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Samples of Today's 36 Diary Collection:
[AZ-Sen] AZ-Sen: John McCain & Jon Kyl Praise Dr. Richard Carmona (D) In New Ad by poopdogcomedy - A new ad with praise from AZ Republicans for Richard Carmona (D) in his race against Jeff Flake (R).
[MI-06] MI-06 Who is the "New" Fred Upton? Debates with Mike O'Brien Reveal Much in MI 6th District by Hector Solon - Diarist documents the sad story of one time moderate Republican Fred Upton's metamorphosis into a right-wing extremist. Links to the campaign of Democrat Mike O'Brien, Upton's first serious challenge in 13 terms, and many more links inside.
[MD-Question 6] Marriage Equality and the Menace of PGPB by psychbob - About Maryland's Question 6, which would affirm marriage equality in the Old Line State.
Today's EDR covers rescued down-ticket election diaries published between noon on October 26th till noon on October 27th. This edition of Election Diary Rescue includes the following gems dug up by our miners.
Diaries: (36)
Senate: (8) posts, (7) states
House: (6) posts, (3) states, (5) districts
State: (2)
Ballot Initiatives: (4)
Various: (1)
General: (15)
More diaries and information about this project beneath the
Orange Squiggle of Down-Ticket Power
EDR compiles, describes and links election related diaries for down-ticket races through the closing months of election seasons. Down-ticket means any non-Presidential race.
This group was formed by the producers of a front page diary series that rescued election related diaries in 2006, 2008 and 2010. 2012 marks the first election since Daily Kos was born that there is blog devoted to election coverage - Daily Kos Elections.
Election Diary Rescue is proud to be a part of this project.
EDR chronicles the passion, power and effectiveness of political engagement and shines a light on candidates and issues that might be missed during an action-packed election cycle. It gives quick access to races, hopefully inspires people to write about contests that interest them, and has become an archive for thousands of election related diaries over the years.
The Diary List for this project, founded by sidinny, links all the rescued diaries since 2006.
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Senate
[AZ-Sen] AZ-Sen: John McCain & Jon Kyl Praise Dr. Richard Carmona (D) In New Ad by poopdogcomedy - A new ad with praise from AZ Republicans for Richard Carmona (D) in his race against Jeff Flake (R).
[IN-Sen] IN-Sen: New DSCC poll Donnelly 47 Mourdock 40 by pistolSO - A poll conducted right after Mourdock's appalling statements this last week shows Donnelly with a strong lead.
[MA-Sen] National Right to Life: 'Vote like life depends on it' for Scott Brown by Joan McCarter - Boy for a pro-choice guy Scott Brown (R) sure is getting a lot of financial support from the National Right to Life Committee. ActBlue link for Dem Elizabeth Warren inside.
[MA-Sen] Yet Another Robocall from Crossroads GPS by gmoke - Would Crossroads GPS stoop to making inflammatory charges against Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren to Massachusetts voters? You know the answer.
[MO-Sen] Akin Could Win by Dexter Louis - Claire McCaskill (D) isn't a shoe-in for re-election to the Senate, despite Todd Akin's (R) crude remarks about women. Diarist offers an article on the state of the race from the St. Louis Dispatch.
[NE-Sen] NE-Sen: Is Bob Kerrey (D) Really Surging In The Polls? by poopdogcomedy - Diarist reports on an apparent Kerrey (D) surge and Republican Deb Fischer's vulnerability.
[PA-Sen] PA Senate poll-Casey has strong lead... by old mark - Slightly moderate Bob Casey (D) is being challenged by Tom Smith (R), a founder of tea party groups in western PA. Diarist appeals for votes despite the storm.
[TX-Sen] TX-Sen Paul Sadler and "Souls to Polls" by divine order - Diarist gives an update on Paul Sadler's campaign activities in Texas.
House
[CA-10] My Newest Challenge: Fighting the GOP Super PACs by Jose Hernandez - When diarist talked to his family about the idea of running for Congress, he never knew that the race would become one of the most expensive in the country. As of today, Democrat Jose Hernandez's campaign has seen the brunt of almost $4 million spent by the opposition. Donation link included.
[CA-49] CA-49: Phone Bank Opportunity: To Defeat Rep. Darrell Issa for Re-Election! by pipsorcle - Diarist encourages volunteers for Jerry Tetalman's (D) Saturday phone bank, canvassing, honk & wave campaign, etc. It is possible to defeat notorious Republican stooge Darrell Issa.
[CA-49] * BREAKING NEWS: Sandra Fluke endorses Jerry Tetalman vs. Darrell Issa for Congress! RALLY TODAY * by pipsorcle - Sandra Fluke encourages people to vote for Tetalman (D) over Issa (R).
