This Rescue Diary covers the period from 6 PM, Wednesday, 10/20 to 6:00 PM EDT, Thursday, 10/21
Today's Menu Includes :
70 Diaries Overall
- 13 On House races
- Covering 11 individual Districts in 7 states
- 18 On Senate races
- Representing 8 different states
- 20 On Various election races and ballot issues
- Encompassing Governor, Secretary of State, Local, and more
- 19 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, Senate or Governor races but there are also some local ones, as well as the occasional 'general info' diary.
For more information on this series, please see our reintroduction diary.
For all the introductory stuff and previous diaries in the 2006 and '08 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 (9/17 – 46 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 9/7 to 9/16)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (9/27 – 36 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 9/17 to 9/26)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/7 – 26 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 9/27 to 10/6)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/17 – 16 Days 'til Election Day) (with links to previous 10 diaries from 10/7-10/16)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/18 – 15 Days 'til Election Day)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/19 – TWO WEEKS 'til Election Day!)
Election Diary Rescue 2010 (10/20 – 13 Days 'til Election Day)
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(6:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, 10/20 to 6:00 PM EDT, Thursday, 10/21): (70 diaries)
(Alphabetical, starting from I)
House (13)
(IL-13) (IL-13) Scott Harper's good fight by Fish in Illinois - Diarist reports on the little noticed contest between Scott Harper (D) and incumbent Judy Biggert (R). Includes video to inspire and a link to help Scott.
(MI-07-09) Schauer (MI-07) and Peters (MI-09) Making a Charge by DingellDem - Diarist has the polling numbers for MI-07 & 09 as they make a charge to the finish.
(MI-08) MI-08 This Seat Is Within Reach by Stranded Wind - Diarist asks for help for Democrat Lance Enderle in his race against the odious incumbent Mike Rogers (R).
(NH-01) NH-01: Carol for Congress by hannah - Shows us Carol Shea-Porter's new ad and rightfully points out that it wasn't paid for with foreign contributions. Also points out a small flub by the NRSC that's kinda funny.
(NY-09) NY-09: Congressman Weiner KICKS GOP ASS at debate by abesilberstein - Diarist covers the NY-09 debate between Anthony Weiner (D) and Bob Turner (R).
(NY-29) NY-29 Matt Zeller on Defending our National Security by Caradox - Third in a series looking at Democrat Matt Zeller. Republican Tom Reed is his opponent. Lots of good links included.
(TX-07) TX-7 Write in Geoffry Casavant for US Representative by hillgiant - The Texas Democratic Party didn't field a candidate for Congress in the 7th District, held by John Culberson (R). So Geoffry Casavant is running as a write-in.
(VA-05, VA-09) Virginians want clean energy and politicians who will make it happen by Heather TaylorMiesle NRDC Action Fund - Diarist looks at surveys in Virginia's 5th and 9th Congressional districts on the issue of energy policy. Good news for Dem candidates Tom Perriello (VA-05) and Rick Boucher (VA-09).
(FL-07) Livin' the Life...but not Yours by Beaven for Congress - Distinguishing the Dem candidate Heather Beaven and her open approach to campaign finance disclosure against Repub John Mica’s opaque funding.
(FL-08) DCCC Gives Up On Grayson by griffin459 - The DCCC considers Progressive Alan Grayson (D) so unlikely to win that their is little point in their money going to him in his race against Daniel Webster (R). ActBlue link for Rep. Grayson included.
(FL-08) "I'm Proud That Alan Grayson is My Congressman" by Alan Grayson - Endorsement from retired representative Pat Schroeder for Alan Grayson in his race against Daniel Webster (R).
(FL-25) FL-25: I'd Rather Face Rivera Than a Random Thug by Southernlib - Diarist examines the possible consequences if David Rivera (R) is removed from the ballot. Joe Garcia is our Dem in the race.
