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This Rescue Diary covers the period from 12:00 Noon, Sunday, 10/19 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Monday, 10/20
Today's Menu Includes :
56 Diaries Overall
- 25 On House races
- With 13 covering individual Districts in 11 states
- 7 On Senate races
- Representing 6 different states
- 15 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 9 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 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 (10/17 - 18 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 10/7 to 10/16)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/18 - 17 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/19 - 16 Days to Change)
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(12:00 Noon, Sunday, 10/19 to 12:00 Noon EDT, Monday, 10/20): (56 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from H)
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House (25)
(House-Var) What's the Best We Can Do in the House? (October 19th Editon) by jasonbrzoska - There's so many House races in play, it can be hard to figure out which ones would be the most advantageous to help. This diarist has assembled all the races identified as competitive from a variety of sources. Be sure and add your opinion to the poll!
(House-Var) Progressive Champions Contest Raises over $130,000 for 24 Outstanding Democrats by Josh Glasstetter – Fundraising results of the People For the American Way Voters Alliance’s Progressive Champions contest.
(IL-10) Early Voting Heavy in IL-10 Seals-Kirk Race by LeftOfYou - Diarist has info on early voting in the race between Dan Seals (D) and Mark Kirk (R).
(KY-01) KY-01: Whitfield Trucking- Delivering Debt, Deregulation, and Poverty for the Middle Class RDemocrat - Ed Whitfield's (R) record of voting for deficit spending is brought to light and diarist asks for help for Heather Ryan (D) in this race.
(MN-06) Bachmann tries to walk back comments on Minn. tv (update) by stiffa - Michele Bachmann would probably like to time-travel back to Friday for a do-over on her Hardball interview. After all, her challenger got nearly half a million in donations this weekend thanks to her own reckless mouthing off.
(MN-06) Powell's POST INTERVIEW, destroys the "Congresswoman from Minnesota" by icebergslim - Michele Bachmann sure has stirred up a hornet's nest. With some luck, it will end her political career and propel Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg to the 111th Congress's freshman class.
(MN-06) Bachmann vs. Bachmann by BarbinMD - Front page recap of this weekend's biggest "October surprise." With luck, this bad behavior will cost wingnut Michele Bachmann (R) her seat to Democratic challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg.
(MN-06) Video: Michele Bachman & Guilt by Association by Ken Avidor – It seems that Ms. Bachmann has a questionable association of her own.
(MN-06) Michele Bachmann, Professional Hater by Isabel – Diarist provides highlights of the debate between Dem challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg and incumbent Michele Bachmann.
(MN-06) Tinklenberg raises $640 K in 48 hours!! Thanks, Michele Bachmann! by Keith Pickering - Diarist has the results of 48 hours of fundraising for El Tinklenberg (D) after Michele Bachmann (R) stuck her foot in her mouth.
(MN-06) Minnesota Press Spinning for Bachmann by Bill Prendergast - How did Michele Bachmann (R) get elected to Congress? The local press whitewashed her extremism. And they’re still doing it. El Tinklenberg (D) appreciates the unprecedented support.
(MN-06) Bachmann's Stupidity May Be Her Undoing by Entr Writer - Aubrey Immelman (R), a primary challenger to Michelle Bachmann (R) has entered the race as a write-in candidate, along with El Tinkleberg (D).
(MN-06, IA-05) Michelle Bachmann and Steve King, Worst Persons (UPDATED) by 2laneIA - More reasons to vote against wingnuts Michelle Bachmann in MN-06 and Steve King in IA-05.
(MN-06) This Will Just Take A Minute of Your Time by qinkilla - Urges Kossacks to call the Bachmann campaign office.
(MN-06) Tinklenberg to put your "Dump Bachmann" money to good use by gandharva - Background on Repub Michelle Bachman and Democrat El Tinklenberg.
(NJ-05) Dennis Shulman Ground Report by f4points - Campaign staffer gives a brief report on the race's status, and lists upcoming campaign activities for the week.
(NY-03) Bring Change to NY-3 by Graham Long for Congress – Dem Candidate Graham Long has some videos in his appeal for help in retiring Peter King (R).
