PLEASE NOTE - This is not an open thread and is intended for diaries and discussion of downticket races.
For all the introductory stuff and links to previous diaries in the series, please look below the fold...
This Rescue Diary covers the period from 12:00 Noon, Monday, 11/3 to 12:00 Noon EST, Tuesday, 11/4
Today's Menu Includes :
63 Diaries Overall
- 14 On House races
- With 11 covering individual Districts in 10 states
- 4 On Senate races
- Representing 3 different states
- 28 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 17 General election-related diaries
I know these are difficult times for America. But I also know that we have faced difficult times before. The American story has never been about things coming easy - it's been about rising to the moment when the moment was hard. It's about rejecting fear and division for unity of purpose. That's how we've overcome war and depression. That's how we've won great struggles for civil rights and women's rights and workers' rights. And that's how we'll emerge from this crisis stronger and more prosperous than we were before - as one nation; as one people.
-Senator Barack Obama, - October 30, 2008
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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 (10/27 - 8 Days to Change) (with links to 10 previous diaries from 10/17 to 10/26)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/28 – ONE WEEK TO GO!)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/29 – 6 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/30 – 5 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (10/31 – 4 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (11/1 – 3 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (11/2 – 2 Days to Change)
Election Race Diary Roundup (11/3 – 1 Day to Change)
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(12:00 Noon, Monday, 11/3 to 12:00 Noon EST, Tuesday, 11/4) (63 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from C)
House (14)
(CA-45) For All Of Us Working on Underdog Races Tonight by privatewl - Diarist writes about working in an underdog race between incumbent Mary Bono Mack (R) and Julie Bornstein (D).
(FL-12) FL-12: My First Day Out Working for Obama & Vote for Doug Tudor! by hungrycoyote - Diarist has her final effort in the race between incumbent Adam Putnam (R) and Doug Tudor (D).
(FL-25) FL-25: Mario Diaz-Balart, "Only Republicans' votes count!" by JoeGarcia08 - Joe Garcia (D) stops in with some crazy videos of incumbent Mario Diaz-Balart (R) in this race.
(NJ-05) Ads on Election Day? Yes, heard one for Garrett by SKCYCLES - Republican desperation shows in the airing of a negative ad from Scott Garrett (R) against Dem Dennis Shulman on the morning of the election.
(KY-Var) KY-03: Who not to vote for, 2008 Edition by dogemperor - One of our leading experts on the scarier corners of the Religious Right movement has produced a guide to downticket races in the Bluegrass State. If you vote in Kentucky, give this baby a look before you vote.
(MI-08) MI-08 Cook Political Report Upgrades District from Solid to Likely Republican by PhilipMoon - Good news for Dem Bob Alexander in his race against smear-merchant Repub Mike Rogers.
(MN-06) Bachmann update from Minnesota November 4 by Bill Prendergast - The latest happenings including a very suspect poll result in the race between the incumbent Republican, Michele Bachmann and her Democratic challenger, Elwyn Tinklenberg.
(NY-03) Graham Long v. Peter King - Recap by Graham Long for Congress - The challenger to Peter King (R) offers an election eve summary.
(NY-29) NY 29: Kuhl's Cororate Calvary Coming to His Rescue by mariawells -- Repub Randy Kuhl has called in a whole slew of robber barons to help him out in his race against the superior Dem Eric Massa.
(VA-05) Tom Perreillo: 47% in Poll Against Virgil Goode 50% by Dems2004 - Racism first, ask questions later, sums up Virgil Goode as well as anything. It's exciting that his challenger Dem Tom Perreillo is, potentially, within striking distance of unseating him.
(WA-08) Darcy Burner: a Vote for Leadership by jasonbl - Diarist gives an eloquent retrospective of what it has been like working on this campaign for Darcy Burner in her race against nasty Repub Dave Reichert.
(WA-08) WA-08: A Message from Darcy Burner by mcjoan - Watch this video from Darcy Burner telling to leave it all on the road. Let's send Repub Dave Reichert back home and send Darcy to Washington!
(WA-08) WA-08: Election eve by dgb - Diarist tells us about the work on Election Eve for our Dem Darcy Burner, in her race against Repub Dave Reichert.
(AZ-03) Bob Lord Get Out the Vote happening now by Bob Lord for Congress - Dem Bob Lord is a point ahead of Repub John Shadegg and he's leaving everything on the road in his final push to GOTV.
Senate (4)
(Var-Sen) Election Eve: The 2008 Senate races by BruinKid - Excellent state by state analysis of each Senate race.
