel Gomez (R)
[MA-Sen] Gabriel Gomez's bad week by Joan McCarter - Diarist has info on the special Senate election in Massachusetts between Ed Markey (D) and Gabriel Gomez (R)
[MA-Sen] Gomez has a gun problem by Joan McCarter - Diarist covers the special Senate election in Massachusetts between Ed Markey (D) and Gabriel Gomez (R).
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: The Herald News, "Ed Markey (D) best choice for baby boomers" by poopdogcomedy - The Herald News is endorsing Democrat Ed Markey in the special Senate election to replace John Kerry, over Republican newcomer Gabriel Gomez. Gomez is not getting the support he'd hoped for from the Latino community.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Gomez Shopped Around for Most Favorable Appraisal Before Taking Shady Tax Deduction by fenway49 - Diarist reports interesting information on Gabriel Gomez's (R) shady tax deduction. Link to Ed Markey's (D) campaign site included in the diary.
[MA-Sen] Gomez 'unclear' on his position on abortion issues, War on Women by Joan McCarter - "What candidate for U.S. Senate wouldn't be able to articulate clear positions on abortion and the War on Women? A Republican candidate in Massachusetts, of course." ActBlue link for Democrat Ed Markey at the bottom of the diary.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Ed Markey (D), "No Chained CPI. No Social Security Cuts. No Exceptions." by poopdogcomedy - Ed Markey (D) has come out strongly against any cuts to Social Security. Markey will be going up against buisnessman Gabriel Gomez (R. MA) who supports cuts to Social Security. PPP's latest poll for the League of Conservation Voters now shows Markey leading Gomez by seven points. Link to Markey campaign site included.
[MA-Sen] Gomez's rich-guy tax problem still dogging campaign by Joan McCarter - According to a PPP poll conducted May 13-15 Gabriel Gomez's (R) net favorability has dropped 6 points in the last 2 weeks. ActBlue link for Ed Markey (D) inside the diary.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Suffolk University Poll Has Ed Markey (D) Leading Gabriel Gomez (R) By 17 Points by poopdogcomedy - "While PPP may show Congressman Ed Markey (D. MA) leading businessman Gabriel Gomez (R. MA) by four points in the 2013 Massachusetts U.S. Senate Special Election, Suffolk University paints a different picture." Lots of information on both Markey (D) and Gomez (R) and a link to the Markey campaign included.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Is Gabriel Gomez a tax cheat? by AnotherMassachusettsLiberal - The story about how Gabriel Gomez (R) and his wife appear to have used what the IRS classifies as one of its "Dirty Dozen tax scams" and a link to Ed Markey's (D) campaign site are inside the diary.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Elizabeth Warren (D) & PCCC Team Up To Campaign For Ed Markey (D) by poopdogcomedy - Senator Elizabeth Warren (D.MA) and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee has sent out a fundraising appeal in support of Congressman Ed Markey (D. MA) who is running against businessman Gabriel Gomez (R. MA) in the special election to fill John Kerry's seat. The election is June 25th, donation link for Markey inside the diary.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Elizabeth Warren (D) Campaigns For Ed Markey (D) by poopdogcomedy - Diarist shares an email from Senator Elizabeth Warren on behalf of Ed Markey (D). Fundraising link in the diary.
[MA-Sen] Gabriel Gomez - A Quick Look by Grandma Susie - Gabriel Gomez won the Republican primary in Massachusetts and will run against Ed Markey for John Kerry's Senate seat. He is a newcomer to politics, and someone we need to take seriously.
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Michelle Obama Fundraises For Ed Markey (D) by poopdogcomedy - First Congressman Ed Markey (D. MA) gets the President's backing in his bid to win Secretary of State John Kerry's (D. MA) Senate seat, now the First lady is helping fundraise for Markey's campaign:
[MA-Sen] Thin-skinned Gomez: Markey is 'dirty and low…pond scum' by Joan McCarter - Diarist has info on the Massachusetts Special Senate Race between Ed Markey (D) & Gabriel Gomez (R).
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Tom Steyer Returns To Massachusetts To Guarantee An Ed Markey (D) Victory by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on the Massachuseets Special Election for the Senate between Ed Markey (D) & Gabriel Gomez (R).