(PA-15) PA-15: Bringing Change Home by Sam Bennett for Congress - The diarist introduces some Pennsylvania voters to tell us why Sam Bennett (D) should defeat Charlie Dent (R).
(AL-03) "I’m going to be the biggest pain in Nancy Pelosi’s Ass" AL-03 by CornSyrupAwareness - Repub Mike Rogers attempts to fend off a challenge to his seat from Dem Josh Segall by declaring a war on liberals.
(AL-03) Mike Rogers : The Next Michele Bachman? (AL-03) by alpolitics - Info on the race in which Josh Segall (D) is running a strong campaign against the smears of Mike Rogers (R).
(CA-02) Paper's endorsement of Herger unleashes community rage by cranberrylib - Wally Herger (R) has held the same seat in Congress for over 20 years, but this year, a local newspaper's endorsement of the incumbent has unleashed a negative reaction in online comments. The challenger is Democrat Jeff Morris.
(CA-03) CA-03: VietNam Vet (D) needs help beating lies by non-vet Dan Lungren (R) by FoundingFatherDAR - Diarist has info about smear mailers in the race between Bill Durston (D) and Dan Lungren (R).
(CA-46) CA-46: Debbie Cook: "Stimulate What? Buying More Crap From China?" by dday - Diarist has info on Debbie Cook (D) gaining ground on Dana Rohrabacher (R).
(FL-12) Adam Putnam is worried! by hungrycoyote – Incumbent Repub Adam Putnam apparently didn’t like a recent straw poll. Donation link for his opponent, Democrat Doug Tudor included.
(GA-01) GA-01: Bill Gillespie Wakes up south Georgia by jayskew - The diarist introduces Bill Gillespie (D) who wants to be the representative.
Senate (7)
(KY-Sen) UPDATEx1: Obama endorsed by Lexington paper, CJ endorses Bruce Lunsford KY-Sen, UK21-ARK20 by Kentucky Dem - The 50-State strategy may not be bearing obvious fruit everywhere, but it is an exciting year to be a Democrat in the Bluegrass State. Bruce Lunsford's promising bid to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell got another shot in the arm today with an endorsement from the Lexington Journal-Courier.
(LA-Sen) (LA-Sen) John Kennedy, GOP's latest turncoat, insults LA voters. by Jstern1 - Diarist has some videos on the race between Mary Landrieu (D) and John Kennedy (R).
(ME-Sen) Will Sen Collins be Next? by dougdilg - Incumbent Repub Susan Collins thinks McCain's robocalls are hurting her re-election chances against challenger Tom Allen (D). In the embedded video, McCain is completely oblivious to damage to the downticket attributed by his campaign tactics.
(MN-Sen) Franken leads narrowly in crazy 3-way race by kos - Al Franken (D) is very much still in the race to unseat Repub incumbent Norm Coleman. The complicating role of third party candidate Barkley, who is polling at 18%, is too often overlooked in this race.
(WA-Sen) Gordon Smith - his party, our mess by NoThirdBushTerm - Features a new ad from the DSCC linking Smith to President Bush, and economic policies that have cost jobs and led to the current economic crisis.
(GA-Sen) We canvassed for Obama and Jim Martin in Atlanta! by qotsa73 - This first time diarist describes being a first-time canvasser, working to help Jim Martin's challenge to Saxby Chambliss (R).
(GA-Sen) GA-Sen: Chambliss Denied 50% Plus 1 Means Run-off by Andre in Atlanta - Diarist points out that, if Democrat Jim Martin can hold incumbent Repub Sen. Saxby Chambliss under 50% in the November 4 election, it would force a runoff election to be held this December.
Various Races (11)
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Sunday Edition by Steve Singiser – Downticket polling included in this daily series.
(Var-State Courts) Remember the State Courts by AceDeuceLady - The diarist directs us to a website that provides evaluation of judges in all states. It's well worth reviewing before you go to vote.
(MI-Var) State Report: Michigan by 21st Century Democrats – The second in a series to let the blogosphere know what 21st Century Democrats is doing in key battleground states.
(MT-Gov) MT-Pres: In Play by kos - Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer is also up for re-election, and polling for that race is included, against Repub Roy Brown and Libertarian Stan Jones.
