This Rescue Diary covers the period from 6 PM, Tuesday, 9/14 to 6:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, 9/15
Today's Menu Includes :
48 Diaries Overall
- 11 On House races
- Covering 9 individual Districts in 8 states
- 22 On Senate races
- Representing 7 different states
- 9 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 7 General election-related diaries
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(Tonight's compilation and more after the jump............)
Tonight's issue is heavy on (Sen-De) as you can imagine, and there are many gems from twelve other states that we think you'll enjoy as well.
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 all the introductory stuff and previous diaries in the 2006 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 (9/7 – Eight Weeks 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/8 – 55 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/9 – 54 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/10 – 53 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/11 – 52 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/12 – 51 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/13 – 50 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/14 – Seven Weeks to Go)
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(6:00 PM EDT, Tuesday, 9/14 to 6:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, 9/15): (xx diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from L)
Wed, September 15, 2010 1:48:28 PM
The whole EDR shebang
House (11)
(AZ-07) A good friend needs our help – Raul Grijalva by teacherken - Anti-immigration right-wingers are unleashing their anger on progressive Rep Raul Grijalva over his opposition to S.B. 1070. The diarist asks the community to help get Grijalva’s back and provides a lot of reasons why it’s warranted. The Republican candidate is Joseph Sweeney.
(FL-07) Heather Beaven (FL-7) gets boost from VetPAC: Time to Elect a Women Veteran to Congress by Beaven for Congress - On the night of the last primaries, Heather Beaven (D) received an important endorsement from VetPAC. With list of anti-veteran votes by her opponent John Mica (R).
(FL-08) Give Alan Grayson some sugar by Meteor Blades - MB is asking us to chip in 10 bucks for Dem incumbent and flamethrower Alan Grayson.
(MA-10) MA-10 handed to Dems. by jhannon - Provides brief introduction to the GOP nominee in this district, yet another tea partier, and points out how with this nomination it now seems a lock that the Dem nominee Bill Keating will win in November.
(MO-08) MO - 8th Limbaugh's District is going Blue in 2010 !!! by Dugits - Diarist writes about Democrat Tommy Sowers' run against incumbent Jo Ann Emerson (R). Give Tommy a look.
(NH-02) Tea party, progressives, brewing for perfect storm to save Democrats by Chris Bowers - Chris highlights progressive champion Ann McLane Kuster's (D) win over Lieber-Dem Katrina Swett for the Dem nomination in New Hampshire, and how these successes bode well for Dems in November.
(NH-02) VICTORY!! Progressive beats Blue Dog in New Hampshire Primary! by Stephanie Taylor - A celebration of Ann Mclane Kuster's win in yesterday's Dem primary.
(NM-02) My LTE got published today, wherein I takedown Steve Pearce by TigerMom - Diarist does a little defense for Harry Teague (D) in her district, with a LTE reminding people that Steve Pearce has a history. Whole well-written letter provided.
(NY-23) NY-23: How soon we forget (UPDATED) by ipsos - Points out that Doug Hoffman tried to again garner the GOP line on the ballot, a year after their special election and that he lost.
(RI-01, Var) Rhode Island Results – YES WE CAN by aaraujo - Results of a couple of Democratic primaries in Rhode Island. Elected to compete for the open House seatcurrently occupied by Patrick Kennedy is the outgoing Mayor of Providence, David N. Cicilline; elected to compete for Mayor of Providence is Angel Taveras.
(House-Various) Pockets of Confirmed Lunacy by zenbassoon - Diarist cites Nate Silver's wildly optimistic (or sadly denialist) predictions for the House in November, gives us a link and a nudge in ActBlue's direction.
Senate (22)
(AK-Sen) Alaska's Craziest Catch to America's Craziest Catches? by A Siegel - Diarist does a great job of breaking down the new Blue America YouTube ad starring Joe Miller (R), pointing out lies, half-truths and total blithering idiocy, just so we don't miss anything.