(GA-Sen) Stochastic Democracy : The Georgia Runoff by davidshor - A discussion of what comes next if no candidate gets 50% of the vote in the surprisingly competitive race in Georgia between incumbent Saxby Chambliss (R) and challenger Jim Martin (D) and third party candidate(s) who could trigger a runoff.
(KY-Sen) KY-SEN: Key Counties to Watch by Oceanstar17 - Diarist lists the counties to watch for returns in the race between Repub Mitch McConnell and Dem Bruce Lunsford.
(OK-Sen) OK-Sen: Road pix by Senator Andrew Rice - Dem State Senator (and Kossak!) Andrew Rice and his wife Apple star in this wonderful photo filled diary of their campaign against Repub James Inhofe.
Various Races (9)
(Var) Mandate Watch - Bellwether Races/Initiatives to Watch Below the Presidential Contest by davidsirota - For unknown reasons, this didn't get much attention. Perhaps it would have been better time over the weekend? It's still worth a look.
(Var) Election Day Results Live Blogging - Diary Setup and Tech Support by FleetAdmiralJ - The results liveblogging effort is getting its launch ready. This diary is mainly for the volunteers to check in.
(Var) FOLLOWING THE POLLS: The Monday...And Final... Edition by Steve Singiser - Daily Kos Polling Hero puts out the last of his outstanding diaries on the 2008 races, this time with 69 individual surveys.
(Var)Twenty One State Endorsement List by mole333 - Excellent survey of senate, congressional and local races by the diarist who has worked up dossiers on many candidates.
(GA-Var) Vote Suppression in Atlanta GA! READ & PASS by TN Yellow Dog - Story showing the importance of having your voter registration card with you when you go to vote -- there's some nasty polling people out there.
(ID-Var) Idaho Senate & ID-01 Results by SueTheRedWA - This diary provides coverage of results for the aforementioned races.
(MO-SH-02) MO-Local The NRA LIES about who the incumbent is by annetteboardman - Incumbent Rebecca McClanahan (D) has some good ads to counter smear ads on behalf of Thom Van Vleck.
(TX-Var) Mess with Texas! w/poll by a brain - Some history of Texas' swings and details about the Senate, District 7 and Governor's race.
(AR-Var) Election Eve by electronicmaji - Includes a rundown of downballot issues in Arkansas. With 100% unopposed House and Senate races (by major parties, that is), we haven't been hearing a lot from Arkansas. This is a substantial diary with useful information to consider before voting if you are in Arkansas.
Ballot Initiatives (19)
(CA-Var) CA Voter's Guide to Ballot Initiatives by Buck Power - If you haven't voted in California yet, give this one a once-over first.
(CA-Var) How I'm voting on California Propositions. by nathanp - A complete run-down of all the propositions on the CA ballot and the most reasonable votes yea or nay on them.
(CA-Var) Wu Ming's CA Election Endorsements by wu ming - Diarist examines the propositions and how to vote on them, and takes a look at local ballot measures as well.
(CA-Prop 1) GOTV for CA-Prop 1A by BruceMcF - If you live in California, help get out the vote for this proposition.
(CA-Prop 8) No on Prop 8: November 2 Daily Roundup by joshalot - This is a roundup of the past day's diaries on California's anti-gay marriage ballot measure. When we start rounding up the roundups, are we in danger being swallowed up in by a meta feedback loop?
(CA-Prop 8) It's Up To Us Now, Protect Marriage Equality by Gavin Newsome - In case you were out canvassing, or some such and missed it: This was a Rec List entry, from the Mayor of San Francisco himself, about that anti-gay marriage ballot measure in California.
(CA-Prop 8) Down to the Wire with Proposition 8's Assault on Human Rights by Meteor Blades - Election eve recap of the hotly contested ballot measure.
(CA-Prop 8) No on 8: WE GOT HOME INVASION ON TV! by thereisnospoon - Kudos to the diarist who along with a great crew of folks got this excellent ad showing in LA and San Francisco. Check out the video!
(CA-Prop 8) The Progressive Battle Over Gay Marriage by SuperBowlXX - Thoughtful diary exploring the thinking behind those progressives who are on the fence over gay marriage and hoping to break through the fear and misunderstanding.
(CA-Prop 8) Those people by GLBT and Friends at Daily Kos - Diarist lays it on the line about the importance of defeating this evil proposition, letting us know that ultimately, we are all "those people."
(CA-Prop 8) No on Prop 8: November 3 Daily Roundup by joshalot - A round-up of the day’s key stories produced by Bloggers Against Prop 8.