[MI-06] MI-06 Who is the "New" Fred Upton? Debates with Mike O'Brien Reveal Much in MI 6th District by Hector Solon - Diarist documents the sad story of one time moderate Republican Fred Upton's metamorphosis into a right-wing extremist. Links to the campaign of Democrat Mike O'Brien, Upton's first serious challenge in 13 terms, and many more links inside.
[PA-11] Gene Stilp (PA-11) "I can take the heat" video - A MUST see! by Waynestock - A Youtube ad for Gene Stilp (D), running against Lou Barletta (R).
[SC-07] Giving away the House by notnow - A diary about Gloria Bromell Tinubu (D), running against Tom Rice (R).
State:
[OR-SoS] Kossacks! Kate Brown, Oregon Secretary of State needs your help! by Cartoon Peril - Link to help Dem incumbent Kate Brown, who is low on cash, in her race against Republican Knute Buehler, "surfing on a wave of out-of-state money" included.
[WA-Gov] The New "Citizen Kane" - Frank Blethen Seattle Times Subsidizes Republican Candidate for Governor by Mark Taylor Canfield - Last week Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen struck a terrible blow to freedom of the press when he decided to sponsor $75,000 worth of ads to support Rob Mckenna's Republican campaign for governor. Democratic congressman Jay Inslee is keeping the race close.
Ballot Initiatives:
[CA-Prop 30] Humanity Not Austerity - Time to Step It Up for Prop. 30 by National Nurses Movement - It’s time to get serious about protecting our schools, our basic healthcare services, and the public support so essential to assuring a civil society in California. Attention Californians: We need to pass Proposition 30.
[CA-Prop 37] GMO OMG WTF are we eating?!?! (Yes on CA Prop 37) by citisven - A diary full of information regarding California's Proposition 37, which would mandate labeling of GM foods.
[MD-Question 6] Marriage Equality and the Menace of PGPB by psychbob - About Maryland's Question 6, which would affirm marriage equality in the Old Line State.
[MN-Marriage Amend.] Best ad of the Minnesota Marriage Amendment fight by Intheknow - An ad in opposition to this amendment, which would ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
Various:
[Var-Polling] Daily Kos Elections Polling Wrap: Obama with strong day in the swing states to close out the week by Steve Singiser - Friday-lite is somewhat of a thing of the past, as we get 43 polls to close out the week, and clear conclusions remain elusive, though the clear message from Friday's data is that you'd much rather be the president than his opponent.
General:
Colorado early Voting- A Statistical Comparison to 2008 by Brahman Colorado - Diarist offers early voting totals from 2008 and compares with the first weeks totals from this year.
Early Voting Locations in Northern California by densityland - Link to a list of early voting locations in Northern California inside.
GOTV Blogathon: Make It Count by TammyDuckworth - Action is needed in the last push to get out the vote before the election.
GOTV recipes- Ohio style by histopresto - If you can't walk neighborhoods or phone bank, cooking up goodies to feed the volunteers who can is an important job. Diarist offers ideas.
GOP 2012 and "The Handmaid's Tale" by Denni - This election, at least on the side of the republicans, has become "The Handmaid's Tale" campaign. While Atwood's novel has been viewed as a cautionary tale, a warning about how easy it can become to create dystopian societies which strip women of their rights and dignity, the GOP seemingly views it as a playbook for future - more uptopian, by their standards, than dystopian.
I Drove To Ohio Today by glutz78 - Diarist has an Ohio GOTV Post.
I think I swayed an undecided voter tonight by randomfacts - Diarist has a post up about phone banking & his chat with an undecided voter.
I Voted Early, You Should Too by commonmass - It's a lot of fun to vote on election day, but let's face it: things can come up.
Nevada Early Voting Update, 10/26/12 by FightingRegistrar - Diarist offers the stats for early voting in Nevada.
Please Tell Everyone About the Voter Protection Hotline by SalCanz - The Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights provides accurate, nonpartisan information on voting through the Election Protection Hotline. Commenters add other resources to protect voting rights.
Thoughts on the Latino vote by teacherken - Thoughts on what the increase in Latino registrations could mean to the election.
Voted early today in Greensboro, NC by stingray1965 - Diarist reports on early voting this morning in Greensboro, NC where AA and Hispanic turnout was high.
Voting on Other People's 14th Amendment Rights by Dave in Northridge - The history of the majority of voters moving to take away the rights of minorities has a long history in this country. Diarist reviews that history in an elegantly written diary and suggests that, as progressives, we do our part to "flip the script" on those who would vote to discriminate.
Wall Street Accountability and the Election by Michael Lux - Diarist dreams the Wall Street big money boys having to face a reckoning with senators Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown, Tammy Baldwin, Heidi Heitkamp and Chris Murphy. ActBlue link to help make the diarist's dream come true inside.
Winning Big November 6th: an optimistic approach by mole333 - Diarist has a round up on candidates s/he thinks has a shot Nov 6th.
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