[MA-sen MA-Sen: Boston Mayor Tom Menino (D) Endorses Ed Markey (D) For U.S. Senate by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has an endorsement for ED Markey (D) in the Special Senate election in Massachuseets with Gabriel Gomez (R).
[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: National Nurses United, Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorse Ed Markey (D) by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on the Special Senate Election in Massachusetts between Ed Markey (D) and Gabriel Gomez (R)
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[MA-Sen] MA-Sen: Mitch McConnell (R. KY) Tries To Save Gabriel Gomez's Campaign by poopdogcomedy - Diarist covers the Massachusets Special Senate election between Ed Markey (D) and Gabriel Gomez (R)
[MA-Sen] Gomez still hasn't bothered to figure out Blunt amendment, women stuff by Joan McCarter - Diarist has info on the Massachusetts Spaecial Election between Ed Markey (D) and Gabriel Gomez (R).
[ME-Sen] ME-Sen: Susan Collins (R) Joins The Tea Party Ass Kissing By Going After Obama & The IRS by poopdogcomedy - Senator Susan Collins (R) of Maine called the IRS revelation about singling out conservative groups for extra scrutiny chilling. This might keep her from a Tea Party challenger in the 2014 Republican primary.
[MI-Sen] MI-Sen BREAKING: Gary Peters Officially Announces! by Brainwrap - Gary Peters (D) of Michigan's 14th CD has announced that he will run in the 2014 Senate race for retiring Carl Levin's seat.
[MI-Sen] MI-Sen: The Michigan Credit Union League Endorses Gary Peters (D) For U.S. Senate by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has an endorsement for Gary Peters (D) in the Senate race in Michigan.
[MI-Sen] MI-Sen: Debbie Stabenow (D) & Carl Levin Endorse Gary Peters (D) For U.S. Senate by poopdogcomedy - Gary Peters has picked up the endorsements of both of Michigan's current senators. Lots of information and a link to Gary Peter's campaign site inside the diary.
[MT-Sen] MT-Sen: PCCC Pushes The Draft Brian Schweitzer (D) Movement To The Next Level by poopdogcomedy - The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has pushed the draft of Schweitzer (D) for Senate in 2014. List of awesome policies Schweitzer can bring to the race.
[NC-Sen] NC-Sen: PPP, Kay Hagan (D) Tied With Cherie Berry (R), Virginia Foxx (R) Still GOP Voters Top Choice by poopdogcomedy - PPP polling now shows Senator Kay Hagan tied in the polls with Republican Cherie Berry, but still leading all other GOP candidates. Link to Senator Hagan's campaign site included in the diary.
[NE-Sen] NE-Sen: Heineman out! Christian Dem in NC - Nebraska governor Dave Heineman surprised everyone by announcing that he won't run to succeed Mike Johanns (R) in the U.S. Senate. So far no Dems have volunteered to run for this long shot seat.
[NH-Sen] NH-Sen: Gov. Martin O'Malley (D. MD) Hosts Fundraiser For Jeanne Shaheen (D) by poopdogcomedy - Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) is co-hosting a fundraiser Tuesday night for Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), an event certain to add to the buzz about O’Malley’s presidential ambitions, given that Shaheen hails from New Hampshire. Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) is the other host of the fundraiser, being held at a residence in Owings Mills.
[PA-Sen] PA-Gov: Are You Ready To Help Allyson Schwartz (D) Win? by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has an e-mail he is sharing from Allyson Schwartz (D) of Pennsylvania and her run for Governor
[OR-Sen] OR-Sen: Howard Dean, "Jeff Merkley (D) is a progressive champ who gets things done" by poopdogcomedy - Received this e-mail today from former Governor Howard Dean (D. VT) in support of Senator Jeff Merkley's (D. OR) re-election bid:
[SD-Sen] South Dakota Blue Dog by Mike Chapman - Diarist brings info on the open Senate seat in South Dakota.
[SD-Sen] SD-Sen: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D) Passes On U.S. Senate Race by poopdogcomedy - Sandlin may not be running but we do have Rick Weiland (D) as a declared candidate.
