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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 (10/8 - 27 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/9 - 26 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/10 - 25 Days to Change)
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(12:00 Noon, Friday, 10/10 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Saturday, 10/11): (69 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from T)
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House (24)
(House-Var) DCCC Steps up to the Plate for Progressive Candidates -- With Money by downwithtyrrany - The diarist calls attention to a fundraising contest challenge, where the top fundraiser in a list of good progressive Democratic challengers wins an additional financial bonus.
(TX-32) TX-32: The editorial that will help us win by CoolOnion - Will the Dallas morning news endorsement of incumbent Repub Pete Sessions do more to remind voters of all the missteps the Congressman has made and sway opinion toward Democratic challenger Eric Robertson?
(UT-03) SL Tribune Ignores NM Gov Statement on Racist Republican by Happy Valley Pilgrim - NM Governor Bill Richardson has condemned Repub Jason Chaffetz's extreme and brutal stand on immigration, but the local press declined to print it. The Democratic candidate is Bennion Spencer, who has polled within single digits in this reddest of districts.
(WA-08) Bad News for Burner by lawsyl - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer has endorsed incumbent Dave Reichert in over Dem challenger Darcy Burner.
(AZ-03) Police and Sheriffs Endorse Bob Lord by Bob Lord for Congress - Orange-to-Blue Democrat Bob Lord has earned another feather in his cap with a new endorsement in his race against wingnut darling John Shadegg (R).
(AZ-03) WWII Vet Given Non-Apology Apology for Politicizing His Photo by dawnt - Diarist has a must read diary of how John Shadegg (R) exploited a veteran for political gain. Bob Lord (D) is the challenger for this seat.
(AZ-03) AZ-3 Bob Lord LEADS Shadegg in DCCC poll!! by yank2351 - The hard work Orange to Blue candidate Bob Lord is doing is really paying off. The latest DCCC poll shows Lord even with Republican John Shadegg.
(CA-04) CA-04: Imperial Grand Dragons For McClintock by dday – As proof that what goes around, comes around, a dubious endorsement in (Conservative Icon) Tom McClintlock’s not-too-distant past is brought to light as he tries to hold of Dem challenger Charlie Brown.
(CA-04) Tom McClintock blew me off tonight. by cn4st4datrees - Diarist discusses attending a candidate forum between Charlie Brown (D) and Tom McClintock (R) and an encounter with McClintock afterwards.
(CA-50) CA-50: Leibham passes $1M mark by encinitasblue - Diarist has info on race between Nick Leibham (D) and Brian Bilbray (R).
(FL-18) IRL thinks people don't like Social Security by Annette Taddeo Online Team – Recap of a Chamber of Commerce forum where exciting Orange-to-Blue candidate Annette Taddeo challenged "business as usual" Repub Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) in South Florida.
(FL-18) FL-18: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen thinks people don’t like Social Security by Annette Taddeo Online Team - Annette Taddeo’s (D) team has a few ads for your viewing and a request for some mojo. Taddeo is challenging Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R).
(FL-18, 25) Bushraiser II by kos - An Orange-to-Blue fundraising push for two challengers, Annette Taddeo (against Ileana Ros-Lehtinen) and Joe Garcia (taking on Mario Diaz-Balart).
(GA-03) GA-03: "On The Wrong Track" Commercial: Hot off the presses by Bob Trammell – Sneak preview of video from Dem candidate Stephen Camp holding Repub incumbent Lynn Westmoreland to account.
(GA-04) Stuck in Red-Town - George Fearing (WA-04) is a race worth watching by calmann - The diarist asks for Kossack support to help Democrat George Fearing take out one of the most corrupt Tom Delay lieutenants still left in congress, Repub incumbent Richard 'Doc' Hastings.
(IA-04, 05) Dear Tom Harkin: Use It or Lose It by 2laneIA - In an open letter to Democrat Tom Harkin, the diarist asks the Senator to release some of his war chest to the DCCC to help Dem challengers Becky Greenwald and Rob Hubler, running against vulnerable incumbents Tom Latham and Steve King.
(KS-02) Pro-Boyda Blog Back by Sarahkatheryn - After a brief hiatus, a blog supporting vulnerable Dem freshman Nancy Boyda, who unseated former long-distance runner Jim Ryun (R), is back online. The diary gives some background on both the blog, and on the hotly contested race.
(KY-01) KY-01: Heather Ryan Dominates Murray Women's Club Debate by RDemocrat - Diarist has info on the Murray Women's Club Debate between Heather Ryan (D) and Ed Whitfield (R), who was to busy to attend.
(MD-01) Republicans for Kratovil by dadadata - Even Republicans are displaying their support for Frank Kratovil (D), opposing Andy Harris (R).