(CA-Prop 8) CA Marriage Equality: The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Killer of Sacred Cows - View of a married gay man wondering if he'll still be married tomorrow.
(CA-Prop 8) Great No on 8 rally in Super Conservative Santa Clarita (with video) by Rolandz - Diarist reports surprising response to a their rally in the middle of town.
(CA-Prop 10) Vote NO on California's Proposition 10: T. Boone Pickens Trying to Pick Californians' Pockets by JohnnyRook - A reposting of a diary written in early September regarding a proposition which the diarist believes is a boondoggle and which is opposed by most of the state’s environmental and consumer groups. The opposition is underfunded and it looks like Prop 10 will win.
(CA-Prop10) a reminder to Cali, PROP 10 IS A SCAM by penkilk - Diarist is concerned about misguided support from Dems for this energy proposition.
(CT-Var) Connecticut ballot questions by mccurry - Diarist gives his take on the two ballot initiatives in Connecticut, one on revising the state Constitution by a constitutional convention, and the other allowing 17 year olds to vote in primaries as long as they were of legal age for the general election.
(ME-1) Maine: Vote NO on 1 by Sarek of Vulcan - If you haven't voted in Maine yet, read this first to get the diarist's view on this revenue-related measure.
(MD-Question 2) VOTE NO to Maryland Slots! by Mr Rich - The diarist urges a "No" vote!
(MA-Var) MA Ballot Questions by Tracker - If you're in Massachusetts, read this diary before voting. Discussion and recommendations for downticket measures.
General (17)
Daily Kos Election Day Resources by kos - Everything you need to follow all the races in high-tech style!
Overseas Voters Who Didn't Get Absentee Ballots Can Still Vote by doe - This diary has important, useful information that may rescue a few more votes. It contains links which lead to state-by-state options for Americans Abroad who have the problem in its title.
Be vigilant. Be Active. Call It In. by AdamB - Resident FP attorney gives an overview on ACTION and procedures on voting problems tomorrow. Daily Kos has eyes and ears everywhere. Let's use 'em!
Blue States' Phone Banks Still Need Help by Withdraw the Republicans - There will still be some phone banking to do during the last few hours of voting. There will be supporters identified who haven't voted yet and will need reminding. So you can still put some time in to help.
Just because we're "Safe" doesn't mean it's in the bag by Word Alchemy - The diarist reminds people that there's more than the Presidential race on the ballot. Even "safe" states have plenty of downticket reasons to vote.
Election Eve in Alaska by Sitka Larry - The rituals and routines of voting in small town Alaska are described by a recent convert to the Democratic Party.
Good Luck, Y'all by Mithrandir Istari - A foreign Kossack checks in from overseas with good wishes and thanks for all our work here in the US.
ELECTION NIGHT: Please join me and watch the Pilsen Interactive Media Project on Election Night! by SouthSideDem - In case the TV and all the fancy bells and whistle here on Daily Kos aren't enough for you, here's another way to look at election results.
Project Vote Files Suit on Behalf of Indiana Voters Who Registered Correctly, but on the Wrong Form by Project Vote - The hand-to-hand combat continues in the trenches over voter registrations. Republicans keep finding creative new ways to suppress the vote.
Calling All Oregonians, We need your help! by sarahlane - There's a need for help on last minute GOTV help in Oregon. If you have a little time in your hands, check it out!
UPDATE: VA State police say No Prosecution in voter suppression pamphet by Blueman2 - News story from the ongoing skirmishes over various sorts of voter suppression.
GOTV w/ coffee, doughnuts and ice cream by Silent Spring - Some corporate encouragement for voting is afoot: Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's and Krispy Creme all have promotions going on tomorrow.
Official State Election Sites Directory Diary by Mike McL - Most link-rich diary evah! One stop shopping to find out your state's board of election offices.
The Democratic Recapture of the South by cjallen - A detailed analysis of why the diarist believes that over the next few cycles the South will become increasingly in play for Democrats, and that Democrats will regain much of the ground they’ve lost in the last few decades.
Dirty Tricks beginning to come out of the hat in CO by RWN - Report of various voter suppression dirty tricks occurring in Pueblo and El Paso counties in Colorado.
GOTV in North Carolina: Labor takes a lead by Elana Levin of UNITE HERE - Diarist writes about how the Unions GOTV in NC.
State by State: Time Off Work to Vote by Hells Bells - A state-by-state summary that details the time off employees must be granted to vote - with links to the original article in the Employment Law Post.