[SD-Sen] SD-Sen: Tom Daschle, "Rick Weiland (D) has the passion, energy & drive to take on the establishment" by poopdogcomedy - I for one am excited about Weiland's candidacy and the Kos community should too! We have a shot to help a real Democrat make the case for the Affordable Health Care Act in a state like South Dakota. Plus if we can help one of our own win in a red state like South Dakota, it would shake up both the party establishment and make the GOP's worst nightmare come true that progressive Democrats can win on their own turf.
[SD-Sen] SD-Sen: Is It Finally Rick Weiland's (D) Time To Win? by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on the south Dakota Senate Race with Democrat Rick Weiland joining the race.
[SD-Sen] Rick Weiland Seizes the Moment by Anna Madsen -Rick Weiland is the apparent South Dakota Democratic senatorial candidate. Interesting look at inside politics. Click on "Rick Weiland" at the end of the diary for a link to "People for Rick Weiland" which contains an ActBlue link.
[SD-Sen] SD Senate 2013 Candidate announcement by meralda - "So, a brief intro - and then a leap of faith across the squiggle to learn about Rick Weiland - not the Democratic candidate who was expected, but an experienced, credible and progressive candidate who has shaken up an important race."
[SD-Sen] SD-Sen: John Thune (R), "GOP rivalries could hurt election chances" by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on the open Senate race in South Dakota.
[TN-Sen] TN-Sen: Professional Wrestler Glenn "Kane" Jacobs considering primary challenge to Lamar Alexander by DownstateDemocrat - WWE wrestler Glenn Jacobs, aka "Kane," is considering a primary challenge to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). On the Dem bench is TV judge Joe Brown of Shelby County.
[VA-Sen] VA-Sen: PPP, Mark Warner (D) Safe For Re-Election by poopdogcomedy - PPP is out with great numbers for Mark Warner. They tested him against Republicans Bob McDonnell, Eric Cantor and Bill Bolling.
[WV-Sen] WV-Sen: Conservatives Call Out Shelley Moore Capito's (R) Hypocrisy On Obamacare, CISPA & NDAA Votes by poopdogcomedy - Pass the popcorn. Shelley Moore Capito isn't right-wing enough to satisfy the right-wing in West Virginia. It sounds like the senatorial primary between Capito (WV-02) and Pat McGeehan will be brutal. Diary also contains information on possible Democratic candidates.
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[AL-01] AL-01: Rep. Jo Bonner to Resign and Take University Job - Will Democrats get a candidate or not? by pipsorcle - Rep. Jo Bonner (AL-01) has pulled a Jim DeMint by resigning from Congress and moving to something more "lucrative." So with an inevitable special election campaign to come, will the Democratic Party seize on this opportunity? Links to contact Alabama's Democratic Party and the DCCC.
[CA, CO-Var] Further research on 50 vulnerable House Republicans: California and Colorado by plf515 - Now, it's time for more research. Twitter handles. Positions. Dumbass statements. A start on this is below the fold; since this involves a lot of work and a lot of text, I'm dividing it up by state. Today, California and Colorado.
[FL-02] Pathetic! FL Republican for House in Pensacola a NO SHOW for a debate. AGAIN! by mdmslle - Cowardly Republican Mike Hill failed to show up for a debate with Democrat Jeremy Lau in this red district. Perhaps the arrogance will cost them this time.
[IL-17] Mike Fitzpatrick Tea Partier: Yet Another Reason why Cheri Bustos must be Primaried by Illinibeatle - Diarist has a story on Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D).
[MN-06] Torch bearing Bachmann under the microscope herself by willynel - There is a certain schadenfreude that accompanies this latest article from today's Minneapolis Star-Tribune article on Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann's failed presidential bid last year. It seems the person who is pressing for an full-fledged investigation into the latest IRS scandal is the target of an investigation herself. Link to support her opponent Jim Graves (D) included.
[MN-06] SHOCK POLL: Jim Graves (D) leading Michele Bachmann (R) in MN-6 PPP by DownstateDemocrat - Thing’s are looking up.
[MN-06] Breaking: (MN-06) Jim Graves Drops Out by raptavio - Diarist has some news on MN-06
[MN-06] Jim Graves pulls out of race for Minnesota's 6th District by raggmopp - Diatist has info on Jim Graves dropping out of the MN-06 race.