(AK-Sen) Blue America Launches New Ad Campaign. First Target: Alaska's Craziest Catch - Joe Miller by Philip Munger - Presenting a new "Deadliest Catch" parody ad against senatorial candidate Joe Miller (R). Want this ad to air in Alaska? Just take a peek at this diary!
(CA-Sen) CA-Sen: 9 of 10 Pooties prefer Barbara Boxer for Senate by MinistryOfTruth - Diarist has a little fun with pootie pictures trying to help Dem Barbara Boxer win her re-election bid.
(DE-Sen) Big 'O' Donnell is all up in my State, stimulating my base. by lollydee - Diarist celebrates Christine O'Donnell's (R) somewhat surprising win over Mike Castle (R) in the primary, proposes a "Rub One Off For Coons" money bomb.
(DE-Sen) Coons: Delaware's Next Senator. by jpmassar - This provides some good background info on Dem nominee Chris Coons and points out that with the NRSC basically abandoning their nominee it's very likely that Coons will be the next Senator from Delaware.
(DE-Sen) DE-Sen: Coons (D) up big over crazy Republican nominee by kos - Marcos cites a PPP poll from this past weekend putting Chris Coons(D) over Christine O'Donnell (R-Nutz) by 16 points.
(DE-Sen) DE-Sen: Fight! Fight! Fight! by kos - A few choice quotes from an aide to Mike Castle (R-Loser), Karl Rove, and random GOP "strategists" about Christine O'Donnell (R-Teabagger). THEN some select cites of O'Donnell supporters punching back! Hilarious.
(DE-Sen) Disaster in Delaware, By The Numbers by feedbag - Diarist takes a look at how O'Donnell (R-Teabagger) managed to beat Mike Castle (R), and whether Chris Coons (D) can take her in the general.
(DE-Sen) Don't you love it? GOP civil war is in full swing by sable - Diarist uses Christine O'Donnell's (R-Teabagger) primary win last night to highlight a GOP civil war taking shape on conservative blogs. Some mighty strong hyperbole going on!
(DE-Sen) O'Donnell gets support from NRSC by blue aardvark - What a difference a day makes... Despite NRSC hem-hawing over O'Donnell (R-Crazy) last night, today the new Republican nominee gets a big check from them.
(DE-Sen) Popcorn!! Karl Rove Trashes O'Donnell After Win by Bensonola - Shares what will surely be a netroots viral campaign video of Karl Rove on the Sean Hannity show trashing newly crowned Teabag nominee Christine O'Donnell.
(DE-Sen) Why Christine O'Donnell won, IMO by Charley on the MTA - Diarist offers some personal insight into how and why O'Donnell took the Rep. nomination away from Mike Castle, urges caution for Dems going into the election.
(FL-Sen) FL-Sen: With Meek surge, Rubio's chances increase by kos - Marcos shows us how a surge for Kendrick Meek (D) in the Florida Senate race helps Marco Rubio (R) as he and Charlie Crist (I) split the Democratic vote.
(KY-Sen) Elections Predictions by bondibox - Diarist analyzes endorsements and strengths in the Kentucky Senate race, predicts Rand Paul (R-Teabagger) will beat Jack Conway (D).
(KY-Sen) KY-Sen: The NRSC's first ad targets Jack Conway by kos - The National Republican Senatorial Committee is dropping a chunk of change on the Kentucky Senate race in an incoherent ad against Jack Conway (D). Interesting first ad buy of the season.
(KY-Sen) Rand Paul thinks non-violent crimes should be...legal? Last Chance: Win The Red to Blue Quilt by thebluecrayon - A new ad hits Republican
candidate Rand Paul as soft on crime for wanting to decriminalize so-called "victimless" crimes, and the diarist makes a plea for support for the Democratic candidate, Jack Conway.
(LA-Sen) Vitter lies - "...largest tax increase in American history." by waydownsouth - Hahaha. Surely, Senator Vitter, you jest. The "largest tax increase in American history."? How many figures did you have to twist to arrive at that conclusion?
(WI-Sen) Chedarbomb for Russ Feingold by uppitywis - Diarist links us to a "Cheddarbomb" fundraiser for Russ Feingold (D) today in Wisconsin through ActBlue.