(MN-06) Rep. Bachmann's Letter to Bush to Pardon Ex-Con Linked to Petters Ponzi Scheme by Ken Avidor - Incumbent Michelle Bachmann shares the same perkiness, good looks and extremist ideology and associations as a certain VP candidate. This diary details Bachmann's intervention to seek a pardon for a man convicted of fraud. The Democratic challenger for this seat is Elwyn Tinklenberg.
(MO-09) MO-09 Poll: Judy Baker 40% Luetkemeyer 36%! by Wayne in Missouri – Explores why Orange to Blue candidate Judy Baker now leads Blaine Luetkemeyer in the latest poll to come out of this district.
(NH-01) Carol Shea-Porter (NH CD#1) debates Jeb Bradley by TimothyHorrigan – State House candidate gives an account of the debate between incumbent Dem Carol Shea-Porter and Repub Jeb Bradley.
(NM-02) "Small Details Matter" to Tinsley by elephty - An AP article profiling the race between Ed Tinsley (R) and Harry Teague (D) for the open seat being vacated by Senate candidate Steve Pearce (R) touts Tinsley’s attention to detail but omits the lack of attention Tinsley paid to tax details while running his restaurant.
(OH-07) OH-07: What Austria Doesn't Want you to Know by JoeR - Steve Austria (R), running against Sharen Neuhardt (D), is running from the Republican brand.
Senate (12)
(Var-Sen) GA-Sen, MN-Sen (and others): CQ upgrades Dem chances by kos - Updates status of a few races that have been changing quickly, with Repub standings dropping almost as steadily as has the stock market.
(GA-Sen) Martin ties Saxby Chambliss in new poll, 45-45! by westofrome – New poll showing a tie between Dem Jim Martin and incumbent Repub Saxby Chambliss.
(GA-Sen) Help me Reach My Goal for Jim Martin (GA-Sen) by alpolitics - Recent polling shows the race between Jim Martin (D) and incumbent Saxby Chambliss (R) is a dead heat, and diarist seeks some Peach to Blue support.
(KY-Sen) Mitch pulls switcheroo Goes after Surprise Target by Ordinary Gal - Mitch McConnell is running a new ad against DSCC Chair Chuck Schumer. Dem challenger to the obstructionist Minority Leader is Bruce Lunsford, who is polling well of late.
(KY-Sen) Patrick Murphy's Ditching Mitch! by McCon Job - Diarist has a letter of support for Bruce Lunsford (D), in his battle against incumbent Mitch McConnell (R), from Congressman Patrick Murphy (D).
(MN-Sen) Coleman (R-Minn) is pulling Negative Ads-Update(throws McCain under bus) by Priest Valon – Is it possible that Repub Norm Coleman has grown a conscience in his race against Dem Al Franken?
(MN-Sen) Who's the comedian? Hilarious Coleman line by ATL Dem - Norm Coleman, following John McCain's very questionable lead, is pulling back his own campaign due to Wall Street and economic woes. Either that, or the negative attacks aren't working well for him either. Al Franken is the DFL challenger in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
(MN-Sen) Chuck Todd: "High-Level" Dems fear Franken Win by gypsy - Apparently, the idea is that it might open the floodgates of additional "celebrities" stepping up to run for public office, if Dem Al Franken beats Repub Norm Coleman.
(MN-Sen) Must See TV Ad Slam Down of Al Franken’s Opponent by brjzn - Diarist highlights the most recent TV ad released by Dem Al Franken in his race against Repub incumbent Norm Coleman.
(OR-Sen) OR-Jeff Merkley Needs Your Help! by SlysTwin – A plea for help for Dem Jeff Merkley in his race against incumbent Repub Gordon Smith.
(OR-Sen) Jeff Merkley: Dare We Elect a True-Blue Democrat? by Turkana - This is not the typical red-to-purple Senate challenger: Jeff Merkley (D) replacing Repub Gordon Smith is a candidate we can really get behind!
(OR-Sen) "Senator, I know Arnold Schwarzenegger..." by mcjoan - Observations from Thursday night's debate between incumbent Gordon Smith (R) and Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley, including a video clip.
Various Races (7)
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Friday Edition by Steve Singiser – Lots of downticket polls included in the latest installment of this running daily series.
(Var) House and Senate Race Roundup - Polls, polls, polls by brownsox - Updates on a bunch of races, with plenty of interesting and encouraging news.
(Var) Election Results Day Live Blogging: Call for Volunteers - 25 days to go by FleetAdmiralJ - For those of you who have joined Daily Kos in the last two years: Election night is a big effort, and requires advance organization to make it work. Various liveblogs will address blocks of races, and you can help by joining one of the teams.
(Var) President, Senate, and Governor forecasting by davidshor - Updated statistics potpourri.
(AZ-Var) To-do List: Vote - check (and some AZ politics) by ramara – A look at Arizona in transition.
(AZ-Var) Countdown to the Election - Peoria Chamber Forum by Flickners for Obama – A forum for candidates for State Senate, State House, Acacia City Council and Board of Supervisors was held October 9th.