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[NJ-11] NJ-11 - How Competitive is it? by interstate73 - The district has been Republican-held since 1985 with an R+6 rating, but Democrats may be able to steal it out from under them. Incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen may retire after 18 years in the House.
[NJ-11] Sleeper Pickup Opportunity by maddogmo - Now he finally has a serious challenger in Mark Dunec who has the right private sector experience to really effectively drive the narrative of Frelinghuysen as a career politician. This might not seem like a winnable district but Mr. Dunec could be the one to finally unseat Mr. Frelinghuysen. Please check his site out every little bit helps especially in an uphill battle like this one.
[NY-18] NY-18: When Democrats go bad by commonscribe - New York's 18th CD was redrawn in 2010, and Sean Patrick Maloney (D) beat Teabagger Nan Hayworth (R) with the help of the DCCC's 'red-to-blue' list. Maloney has proven to be far too supportive of Republican legislation and may be vulnerable in 2014 to that very same Teabagger. Primary?
[PA-08] PA-08: Kevin Strouse (D) Hits Tea Party Mike Fitzpatrick (R) On Student Loans Interest Rates by poopdogcomedy - Congressional candidate and Iraq & Afghanistan veteran, Kevin Strouse (D. PA-08) is hitting Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R. PA-08) hard for Congress' lack of action to student loan rates from increasing in July.
[PA-08] PA-08: Help An Iraq War Veteran Beat A Tea Party Extremist by poopdogcomedy - Diarist shares an e-mail today from Iraq War Veteran Kevin Strouse (D. PA-08) who is looking to unseat Tea Party Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R. PA-08) next year.
[PA-13] PA-13: Daylin Leach (D), Pennsylvania's Liberal Lion by poopdogcomedy - Info on State Senator Daylin Leach (D. PA-13), who is running for Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz's (D. PA-13) congressional seat while she pursues her Gubernatorial bid against incumbent Governor Tom Corbett (R. PA).
[SC-01] SC-01: Sexualized Smear Tactics A Normal In South Carolina Politics by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has a story about robo polling asking questions about Elizabeth Busch.
[SC-01] SC-01 Special Election May 7, Colbert Busch. Red to BLUE!! by ParkRanger - Diarist covers the GOP dirty Tricks in the special election in South Carolinas ist district between Elizabeth Busch (D) & ex Gov. Mark Sanford (R).
[SC-01] SC-01: Want To Help Out With GOTV Efforts? Make Five Phone Calls For Elizabeth Colbert Busch (D) by poopdogcomedy - The Republicans are coming out big for disgraced former governor Mark Sanford (R-Appalachian Trail] in this election, Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch needs help with GOTV efforts. Dig in!
[SC-01] SC-01 benchmarks and predictions by David Jarman - After a spate of initial polls giving Colbert Busch (D) the lead against ex-gov Mark Sanford (R), things have settled into a dead heat. Diarist offers an overview of SC's 1st CD on partisan/electoral benchmarks and offers prediction on the outcome based on who shows up to vote.
[SC-01] SC Regressives Mess Up and Elect Sanford; and That MIGHT Be The Better Route For Dems by SouthernDemRon - Diarist offers observation that with Sanford's (R) win against Elizabeth Colbert Busch (D) in SC-01, the Republicans will now find themselves having to defend the creep for all his creepy activities. This should help Dems when he has to stand for re-election in 2014's general, when a Democratic victory will mean more.
[SC-01] SC-01: Alan Grayson (D. FL-9) Campaigns For Elizabeth Colbert Busch (D) by poopdogcomedy - Diarist fills us in on some campaign actions.
[SC-01] Could Sanford Win SC-01? (PPP) and (R)s now think so... by tmservo433 - News on some of the last polling before the election.
[TX-Var] A Texas Congressional Map The DOJ Wouldn't Refuse Preclearance To by deladem - Diarist tries to rectify lousy Texas redistricting to create fairer districts, then analyses them to see whether they lean D or R.
[UT-04] UT-04: Mia Love Announces She's Going to Run Again in 2014 by pipsorcle - Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention - she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Campaign website to help Matheson included.
