The following diaries are examples of this week's Election Diary Rescue. This post features a collection of 39 diaries.
(HI-Sen) The Fix: Hanabusa fundraising in "Loser" column by Karen from Maui - Chris Cilliza's The Fix has written off Colleen Hanabusa (D) in the "Loser" category after Senator Brian Schatz (D) raised twice as much as Hanabusa during the cycle. Diarist contends that the only heat in this primary race is Hanabusa arguing with herself, trying self-contradictory strategies to gain traction and failing miserably.
(MS-04) Meet Trish Causey -Democratic Challenger to Rep. Steven Palazzo- Feb 12 at Ocean Springs, MS by pipsorcle - Meetup and work session for Trish Causey, Wednesday Feb. 12 at the Ocean Springs Library Meeting Room from 6:30-8:30. Causey is running in a very red district against two-term Rep. Steven Palazzo (R).
(MtView CA-City Council) Diary of a Candidate for City Council by BayAreaKen - With campaign infrastructure now in place, San Fransisco Kossack talks about his qualifications and plans for the city. In the diarist's words: I am presently, in addition to a myriad of other things I do around town, a Commissioner for the City’s Human Relation Commission. I was advised to email every commissioner and committee member and ask for their endorsement. I did. I received 9 endorsements right out of the gate. That’s astounding because the election is so far away. I arrived home last night after a series of meetings at 9:30 to receive an email from the District Attorney of Santa Clara County (Jeff Rosen) who said “I endorse you and hope you win.” That was quite a statement and a wonderful thing to say.
Biggest Democratic PAC Sitting Out the Mid Terms When it Should Be All Hands On Deck in 2014 by Puddytat - Oh, my. Looks like we'll have our work cut out for us this year, since Priorities USA Action has decided its priorities are not in line with ours. Watch where you put your money, Kossacks.
This is the 5th weekly edition of Election Diary Rescue. It covers rescued down-ticket election diaries published from Sunday, 1/26/14 through Saturday, 2/1/14. We hope you enjoy the following gems dug up by our dedicated team of miners.
Diaries: (39)
Senate: (12) posts (11) states
House: (14) posts (8) states (9) districts
State and more: (11)
General: (2)
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Senate - 12
(AK-Sen) AK-Sen: PPP Has Mark Begich (D) Leading All GOP Opponents by poopdogcomedy. Senator Begich (D-AK) can be exasperating on a lot of issues, but he still could be the difference between a Senate Environment & Public Works Committee chaired by Barbara Boxer rather than James Inhofe. (And so on.) So it's good news that at this point in the cycle, he's leading all potential Republican challengers in polling.
(AR-Sen) AR-Sen: AR Dems Highlight Tom Cotton's (R) Support For Cutting Social Security by poopdogcomedy - The Arkansas Democratic Party is hitting Tea Party Congressman Tim Cotton (R. AR) who is running for U.S. Senate, on his record on voting to cut Social Security. Link to help Senator Mark Pryer (D. AR) retain the seat at the end of the diary.
(CO-Sen) CO-Sen: Quinnipac Has Mark Udall (D) Holding Slight Leads Over GOP Opponents by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has poll numbers for the Colorado Senate Race with Mark Udall (D) & Ken Buck (R), Randy Baumgardner (R), & Owen Hill (R).
(GA-Sen) GA-Sen: Paul Broun (R) Wants To Impeach Obama by poopdogcomedy - Rep. Paul Broun (R), along with two other candidates in the Georgia Republican senatorial primary have come out in support of impeaching President Obama. There's a link in the diary to the Michelle Nunn (D) for U.S. Senate campaign where you can donate and get involved with the campaign.
(GA-Sen) GA-Sen: David Perdue (R) Depicts His Fellow GOP Nominees As Crying Babies In New Ad by poopdogcomedy - Controversial Republican media consultant Fred Davis has produced a new spot for Georgia senate candidate David Perdue that portrays his opponents as babies. Kossacks might recall Davis as the brains behind Christine O'Donnell's "Not-a-Witch" spot.
(HI-Sen) The Fix: Hanabusa fundraising in "Loser" column by Karen from Maui - Chris Cilliza's The Fix has written off Colleen Hanabusa (D) in the "Loser" category after Senator Brian Schatz (D) raised twice as much as Hanabusa during the cycle. Diarist contends that the only heat in this primary race is Hanabusa arguing with herself, trying self-contradictory strategies to gain traction and failing miserably.
(KY-Sen) Alison Grimes Leads McConnell 46-42 in New Poll by Dartagan - Diarist has poll numbers for the Kentucky Senate race between incumbent Mitch McConnell (R) & Allison Grimes (D).
