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Samples of Today's 43 Diary Collection:
[CT-Sen] CT-sen Linda McMahon Accidentally Misses NAACP Event by thankgodforairamerica - Linda McMahon (R) and the Democratic candidate Chris Murphy (D) were scheduled to speak during a political forum for the NAACP. A spokesman for the McMahon campaign says she "accidentally" skipped the event. Aw.
[CA-49] * CA-49: Letters to the Editor - ALL Support Jerry Tetalman Over Darrell Issa * by pipsorcle - Diarist posts a number of letters to the editor published in newspapers all around California's 49th Congressional District and San Diego County condemning incumbent Rep. Darrell Issa. His challenger is Jerry Tetalman (D).
[MI-Prop 3] Cut the crud. We know renewable energy works for Michigan. by Muskegon Critic - Diarist points out that both of Michigan's major utilities each spent 11 million bucks to kill Prop 3, then urges voters to focus on what they know and just forget what those attack ads are saying.
Today's EDR covers rescued down-ticket election diaries published between noon on October 27th till noon on October 28th. This edition of Election Diary Rescue includes the following gems dug up by our miners.
Diaries: (43)
Senate: (10) posts, (8) states
House: (12) posts, (5) states, (8) districts
Ballot Initiatives: (2)
General: (19)
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.
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Senate
[CT-Sen] CT-sen Linda McMahon Accidentally Misses NAACP Event by thankgodforairamerica - Linda McMahon (R) and the Democratic candidate Chris Murphy (D) were scheduled to speak during a political forum for the NAACP. A spokesman for the McMahon campaign says she "accidentally" skipped the event. Aw.
[MA-Sen] Racist Newspaper Endorses Scott Brown by MethuenProgressive - A newspaper that calls President Obama a "man-child" on their editorial page is racist. The Eagle Tribune printed an unsigned editorial against Warren (D) and for Scott Brown (R).
[MA-Sen] Warren v Brown: different strategies by mattinjersey - It's been interesting to see the two different strategies for the Elizabeth Warren (D) and Scott Brown (R) campaigns. Recent polls have Warren up by 5-7 but still we must work very hard to win this.
[MN-Sen] Kurt Bills approves this message by aaronklemz - On Friday evening Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Kurt Bills (R) was on Twin Cities Public Television's Almanac to discuss - and defend - the one and only television ad that his campaign has run. That is his odious smear of Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) based on a couple of stories by Tucker Carlson's Daily Caller.
[MO-Sen] GOTV for Claire McCaskill: Observations from the front door by gloriasb - A volunteer for McCaskill (D) shares their thoughts. Todd Akin is the Republican in this race.
[NE-Sen] Bob Kerrey (NE) Has Been Added To My ActBlue Page To Win The Senate by Dave G - Diarist has added Dem Bob Kerrey to his Senate ActBlue page, and urges people to contribute.
[NE-Sen] Second Independent Poll Confirms- Nebraska Senate Race "A Dead Heat"! by teenvote - A poll from the Omaha World Herald shows former Sen. Bob Kerrey trailing Repubican Deb Fisher by a three point margin, Fisher 48, Kerrey 45. With a link to donate to the Kerrey campaign.
[OH-Sen] Senator Sherrod Brown draws crowd in Yorkville, Ohio by NanaoKnows - Karl Rove and his SuperPac have been going all out pouring millions of dollars into taking out Sherrod Brown (D), and replace him with a clueless Josh Mandel (R).
[TN-Sen] Question for Tennessee Voters by sfsteach - Diarist considers Mark Clayton (D) to be America's Worst Senate Candidate, while incumbent Bob Corker (R) seems at least semi-sane.
[VA-Sen] Washington Post has Kaine up 51-44 by teacherken - WaPo notes that Tim Kaine (D) is maintaining his lead while Obama's has shrunk, meaning he is now running ahead of the President in Virginia. Kaine enjoys a 12-point edge on George (Macaca) Allen (R).
House
[CA-01] Jim Reed CAN win CA-01 for US Congress by Shockwave - Diarist reports that there is chaos and conflict on the Republican side with many Republicans being disgusted with their candidate Doug LaMalfa. Jim Reed (D), an outstanding candidate, has stepped up to the plate, so we have a chance to take this House seat.
[CA-47] Bill Clinton and Alan Lowenthal know good economics by AlanLowenthal - Lowenthal's Deputy Communications Director claims that the former President’s endorsement is a signal that the candidate is on the right track, and this race has earned the national attention it deserves.
[CA-49] *Phone Bank Help Today - Kick Darrell Issa out - Vote Jerry Tetalman In * by pipsorcle - A plea for phone bank action to help Tetalman (D), running against the incumbent Issa (R).
[CA-49] BREAKING NEWS: Sandra Fluke and Issa challenger Jerry Tetalman at Planned Parenthood Rally! VIDEO by pipsorcle - Fluke endorses Tetalman (D), running against Darrell Issa (R).
[CA-49] * CA-49: Letters to the Editor - ALL Support Jerry Tetalman Over Darrell Issa * by pipsorcle - Diarist posts a number of letters to the editor published in newspapers all around California's 49th Congressional District and San Diego County condemning incumbent Rep. Darrell Issa. His challenger is Jerry Tetalman (D).