[WA-01] WA 01 Delbene promotes Pete Peterson Deficit Hysteria by splassoil - Diarist tells us about Suzan Delbene (D) promoting the Pete Peterson deficit Hysteria in her Washington 01 district
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[AR-Gov] AR-Gov: Happy Mother's Day From Bill Halter (D) by poopdogcomedy - Diarist shares a happy Mother's Day email from former Lt. Governor Bill Halter (D), who is running in the primary for Governor next year against Blue Dog Mike Ross.
[AR-Gov] AR-Gov: Bill Halter's (D) Momentum Is Growing by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on the Arkansas Governors race.
[CA-St.Sen. Dis-16] Democratic Turnout in California's 16th State Senate District by Alibguy - Since it looks like the republican candidate was just short of the 50% threshold needed, a July 23rd runoff looks to be in the works. Hopefully all of the dems will pull together with this second chance being given to them.
[CO-Gov] CO-Gov: Tom Tancredo (R) To Run For Governor… Again by poopdogcomedy - Well Governor John Hickenlooper (D. CO) is looking more and more like he's safe for re-election. The diary includes a link to volunteer and donate to Governor Hickenlooper's reelection campaign.
[GA-LaGrange Mayor] War Veteran and Atheist Tosses Hat into Mayoral Race by NationalAtheistParty - Mike Smith has announced his intent to run for Mayor of LaGrange, Georgia. LaGrange city councilman Jim Thornton will he his opponent. City offices in LaGrange are non-partisan.
[OH-Gov] The Ohio Governor's Race: the Draft Cordray movement by dwhite105 - With Republicans standing firmly between Richard Cordray (D) and his re-appointment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Ohio Democrats may welcome him home to challenge Republican John Kasich for Governor.
[OH-Gov] The Ohio Governor's Race: the Draft Cordray movement by dwhite105 - With Republicans standing firmly between Richard Cordray (D) and his re-appointment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Ohio Democrats may welcome him home to challenge Republican John Kasich for Governor.
[MD-HD16] A Friend, A Candidate: Jordan Cooper for Maryland by dcatalin - I’ve been reading Daily Kos since 2004, but before now I’ve been content to lurk and leave the occasional comment. Why am I finally writing a diary of my own? Well, this time it’s personal: a close friend of mine is a candidate for elective office, and I know he can do great things if given this opportunity to serve.
[MI-Gov] MI-GOV: Time for Michigan to take a Schauer!! by Brainwrap - Democrat Mark Schauer has announced he will run for governor in Michigan in the 2014 election. The 100% Republican controlled government since 2010 has devastated the state, so it's time for a Dem comeback. Rick Snyder (R) needs to go.
[MI-Gov] MI-GOV: Schauer "will seek the Democratic nomination" by Brainwrap - Not official yet, but a 'source' reports that former Michigan Congressman Mark Schauer will run for governor in the 2014 Democratic primary.
[NJ-City council runoff] After The Frivolity Of The May 14 Jersey City Mayoral Election-Time For ♪Music & Monty Python by rebel ga - Jersey City, NJ Council Runoff Elections Are June 11, 2013 Residents have until May 21, to register to vote in this election.
[NJ-Gov] NJ-Gov: Ann Coulter Defends Chris Christie (R) by poopdogcomedy - Republican erstwhile 'moderate' Chris Christie's advertising blitz got help from radical right heartthrob Ann Coulter, informing New Jersey voters Christie is NOT 'moderate' at all. His opponent for the 2014 governor's race, state senator Barbara Buono (D) is using the opportunity to gather donations.
[NJ-Gov] NJ-Gov: Check Out Barbara Buono's (D) Awesome Ad Hitting Chris Christie (R) On His Record by poopdogcomedy - Video from State Senator Barbara Buono attacking Christie's record as governor. Buono (D) is challenging Christie (R) in the 2014 general.
[NJ-Gov] NJ-Gov: Barbara Buono (D) Keeps Hitting Chris Christie (R) On Gun Violence by poopdogcomedy - Buono’s (D) stance on gun control, marriage equality and ways you can help her campaign.
[NJ-Gov] NJ-Gov: Chris Christie (R) Uses NRA Campaign Funds To Attack Barbara Buono (D) by poopdogcomedy - The NRA is funding Republican Chris Christie's campaign for re-election against challenger Barbara Buono (D). Buono has been strong in support of reasonable gun control.