(TX- S.H.73) TX-73 Daniel Boone for Texas by texaspowerman – Daniel Boone, descended from "that" Daniel Boone is running as the Democratic candidate for the Texas state house, District 73 against Republican Doug Miller, current head of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
(VT-Local) HELP! 100% NEGATIVE - local Republican ads infest our community. by Skamp - The potential harm to small town life from virulently negative ads by local candidate.
(WA-Gov) GOP Governor's Association Smear of Gregoire exposed as "cartoonish distortion" by Lefty Coaster - Christine Gregoire is one of this year's more vulnerable Democratic incumbents. The diary debunks one of the many unfair attacks being lobbed at her in her race against Repub Dino Rossi.
(WA-Gov) Seattle Times can stuff it by cafecito - The diarist uses the Times' endorsement of Republican Dino Rossi as incentive to get out and campaign even harder for incumbent DemChristine Gregoire.
(CO-Local) Even in Fort Dobson, the ground game is paying off by tjlord - The diarist looks at early voting stats in Colorado State House race, and finds much to be hopeful about. The Democratic candidate is Anna Lord.
(CT- S.H.103) I just voted--Absentee in CT. by Actuary4Change – Some information on Elizabeth Esty, Dem challenger to incumbent Repub Al Adnolfini, along with the diarist’s account of absentee voting.
(GA-01, Sen) No VDT endorsement, No debate, & Surging Georgia Senate Race by MarkMarvin - Diarist has info on the congressional races in GA.
Ballot Initiatives (4)
(CA-Prop 8) Debunking the CA Prop 8 Myths of Protecting Children by UTBriancl - Discussion of talking points/arguments surrounding the California anti-gay marriage ballot initiative.
(CA-Prop 8) I just saw a No on 8 commercial in CA. Finally! by Yernar - When it comes to statewide voting in California this time, Prop 8 is the main event. So it's good that some "Vote No" ads have begun to appear, especially since "Vote Yes" has been filling the airwaves for a while now.
(CA-Prop 8) Equality for All: There's Still Hell to Pay by SusanG - The official weekend fundraising effort will be over by the time this Roundup is posted, but it's not too late to add your donation to defeat anti-gay marriage Proposition 8.
(CA-Prop 8) Obama Needs to Come Out Strongly Against Prop 8 by John Campanelli - Pleads with the Obama campaign to come out against the proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage in California.
General (9).
They Changed my Polling Location by DupageBlue - The diarist discovered their polling location had been changed, and suggests being vigilant about keeping current on such information for GOTV efforts, to make sure people show up at the correct polling location to vote.
Voting Early in Rural New Mexico (with pix!) by newmexicobear - This is an illustrated account of democracy in action, as Phase II of early voting (at satellite locations, not just County Clerk offices) gets underway in New Mexico.
Live from an Oregon Living Room: It's Election Day! by eldubb72 - A nice description of voting in Oregon. Since the state is exclusively vote-by-mail, every living room has become a polling place.
GOTV in Dallas; Taking Texas Back! by ElizabethAM - Democrats in the Lone Star State are working their way out of the wilderness, from the grassroots up. Even if they can't turn the state blue for Obama, they want to promote local candidates and build the party.
Tour for Change in West Virginia by Carnacki - All the big brass of the West Virginia Democratic Party did a daylong caravan around the state for local rallies. And our own Carnacki was along for the ride, and reports back from the ground with lots of pictures.
Breaking: Young Political Majors (YPM) Arrested for Voter Registration Fraud {GOP} by jimstaro – More on the group that has been registering Democrats as Republicans in California.
Jailed GOP Voter Registration Guy w/ video by actuality - Diarist details some of the ignominious history of Mark Jacoby of YPM.
I voted four times before it counted ... by SamCDC - No, the diarist didn't really vote four times, but instead described his early voting experience, and the process of getting a substitute ballot and how "spoiled" ballots are handled in Florida.
Post-Ike displacement could cause voting problems for Galveston by Sue Sturgis - Hurricane Ike still causing problems for residents of Galveston County, this time related to how and where to vote for residents affected by the storm's destruction.