(MA-Sen) MA-Sen: Ed Markey (D) Introduces Bill To Restore Net Neutrality by poopdogcomedy - Senator Edward J. Markey (D) filed a bill Monday to restore so-called "net neutrality" to the Internet. Link to help Senator Markey in his re-election bid inside the diary.
(ME-Sen) US Senate Democratic Candidate Shenna Bellows Scores Huge National Progressive Group Endorsement by maineprogressiveswarehouse - One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. Which could perhaps be said about challenging Republican Susan Collins for the US Senate from Maine. Democratic candidate Shenna Bellows is ready for the challenge. She has just won the endorsement of Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) after the surprising and encouraging disclosure that she outraised Collins in 2013 Q4.
(NC-Sen) NC-Sen: Kay Hagan (D) Bashes Her GOP Opponent's Support For The "Personhood" Amendment by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on The North Carolina Senate Campaign with incumbent Kay Hagan (D) & Thom Tillis (R) & Mark Harris (R).
(PA-Sen) PA-Sen: Joe Sestak (D) Blasts Pat Toomey (R) For Voting Against Extending UI Benefits by poopdogcomedy - Toomey is making it too easy for Sestak (D), as even Republicans are complaining about Teabagger Toomey's blatant obstructionism.
(SD-Sen) SD-Sen: Rick Weiland (D) Vows To Fight For The Medicare Choice Act In The U.S. Senate by poopdogcomedy - Rick Weiland, former aide to Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, is running for Senate with Medicare-for-All as one of the planks in his platform. Weiland is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tim Johnson.
House - 14
(CA-03) Attending my very first town hall meeting! by EducatetheMasses - Diarist attended a town hall meeting with John Garamendi (D), and reports on what the congressman's strengths and weaknesses may be. Garamendi's challengers on the Republican side are State Assemblyman Dan Logue and Colusa County Supervisor Kim Vann.
(IL-15) IL-15: Phone Banks for Democratic Candidate Eric Thorsland -Challenger to Rep. Shimkus- Feb 9 by pipsorcle - A look at what Eric Thorsland (D) brings to the table in his challenge to John Shimkus (R) in the 15th, and announcement of a volunteer opportunity for those who would like to help make it happen.
(IL-17) IL-17: Bustos joins the Blue Dogs. Bad move? by onanyes - The decision by Rep. Cheri Bustos (D) to join the Blue Dog caucus leaves some observers puzzled.
(MN-06) MN-06: Democratic Candidate Jim Read -Running to Replace Rep. Bachmann- House Party Event Feb 9th by pipsorcle - Announcement of a house party for Jim Read (D) toward his quest to win the Dem primary to replace Bachmann.
(MS-04) MS-04: Meet Trish Causey -Democratic Challenger to Rep. Steven Palazzo- Feb 12 at Ocean Springs, MS by pipsorcle - Meetup and work session for Trish Causey, Wednesday Feb. 12 at the Ocean Springs Library Meeting Room from 6:30-8:30. Causey is running in a very red district against two-term Rep. Steven Palazzo (R).
(NC-03) Fracking In North Carolina - NC-03 Dem Candidate Marshall Adame, Says NO! by sparks1957 - Marshall Adame, NC-03 Democratic Candidate says NO to Fracking in North Carolina and NO to dumping the recovered water here.
(NJ-House) Cory, Please Help Us (NJ House 2014 Preview) by Trosk - In addition to 12 House races this year, newly-elected Senator Cory Booker is up for a full 6-year term. As the most popular Democrat in the state, diarist looks at House seats Booker could help Democrats win.
(PA-03) Dan La Vallee for Congress PA 3rd District by this is only a test – The diarist embeds a video of Congressional candidate Dan LaVallee (D) introducing himself and telling the viewer why he should be elected in this northwest Pennsylvania district currently represented byTea Party favorite Mike Kelly (R).
(PA-13) PA-13: Vote Today To Help Daylin Leach (D) Secure MoveOn.org's Endorsement by poopdogcomedy - The diarist is mustering support for a progressive candidate, Daylin Leach, to get moveon.org's endorsement in a Democratic primary. The seat is vacant due to Allyson Schwartz's run for PA-Gov.
(PA-13) PA-13: Weekend Of Action For Daylin Leach (D) Tomorrow! by poopdogcomedy - Diarist announces a big weekend event for Daylin Leach (D), hooking up with PCCC on the Hubdialer. Links for Leach's ActBlue page.
(PA-13) PA-13: MoveOn.org Officially Endorses Daylin Leach's (D) Campaign by poopdogcomedy - Diarist has info on Pennsylvania’s 13th District..
(TN-07) TN-07: Credo Amouzouvik -Democratic Challenger to Rep. Marsha Blackburn- Holding Event Feb 7 in TN by pipsorcle - Diarist has info on the Tennessee District 7 race between incumbent Marsha Blackburn & Credo Amouzouvik (D).