[NJ-Gov] NJ-Gov: what goes on in Chris Christie's mind? by BarbaraBuono - "My name is Jonathan, and I'm the campaign manager for Barbara Buono, also known as the Democrat running against Chris Christie..." ActBlue link for Democrat Barbara Buono included.
[NJ-Gov] NJ-Gov: Barbara Buono (D) Calls Out Chris Christie's (R) Inaction On Gun Safety by poopdogcomedy - "Received this e-mail today from State Senator Barbara Buono (D. NJ) who is running against incumbent Governor Chris Christie (R. NJ) regarding gun safety." Link to sign a petition telling Chris Christie it's time for real common sense gun safety reform and a link to Barbara Buono for Governor included.
[NJ-Jersey City-Mayor] Jersey City NJ Mayoral Race Gets Very Ugly by rebel ga - Diarist has info on Jersey City NJ Mayors race.
[NYC-Mayor] NYC-Mayor: Anthony Weiner (D) Officially Jumps Into The NYC Mayor Race by poopdogcomedy - Yep, this is officially happening:
[NYC-Mayor] Former Congressman Anthony Weiner Joins NYC Mayoral Race by pipsorcle - This time, Weiner has declared he's running for Mayor of New York. It seems almost certain that the NYC Mayoral Race will give the Democrats a perfect opportunity to lead New York after many years of Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg. I can only imagine this will become a competitive race.
[NYC-Mayor] NYC Mayor: Anthony Weiner (D) Goes After Mayor Bloomberg's Polarizing Policies On Education by poopdogcomedy - Anthony Weiner (D) is kicking off his campaign for Mayor of New York City by making education a top issue:
[PA-Gov] PA-Gov: Weekly Standard Tries To Tie Allyson Schwartz (D) To Kermit Gosnell by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on Pennsylania's Governors race.
[PA-Gov] PA-Gov: Tom Corbett (R) Gets The Silent Treatment At Millersville University Graduation by poopdogcomedy - Notorious education hater and funding cutter Tom Corbett got a decidedly cool reaction from students and faculty at the Millersville graduation. His Democratic opponent in next year's election is Democrat Allyson Schwartz. Good info on Schwartz, who needs to win.
[PA-Gov] PA-Gov: EMILY's List Endorses Allyson Schwartz (D) For Governor by poopdogcomedy - Alyson Schwartz (D) wants to make the race about Pennsylvania's economy but Governor Tom Corbett's (R) role in the GOP's War On Women is bound to play a part. EMILY's List is determined to make Schwartz Pennsylvania's first female Governor. Link to Schwartz's campaign included.
[PA-Gov] PA-Gov: Tom Corbett (R) Can't Find A Single Latino In Pennsylvania To Work For Him by poopdogcomedy - Gubernatorial candidate, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D. PA-13) wasted no time going after Corbett on his remarks:
[PA-Gov] PA-Gov: Bruce Castor (R) Will Not Challenge Tom Corbett (R) by poopdogcomedy - "Well, if you were hoping for an epic primary showdown between vulnerable incumbent Governor Tom Corbett (R. PA) and Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Caster (R. PA), I have some bad news for you." Diary includes information on Democrats considering the race.
[PA-Gov] PA-Gov: Allyson Schwartz (D) Talks About The Training Tomorrow’s Doctors Today Act by poopdogcomedy - You can read more about Schwartz's bill here: http://www.govtrack.us/.... And if you would like to get involved with Schwartz's campaign, you can do so, details inside.
[SC-Gov] SC-Gov: Vincent Sheheen (D) Calls Out Nikki Haley's (R) Misleading Campaign Ads by poopdogcomedy - Incumbent SC Governor Nikki Haley is using money from out of state donors to fund deceptive negative ads against Democratic opponent Vincent Sheheen. She is vulnerable, needs to be defeated.
[PA-Primary] PA primary turnout today - 1.38% my ward after 4 1/2 hours voting by pasuburbdem1 - Report on May 21st's Pennsylvania primary (both Republican and Democratic), and it looks like dismal turnout all around.