(FL-25) FL-25: Suit filed to force Rivera (R) off the ballot by kos - Kos brings us news of a lawsuit filed against David Rivera (R), including precedent in another case. Joe Garcia, one of our O2B candidates is the Dem in the race. Link to the Orange to Blue ActBlue page included.
Senate (18)
(IL-Sen) IL-Sen: Kirk fundraised in China, then voted to ship jobs overseas by kos - Kos covers a story on Mark Kirk (R) fundraising & outsourcing jobs to China. Kirk is in this Illinois Senate race against Alexi Giannoulias (D).
(IL-Sen) This Senate Seat Isn't For Sale. by Alexi Giannoulias - Alexi Giannoulias (D) takes a look at Republican front groups and Mark Kirk's (R) voting record.
(KY-Sen) Rand Paul, gay bashing, and values by Benintn - Diarist isn't the only one who has some serious reservations about Rand Paul's (R) personality traits.
(NV-Sen) Is Sharron Angle really an extremist? by David Phillips - Diarist explores Sharron Angle's (R) extremism and who it benefits. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is our Dem in the race.
(NV-Sen) NV-SEN Former RNC Chairman endorses Reid! by aisb23 - Diarist covers GOP endorsements for Harry Reid (D) in Nevada's Senate race with Sharron Angle (R).
(NY-Sen) NY-Sen: Gillibrand's Vogue profile by devtob - Diarist brings us a link to and a report on Vogue's six-page profile of Kirsten Gillibrand (D). Her opponent is Joe DioGuardi (R).
(PA-Sen) PA-Sen: Joe "The Admiral" Sestak debates Pat "Endorsed by Palin" Toomey by Jed Lewison - Jed Liveblogs the PA-Sen debate with Joe Sestak (D) and Pat Toomey (R).
(PA-Sen) PA-Sen - More great poll results for Sestak (w/POLL); Support Sestak #24 by demandcaring - News on the debates and polls in the race between Joe Sestak (D) and Pat Toomey (R). Links included to help Sestak both financially and in various ways to GOTV.
(WI-Sen) Johnson Shrugged: Wisconsin's Disgraceful Embarrassment by astronautagogo - Explosive new video of Russ Feingold's (D) challenger Ron Johnson (R) defending child molesters and pedophiles.
(WI-Sen) WI Sen Breaking: Shocking New Video of Committee Hearing Where Johnson Killed the Child Victims Act by Jud Lounsbury - Diarist reports on the testimony of Ron Johnson (R) before the Wisconsin State Senate on January 12, 2010, in opposition to the Child Victims Act. Information points and video excerpts of the four hour hearing included.
(WI-Sen) WI-Sen: Ron Johnson and his plan for jobs in Wisconsin by Steve Singiser - Steve has an editorial video of Ron Johnson (R), challenger for the Wisconsin Senate seat Russ Feingold (D) is fighting to keep.
(WI-Sen) WI-Sen: Stem Cell Research? Really, Ron? by Naranjadia - Ron Johnson (R) has come out against stem cell research to cut the deficit, that accounts for a whopping 0.0046%. Support Russ Feingold (D).
(Var-Sen) Nate Silver on the Senate as of 10/20 by blue aardvark - Overview of Nate Silver’s perspective on the Senate races, less than two weeks away from the election.
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen, Dem Win Could be a Disaster for GOP Says Cornyn by akmk - John Cornyn (R-NRSC) predicts that disaster would follow a win by Scott McAdams (D) over Joe Miller (R-Teabagger) and Lisa Murkowski (R-WriteIn).
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen: McAdams hits $1 million, Murkowski nervous by Joan McCarter - Fundraising by Scott McAdams (D) has passed the million dollar mark, and the release of a new ad has Lisa Murkowski (R-WriteIn) nervous.
(CO-Sen) CO Sen: Bob Barr blasts Bucks by Joan McCarter - Explains why Bob Barr, board member of the NRA, thinks Buck shouldn't be elected to the US Senate.