(CA-Local) CA-SD-33, Please help Defeat a Prop 8 Supporter! by Ellinorianne - Wingnut Mimi Walters could be another Bachmann/Palin-type. A rising Republican star with near-fanatic views on "social issues." Electing her rival Gary Pritchard (D) in Orange County would be a great public service.
Ballot Initiatives (7)
(CA-Prop Var) CA-Propositions and the market crash by MakeChessNotWar - Diarist has California's Propositions that are on the Nov 4th ballot.
(CA-Prop 8) Simple Quick Action on Prop 8 by ruscle – Action diary as California’s controversial proposition begins to attract more attention.
(CA-Prop 8) Prop 8 the Process of Reinvention by grayglow - Only certain diaries can get over 200 comments but only one recommend. This is one of those.
(CA-Prop 8) My Straight Friend Eviscerates Supporters of Prop 8 by Elegant Blogosphere - An eloquent statement against anti-gay marriage Prop 8 in California.
(CA-Prop 8) Prop. 8 on the verge of passing? by TCS Orpheus - Recent polling and analysis about the attempt to unwind marriage equality in California.
(CT-Initiative) CT Referendum: The Gay Marriage Battle is not Over by BTP - In the aftermath of the CT court ruling on gay marriage, there's likely to be another round in the battle regarding efforts to amend the state constitution. A bi-decadal referendum on a Constitutional Convention in the Nutmeg State is on this November's ballot.
(SD-Measure 11) The Truth about the South Dakota Abortion Ban by forchoice – Anti-choice forces again attempt to ban abortion and disseminate misinformation.
General (19).
GOP Thugs attempt voter intimidation in Ohio by anastasia p – Surprise, surprise, Ohio’s GOP up to their old tricks.
Thinking of voting a straight Democratic ticket? Think again. by rossl – Possible problems with straight ticket votes not getting counted.
CO Governor Ritter scolds CO Secretary of State and El Paso County Clerk in official letter by RWN – Colorado Secretary of State Repub Michael Coffman’s voter suppression antics draws the attention of Colorado Governor, Dem Bill Ritter.
Don't Forget to Get Out and Vote *** Pass it on* by rebel ga - A diary that repeats something all of us should be saying several times a day, now that early voting has started.
Changing the Game: Voter Registration Drives Reshape the American Electorate by Project Vote - A good summary of voter registration efforts and results in several states. Also includes links to several digested articles about voter roll issues under contention.
ACORN Responds by Arroz - A reiteration of ACORN's defense against unfounded attacks. As have other posts have done, this diary outlines their careful, thorough in-house quality control policies, which others involved in similar work should consider emulating.
Registration Fraud in Indiana? Local perspective by Journalist Julia - This college from Indiana only joined Daily Kos last month, and writes from the POV of local experience.
Voters names being purged, violating federal law by allenjo - Federal law forbids the removal of names from the voter rolls within 90 days of a federal election. It appears that some states have violated that portion of the statute.
UPDATE: Ohio GOP trying to suppress youth vote by Todd Hoffman - After detailing Republican efforts to suppress the vote in Ohio, and update was added that the effort has now been withdrawn. Sunlight is the best disinfectant towards beating back these underhanded schemes.
California: Register to Vote by Oct. 20th by sailmaker - Diarist has voter registration and election clerks tutoring info for California.
Republicans Manufacturing "Evidence" of Voter Fraud. by Gilbert Wesley Purdy - More info on so-called Voter Fraud.
Phone Banking is Awful (And Why I'm Glad I Did It) by Russells 10 - Diarist shares first experience phone banking in Connecticut.
RFK Jr & UFW's Rodriguez: GOTV in NM & CO (Pix) by Land of Enchantment – Details of a get out the vote effort in New Mexico that featured Robert F Kenndy Jr, who is also going to Colorado.
NY College Dems voter reg numbers are overwhelming by NY College Dems - The final count isn't complete, but the NY College Democrats have collectively registered more than 6,000 new voters.
New York Times gets the facts straight on Acorn by kanuk - The NYT tries to clear the fog of confusion Republicans have created about Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
North Carolinians: Early Polls Open Next Week...Vote, Then Get Out The Vote! by ausoleil - Urging Kossacks in North Carolina to take advantage of early voting, which starts Thursday October 16, and provides links to help find the correct Early Voting Poll location. North Carolina Voting System also allows same-day registration during early voting, so bring a friend!
Ohio Republicans Lose Again To Secretary Of State Brunner by progressivearlingtonian - Highlights from the Reagan-appointed appellate court judge's ruling smacking down the Ohio Republican Party's attempt to use computer matching to invalidate new voter registrations.
Registering Voters in MD by MDMAN - Tales of registering voters in Maryland, where the deadline is Monday.
The disaster waiting for serving soldiers - mostly likely your vote won't count! by tjlord - According to the Election Assistance Commission, more than half of the ballots cast by members of the military serving overseas were not counted in 2006.