(House-Var) The House's fundraising slackers and the challengers who love them by Darth Jeff - a look at the challengers who managed to outraise the incumbents they're attempting to unseat.
(House-Var) Initial US House Race Ratings by Stephen Wolf - This is a follow up to his excellent review of 2014 Senate races, with brief sketches of each race he classifies as "tossup" or "leans Republican." Mr. Wolf is one of the (many) reasons why Daily Kos is so terrific!
State, local and more - 11
(AR-Gov) AR Gov: Ross (D) Leads Hutchinson (R) by wdrath - Rasmussen's first poll of this year's Arkansas gubernatorial race has Democrat Mike Ross leading Republican Asa Hutchinson 44-41. What are the chances a Dem could pick up Hutchinson's House seat while he's busy with Ross?
(FL-Gov) Attention All Floridians by thinkingblue - Diarist brings up one of the many reasons it's important to vote Republican Gov. Rick Scott out of office - medical marijuana.
(FL-Gov) New Poll Gives Charlie Crist Seven Point Lead Over Rick Scott by saintpetersblog - A poll by the University of Florida shows incumbent Gov. Rick Scott (R) trailing in matchups with two potential challengers. Former Governor (and former Republican) Charlie Crist leads Scott 47-40. Former Sen. Ben Nelson, who has not declared his candidacy, also leads in the poll 46-42.
(FL-Gov) This southern candidate embraces both the stimulus and Obamacare by Egberto Willies - Charlie Crist (D) has come out swinging against Rick Scott (R) on the need for Floridians to have access to health care, and Floridians just may reward him with the governorship. With mention of Clay Aiken's support for ACA in North Carolina as well.
(Oakland, CA-Mayor) Oakland Mayoral Race: Joe Tuman Raises $155,000 for Campaign So Far - All donations within Oakland by pipsorcle - In the better Democrat category - Judging by the latest fundraising numbers for Mayoral Candidate Joe Tuman (D), Quan (D) better start re-considering her decision to run for re-election considering the entire city of Oakland almost universally hates her. Link to Joe Tuman's campaign site included in the diary.
(MtView CA-City Council) Diary of a Candidate for City Council by BayAreaKen - With campaign infrastructure now in place, Fellow Kossack talks about his qualifications and plans for the city. In the diarist's words: I am presently, in addition to a myriad of other things I do around town, a Commissioner for the City’s Human Relation Commission. I was advised to email every commissioner and committee member and ask for their endorsement. I did. I received 9 endorsements right out of the gate. That’s astounding because the election is so far away. I arrived home last night after a series of meetings at 9:30 to receive an email from the District Attorney of Santa Clara County (Jeff Rosen) who said “I endorse you and hope you win.” That was quite a statement and a wonderful thing to say.
(PA-Gov) PA-Gov: PA Dems Release New Video Highlighting Tom Corbett's (R) Budget Insanity by poopdogcomedy - A new video from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party slams Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's budget for the 2014-15 fiscal cycle.
(TX-House 133) Progressive Platform, v0.1 by LauraNicol - Now THIS is what we’re about! Laura Nicol wasn’t content to complain - she actually has FILED to run against her republican state (who ran unopposed in 2012). GOOD for HER! She is asking our help in developing a Progressive Agenda - Let’s give her some GOS love! This is her introduction to us and asking for our suggestions for a Progressive Policy Statement! GO LAURA!
(WI-Gov) Scott Walker Going to Texas to Fundraise at Bizarre Mansion of Billionaire by Puddytat - Scott Walker (R) is headed to the Texas mansion of Harlan Crow for a fundraiser…Crow's mansion is known for its backyard garden full of statues and relics of dictators, assassins and despots. - Really!
(WI-Gov) WI-Gov: Mary Burke (D) Puts The Pressure On Scott Walker (R) To Raise The Minimum Wage by poopdogcomedy - Democratic challenger Mary Burke is using a campaign to raise the state's minimum wage to $10.10 to contrast her policies with those of incumbent Gov. Scott Walker (R-ALEC).
(Gov-General) Initial Governor Race Ratings 02/2014 by Stephen Wolf - Diarist rates gubernatorial races in 36 states as safe, likely, lean and tossup. Nice graphics and charts to get a handle on the overview.
General - 2
National Congressional Committee sets up 18 fake web sites to defraud Dem donors by Lefty Coaster - If they can't disenfranchise us entirely, they figure they'll just take our donation money under false pretenses. This ought to be illegal...
Biggest Democratic PAC Sitting Out the Mid Terms When it Should Be All Hands On Deck in 2014 by Puddytat - Oh, my. Looks like we'll have our work cut out for us this year, since Priorities USA Action has decided its priorities are not in line with ours. Watch where you put your money, Kossacks.