(CO-Sen) CO-Sen: Buck seize climate change is "the greatest hoax" by Joan McCarter - Ken Buck (R) is behind the curve on what Coloradans believe about climate change.
(DE-Sen) DE-SEN: O'Donnell Can't Name a Current Democratic Senator by mille147 - More mental gymnastics from Christine O'Donnell (D). Chris Coons is our Dem in the race. Link to the "Securing our Democratic Majority" ActBlue page included.
Various Races (16)
(AZ-Gov) Chicken Brewer a No-Show: Cluck! Cluck! by Mother Mags - Jan Brewer (R) didn't show for a debate with challenger Terry Goddard (D) in Tempe last night.
(CA-Gov) A quilt could be yours: Brown for Governor by maggiejean - Diarist has the Quilt Project Fundraiser for Jerry Brown's (D) run for Governor of California against Meg Whitman (R).
(CA-HD5) NOM Using Children as Political Pawns... Again. by cooper888 - Help pro-marriage equality candidate Dr. Richard Pan (D) beat anti-marriage equality candidate Andrew Pugno (R).
(CA-Var) California Race Chart 2010: Part 1 of 3: Statewide Races by SoCalGal23 - A detailed look at the eight constitutional offices, three State Supreme Court justice confirmations, and nine ballot measures.
(HI-Gov) Witchcraft video rocks Hawaii GOP gubernatorial campaign! by Troutfishing - Discusses a video he made about Duke Aiona's ties to the International Transformation Network.
(IA-Var) Notes on Iowa campaigns and endorsements by Govinda - Overview of the campaign progress across a range of Iowa races including governor, senate, and house campaigns.
(IA-Var) IA Sec Ag-Jim Hightower Picks Francis Thicke by 2laneIA - Jim Hightower makes his pick for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Francis Thicke (D).
(IL-Var) IL-Sen: Robin Kelly and Alexi Giannoulias are "Real" by Reading on Walden Bookstore - Coverage of two solid Dem candidates in Illinois, Robin Kelly running for State Treasurer and Alexi Giannoulias running for Senate against Dan Rutherford and Mark Kirk respectively.
(MI-SoS) MI-SoS: Buckaroo Banzai has nothing on Jocelyn Benson! by Brainwrap - An extensive account of the achievements of Dem Jocelyn Benson who is running for Secretary of State against Ruth Johnson (R).
(NY-Gov) NY-GOV: We've found Carl Palidino's chief adviser. by Adama D Brown - Diarist offers video of a critique of Paladino's (R) performance in the debate with Mario Cuomo (D).
(OR-Gov) Obama/Kitzhaber Rally Liveblog by Liveblog - Diarist covers John Kitzhaber’s (D) rally with President Obama. Kitzhaber is in the Governor's race against Chris Dudley (R).
(OR-Var) Report on the Obama/Kitzhaber Rally by CupofTea - Diarist reports on the Obama rally in support of John Kitzhaber (D) in the Governor's race against Chris Dudley (R). Other candidates also attending the rally were: Senator Ron Wyden (D) running for reelection against Jim Huffman (R), Rep. David Wu (D) (OR-01) running for reelection against Rob Cornilles (R) and Rep. Earl Bluemenauer (D) (OR-03).
(SD-SoS, AG) SD Secy of State and Atty Gen: Help NDN Voters - Updated by meralda - Democrats Ben Nesselhuf, and Ron Volesky, for SoS and AG respectively, could use your help.
(TX-SH-17) Republican in Hot Water in Texas House Race by loblolly - Diarist reports on the Texas State House race between Dem challenger Pati Jacobs and incumbent Tim Kleinschmidt (R). Includes an Act Blue link for Pati Jacobs
(TX-SBOE) Extremism vs. Education: The Differences Are Clear by Judy Jennings - A candidate for State Board of Education talks about the importance of this election for children inside and outside of Texas.