[VA-AG] VA GOP Nominates Another Extreme Misogynist by BadKitties - Not satisfied with current woman-hating nominees Ken Cuccinelli and E.W. Jackson, the VA GOP has introduced their new nominee for attorney general: Mark Obenshain.
[VA-Gov] Poll: Cuccinelli has early lead over McAuliffe by JamieG from Md - It looks like we have some work to do if we want to get our dem elected.
[VA-Gov] VA-Gov: Cuccinelli (R) OK'd McAuliffe (D) Deal He's Now Criticizing In Governor Race by poopdogcomedy - More hypocrisy in the VA governor's race as Republican Ken Cuccinelli takes to criticizing challenger Terry McAuliffe's (D) business acumen. For some strange reason, VA AG Cuccinelli II still maintains a 46-41 percent lead over McAuliffe.
[VA-Gov] VA-GOV: Enthusiasm Gap For Terry McAuliffe? GET OVER IT. by kindler - So is Terry the perfect candidate? No, but Jesus decided not to run this year. Gandhi, King, Lincoln and FDR similarly declined. So I guess we better focus on the candidate we've got rather than the ones we don't.
[VA-Gov] Video: Close Cuccinelli Aide, VA GOP Treasurer: "I'm not a big fan of contraception, frankly" by lowkell - "Finally, note that in the interview, Fitzsimmonds says a few...uh, "interesting" things. And again, keep in mind that this guy is a VERY close adviser to Ken Cuccinelli (and would be powerful in a Gov. Cuccinelli administration)."
[VA-Gov] VA AG Cuccinelli Appoints Special Prosecutor to Investigate VA GOV McDonnell by ericlewis0 - Both the VA Attorney General Cuccinelli and VA Governor McDonnell are up to their necks in this scandal. Both are good friends with the wealthy Republican benefactor Jonnie R. Williams, and it appears both received sketchy gifts from him. Cuccinelli has tried to distance himself from Williams as his race for governor against Democrat Terry McAuliffe heats up.
[VA-Gov] 2 Days Before VA Tea Party…er, GOP Convention, It's McAuliffe 43%-Cuccinelli 38% by lowkell - Virginia Tea Partiers and hard-right-wing Republicans are set to formally nominate the most right-wing ticket in our state's history. New poll from Quinnipiac University shows Terry McAuliffe opening up a 5-point lead over Ken Cuccinelli. The diary also includes information on other races in Virginia.
[VA-Gov] VA-Gov: Day Of Action For Terry McAuliffe (D) On Saturday by poopdogcomedy - A Quinnipiac University poll shows Terry McAuliffe (D) with a 43-38 percent lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. The diary includes links to sign up to help the McAuliffe campaign.
[VA-Gov] VA-Gov: PPP, Terry McAuliffe (D) Leads Ken Cuccinelli (R) By 5 Points by poopdogcomedy - Good polling news.
[VA-HD-63] Democrat Rosalyn Dance aided the VA GOP in their hour of need---and Evandra Thompson can beat her by David Nir - Remember the uproar over the GOP re-districting plan for Virginia? Remember the two Democrats that were ready to give cover to them? We have an opportunity to replace one of them, Rosalyn Dance with a much better Democrat, Air Force veteran Evandra Thompson.
[VA-Lt.Gov] Videos: THIS Is the Lunatic, Gay Basher Virginia Teapublicans Just Nominated for Lt. Governor! by lowkell - Wow. Ranting Teabagger E. W. Jackson is a real piece of Republican work. Jackson's opponent in next year's Republican primary is Pete Snyder.
[VA-Lt.Gov] Memo: Meet the GOP Extreme Team by lowkell - Virginia Tea Party Republicans made history when they nominated the most extreme statewide ticket this Commonwealth has ever seen. From banning birth control and forcing women to report miscarriages to police, to comparing Planned Parenthood to the KKK, there is no arguing that Ken Cuccinelli, E.W. Jackson and Mark Obenshain are further outside the Virginia mainstream than any slate of candidates either party has ever nominated.
[VA-Gov] VA-Gov: League of Conservation Voters Goes After Ken Cuccinelli (R. VA) by poopdogcomedy - The league is going after current Republican AG Ken Cuccinelli in his quest for the governorship of Virginia this year. He's an unapologetic climate change denier. They're also supporting Democrat Ed Markey in June's special Senate election to replace John Kerry.