(WI-Sen) WI-Sen: Cato Calls Ron Johnson Corporate Welfare Queen by Jud Lounsbury - Republican Ron Johnson thought the Russ Feingold (D) ad was bad for calling bonds Johnson received a "government loan," but the Cato Institute calls it "corporate welfare." All the dirty details, in depth.
(WI-Sen) You Will Never Forgive Yourself if Russ Loses by Giles Goat Boy - A reminder to all good progressives out there: Support Russ Feingold, or lose one of the best progressive voices in the Senate.
(Sen-Various) A Path to 62 reposted and updated by The BigotBasher - Reprise of a diary last winter about how Dems can get to 62 in the Senate this year, updated with current Senate projections.
(Sen-Various)Why the Democrats probably held the Senate last night by fladem - Ananalysis of the state of the Senate races in light of yesterday’s primary results.
Various Races (9)
(AZ-Various) Fresh Ideas For Arizona and Mohave County by tickle b - Diarist laments the Republicans now representing AZ/Mohave County in the Senate, Congress and State Senate. Urges Democrats to support the Democratic candidates.
(DC-Mayor) WAPO: Gray Beats Fenty in DC by howardpark - This short diary points out the lessons to be learned in Gray's win over Fenty in DC.
(ME-Gov) ME-Gov: "Stop the bullsh*t, bring on t he buffalosh*t" ad contest by
Spud1 - Are you creative and want to try your hand at a political ad spoofing Republican candidate Paul LePage? Here’s a contest you can enter. You might win a coffee mug and more votes for Democratic candidate Libby Mitchell.
(NY-Gov) I Live in a Crazy State (but so do you) by Steven D - An analysis of the craziness in yesterday’s Republican primary for where arch-conservative Rick Lazio lost to extremist Carl Paladino.
(NY-SS-33) The best result in NY by devtob - Touts the win of Gustavo Rivera against incumbent Pedro Espada in this hotly contested State Senate primary.
(OH-Gov) Bill Clinton: "Don't bring back the shovel brigade!" (photo diary) by
jmknapp - Diarist has a picture diary of Ted Strickland & Bill Clinton campaigning in Ohio.
(OH-Gov) OH-Gov - Strickland tells his story and Kasich shows he has no plans in 1st Debate by cadfile - Diarist highlights a big gaffe during the the first gubernatorial debate by the Republican challenger, former Congressman John Kasich.
(OH-Gov) OH-Gov: Kasich- "We haven’t lost jobs to China" by ohdemvoter - Go here for a recap of last night’s first debate between Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland and Republican challenger John Kasich. Be sure to read the comments for additional insight from those who watched the debate.
(OR-Gov) BLUE STATES: Oregon. J Kitzhaber (D) vs G Walden (R) by abgin - Another installment in the diary series with the same lists and links as usual.
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General (7)
Charlie Cook is full of **it by rivamer - A stunning take down of media pundit darling Charlie Cook, and his doom and gloom for democrats narrative.
GOP Nightmare: Democrats Can Flip 10 by horizontalrule - Diarist waxes enthusiastic over the GOP meltdown, predicts we can take more than enough seats in the Senate to do whatever needs doing.
My First Vote: An American Tale by Eastender - First-time diarist writes about his first time voting.
Observations on the Tea Party insurgency by ronlysc - ronlysc asks how many election cycles will it take before the Tea Party Phenomenon burns its way through American Politics?
The Republicans Didn't Really Want to Win the Senate Anyway by DanK Is Back - Remember: The Republicans didn't really want the Senate in the first place. The House is the cornerstone to their entire political agenda. We must protect it at all costs!
UPDATED: Stop calling them "Tea Party Candidates". They’re REPUBLICANS! by Eclectablog - Since there’s no official "Tea Party," why should we let
the Republicans distance themselves from their extremist candidates bycalling them Tea Party candidates? Make the GOP own them by calling them what they are: Republicans.
What if the Teabaggers Win?? by Brainwrap - Brainwrap offers a salient reminder of what we're up against, and brings us down to earth with a startling reminder of what could have been.