(TX-Var) ATTN TX Democrats: Don't Vote Green Party This Year by KTinTX - Diarist warns Texas voters about the hoax that is the Green Party this election. Republicans paid for their ballot petition programs.
Ballot Initiatives (4)
(CA-Prop 19) O’Reilly Bets John Stossel $10,000 That Prop 19 Loses by change the Be - Diarist covers Prop 19 from California on legalizing marijuana.
(CA-Prop 23) Charles Koch Challenged To Debate Prop 23 By California Student Leader Joel Francis by bdemelle - Joel Francis, a Marine veteran and student leader at California State, Los Angeles has offered to meet Charles Koch "anytime, anywhere in the state before election day".
(CA-Prop 24) Talking Budget Cuts with California's Teachers by Micah Scheindlin - Diarist spells out the importance to education in California of passing Proposition 24 to end corporate tax giveaways.
(WA-I-1098) CEOs Balmer + Bezos spend $525K to keep Wa. taxes regressive by Lefty Coaster - Diarist advocates for a yes vote on I-1098 that would tax those that make more than $200,000 a year.
General (19)
The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Denver by Frankenoid - An interesting look at the ballot in Denver - candidates, state propositions and amendments and a really special City and County issue that you really need to see. Really
Energy and the Election, Part 2: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs by NRDCActionFund - Diarist reports on poll results of 23 competitive races conducted by the NRDC Action Fund, per the candidates' positions on clean energy legislation.
Yard Signs win elections, especially in THIS district. by mp - Diarist explores the true value and cost of yard signs.
23 years, 23 hours: A birthday wish by ScottyUrb - A birthday request from a fellow Kossack. Special link for Michiganians. GOTV.
All I Want for My Birthday - $$ and GOTV for NDN Candidates! by Aji - Diarist has an election birthday request.
Updated: Obama's USC Rally Moved To Larger Venue! by Darnell From LA - Diarist covers the plans for the Presidents Rally at USC on 10-22-2010.
HELP! College freshmen GOTV by Fokozatos siker - Diarist has a get those college freshman registered to vote action diary.
A game of inches by kos - Markos boils it down to a mere two percentage points between us and a Republican takeover. GOTV!
Ethusiasm Gap? Not for African American voters in Georgia by chrisishardcore - With nearly two weeks' worth of early voting to go, African American voters in Georgia have already cast more votes than their total number of votes in 2006.
SEIU has "no secrets" around their political contributions by Joan McCarter - The SEIU sets the record straight on how their political contributions differ from the Chamber and Crossroads and other groups.
IL GOTV: Shrub coming in '11, let's keep him lonely by Railfan - Another good reason to GOTV in Illinois. Links to early voting information included.
Gallup Scandal. Urged to STOP Polling Immediately. by pronin2 - Poll-watchers take issue with some of Gallup’s assumptions about how conservative the electorate is this election season.
Colorado early voting numbers by pollwatcher - A detailed look at early voting numbers so far that shows an unusual twist...read the diary to find out what that is.
Montana judge gust corporate political spending ban by Meteor Blades - MB details a ruling from a Montana judge that re-establishes the "Copper Kings" time of corporate hegemony over state politics.
The millionaires ballot initiative club by gloriasb - A very interesting look at some of the people behind the money behind ballot initiatives around the country. Good food for thought.
Misinformation from Registrar Could Disenfranchise Voters in San Diego by Project Vote - San Diego's Registrar of Voters has misinformed voters about information required on their voter registration forms, potentially disenfranchising thousands.
Live Blogging Obama in Seattle live TV by dogdad - Just like the title says.
Early Voting Results and the Enthusiasm Gap by AZDem - Early Voting numbers for several states. Also includes links for tracking early voting trends and voter registration numbers.
One Silly Reason I"m Looking Forward to Election Day by Giles Goat Boy - Diarist has such good experience in the primary that he's got reason to look forward to election day in Wisconsin.