[VA-63rd State House] Rosalyn Dance has to pledge to stop taking GOP money, otherwise she would by kos - Markos has a fundraiser post up on a Primay in Virgina for a state house seat where it's possible to get a better Democrat Evandra Thompson to replace a blue dog Rosalyn Dance.
[VA-63rd District] Evandra Thompson picks up key endorsement by Joan McCarter - Diarist has info on the Pimary in Virginia for the 63rd District
[WI-Gov] WI-Gov: Sarah Johann considering run by DownstateDemocrat - Diarist has info on a Challenger Sarah Johann (D) for Scott Walker (R) in the Wisconsin Governors race.
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U.S House Election Projections for 2014 - FairVote Responds to Critiques by RobRichie - FairVote explains its predictions and methods, with links to further information on their 2014 projections.
I registered over 100 students to vote today by JamieG from Md - Diarist reports on registering voters at a high school for the League of Women Voters, specially targeting those in government classes. Good overview of the process and encouragement to join in the action.
Scandals? What About Those Voter Frauds by jimstaro - Remember the busts that took place sometime ago in Florida. We hear so little about them now, that may be changing. Something tells me though that the National media outlets, especially the TV type news 24/7 ones are too busy with all them congressional investigations to pay any mind to why those millions are being stripped of their most fundamental democratic right, oh and who actually is doing the frauds.
The red get redder and the blue get bluer by ericf - What ever happened to that 50 state strategy?
The fix is in by Shirl In Idaho - Want to vote? Here’s some hoops to jump through.
Political Geography Part 8: House Districts A Thru M w/Downballot Avg, Trend & Relative to Obama '12 by Stephen Wolf - “In this segment, I turn my focus to the House of Representatives districts with a focus on their partisanship downballot.”
TX GOP Agrees: Texas Will Be a Battleground State by nomandates - Battleground Texas is raising money and organizing Democrats ahead of the 2014 home stretch, hoping to make Texas competitive for Democrats.
Should we make Mark Sanford a national issue for 2014? by Christian Dem in NC - Now that Sanford (R-Appalachian Trail) has a seat on the SC congressional delegation, diarist asks if his notoriety might be a useful national issue against Republicans going into the mid-terms.
WI GOP bill aims to limit voting, legitimize dirty money by Frameshift - According to the Center for Media and Democracy, Wisconsin state Rep. Jeff Stone has introduced a bill that makes a shockingly open attack on what's left of a democratic system.
Texas Matters: Redistricting by nomandates - Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) called a special session ahead of the May 29th San Antonio Court's redistricting hearing, to consider "legislation which ratifies and adopts the interim redistricting plans ordered by the federal district court..." Dem state legislators are fighting to prevent Republicans from forcing adoption of the 2011 court-drawn interim maps, based on Republican-drawn maps that the federal court rejected because they intentionally discriminated.
NH Senate Flip-Flops On Voter ID Provisions. Advocate Spending $1 Million Dollars After Slashing HHS by NH LABOR NEWS - Senate Republicans change position on expensive camera provision at the polls, and whether student identification cards are an acceptable form of Voter ID.
NH Young Democrats and Young Republicans Come Together To Oppose Voter ID Changes by NH LABOR NEWS - Young Republicans and Democrats come together to oppose Voter ID restrictions being debated in the NH Legislature. The current debate is about stopping 'phase two' of the O'Brien legislation.
Gallup watch: June 4th will explain 2012 screw-up by JoeS - Gallup has announced a June 4th release date for a report of how they so royally screwed up their 2012 election polls, particularly on the Presidential level. Hard to have much confidence that they really have learned any lessons.
Andy Kroll: A Democracy of the Wealthy by TomDispatch - Andy Kroll takes a look at the sad state of elections in the United States post Citizens United. Article cross-posted from TomDispatch
Census 2012 Vote Data Highlight Dramatic Shift in Dramatic Shift in Racial Diversity of Electorate by LatinoDecisions - New data from the November 2012 U.S. Census Current Population Survey (CPS) reveals a major shift in the U.S. voting population.