[CA-49] CA-49: Phone Bank Opportunity: Tp Defeat Rep. Darrell Issa for Re-Election! by pipsorcle - Diarist links to diaries and offers pictures and reasons to help get Jerry Tetalman elected to the seat now occupied by Darrell Issa (R).
[ID-10] Canyon County Democrat Travis Manning Endorsed by Idaho Press Tribune and Idaho Statesman by The Book Bear - Canyon County, Idaho has not sent a Democrat to the capitol since the early '80s. This year Dem Travis Manning is challenging Brandon Hixon (R).
[MD-01] Videos: MD-01 LaFerla v Harris 2 and 3 by dadadata - Andy Harris (R), one-term congressman elected in the teabag wave of 2010, has refused to debate any of the other candidates. The newspaper conducted interviews with Harris and Dem challenger John LaFerla and posted a series of videos that will inform citizens. Links included.
[MD-06] MD Congressman compares women to TV sets. Republican Congressman Roscoe Bartlett blames traffic congestion on women and pivots to an attack on their parenting skills - in one sentence. Bartlett's opponent is Democrat John K. Delaney.
[TN-04] Another Desjarlais Mistress Speaks by sewaneepat - The Chattanooga Times Free Press is reporting that a second woman who had an affair with Scott Desjarlais (R) has spoken up. She also said she a Desjarlais smoked marijuana together. His opponent is Democrat Eric Stewart.
[TN-04] TN-04: DesJarlais beds another female patient by brooklynbadboy - National jerk and living embodiment of despicable Tennessee Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R) is facing more testimony to his stunning hypocrisy. Eric Stewart (D) is his opponent.
[TX-01] TX-01 Why not vote for Shirley McKellar over Congressman Louis Gohmert? by pipsorcle - A plea for support for McKellar (D), running against Gohmert (R).
Ballot Initiatives:
[CA-Prop 35] Vote No On California Proposition 35: Human Trafficking by Inoljt - A run-down on the California propositions and links to why people should vote yea or nay on each.
[MI-Prop 3] Cut the crud. We know renewable energy works for Michigan. by Muskegon Critic - Diarist points out that both of Michigan's major utilities each spent 11 million bucks to kill Prop 3, then urges voters to focus on what they know and just forget what those attack ads are saying.
General:
3 hours and 65 knocks. by AstroCook - An afternoon spent going door to door in Colorado for GOTV efforts. The campaign provides a known supporters, so it was pretty easy.
Canvass update from Hamilton County, OH by CinncyDem - GOTV canvassing update from Cincinnati, and a plea for more volunteers in cities all over the nation.
Take back the house: Convincing voters to vote against their Republican Congressman who they like a diary to encourage everyone to translate their votes at the top of the ticket to congress and other down-ticket races.
CO Vote By Mail - Heads Up. Don't Lose Your Vote by chuco35 - Problems with some forms of identification may make voting by mail in Colorado not be as easy as it appears.
Dear Your Liberal Friend Who's Thinking of Voting for Anderson or Dr. Stein: by Leftcandid - Another generalized GOTV diary with good arguments to use against friends leaning 3rd party.
Early voting update from Fl. by Olympia - Diarist quotes article and comments in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune indicating high turnout on the first day of early voting.
Early Voting in Sarasota County by StrayCat - Diarist reports problems with early voting in Sarasota County, with the Supervisor of Elections ignoring FL state law, and making up her own rules for the administration of the election.
I Early Voted in Maryland; Lines Were Long But Fast by WheninRome - Diarist reports on early voting in Frederick County, Maryland.
I waited in line twice today in FL by SouthSideDem - Diarist gives a report on standing in line to vote twice Saturday in south Florida, and the mood of voters both times.
HEY NYC! Are you ready to work for Democracy? (UPDATED again) by mole333 - NYC based GOTV actions and road trips: Brooklyn, Queens, PA, VA, ME, OH, CT.
MASSIVE "Souls to the Polls" Drive Planned for Sunday in Florida by Scandalous One - Ministers in Florida are planning a massive GOTV effort on Oct. 28, the only Sunday Republicans left in the early voting calendar in that state.
My experiences at our local early voting library in Texas by smokey545 - Diarist gives us a look at Saturday early voting in Texas at the local library, with long lines but a beautiful day.
Nevada Early Voting Update, 10/28/12 by FightingRegistrar - The latest figures out of Nevada on early voting, numbers and ballots returned.
October Surprise: Sandy blows open Early Voting for Virginia by abb3w - Virginia Boards of Election are being advised to allow voters affected by Hurricane Sandy to vote absentee.
PA Dept. of State (GOP) Still Running "SHOW IT!" Ads Implying No ID, No Vote [w/ Video] by The Troubadour - The diarist has a video that states you need an ID to vote in Pennsylania, even though that law was put aside by a Judge a few weeks ago.
PA Mom: “I Don’t Have My ID” by joeotter - Diarist recounts experiences phone-banking for OFA, including young woman today who mistakenly thought she couldn't vote because she didn't have an ID.
There is a difference: MD & VA by furiouschads - Unlike Maryland and many other states, Virginia does not allow early voting.
VA/DC/MD help needed election day by JamieG from Md - If anyone in the DC metro area has some time to spare on election day, MDteacher is looking for help getting people to the polls.
Voted today in CA by leec21 - Report on voting early in California for thousands of new immigrants.
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