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A wee taste o'this week's grog be below. This post features a collection of 56 diaries.
(NH-Sen) Mayday PAC in New Hampshire: lessons learned (NH-Sen). UPDATED by DocDawg - Mayday PAC, Lawrence Lessig's "ironic" crusade t' drive fundamental campaign booty reform by fightin' fire (SuperPACs) with fire (his own anti-PAC), faced its first major armada - and humiliatin' defeat - in t' New Hampshire Republican primary for US Senate.
(KS-01) Traditional Republicans for Common Sense Endorse Sherow (D-KS) over Tim Huelskamp by tmservo433 - Yar mateys, half a fortnight ago, the buccaneers of the Traditional Republicans for Common Sense risked walkin’ the plank or worse, by throwin’ their lot behind Jim Sherow, the Democratic candidate for Kansas’ first district, rather than the scurvy bilgrat Republican Tim Huelskamp.
(MI-Gov) MI-GOV SCANDAL: Snyder admin quietly canceled $98K fine for for-profit prison food vendor Aramark by Eclectablog - For-treasure brig food vendow Aramark has experienced repeated food shortages, employees bringin' drugs and contraband t' prisoners, employees havin' sex with prisoners, and most recently, maggots in multiple food preparation areas. T' state began crackin' down last March and were fined, not keel-hauled. Cap'n Snyder thinks that's "too harsh."
Dems start fast out of the box: Ahoy! NC mail-in voting starts by ean4ever - The NC State Board of Elections has voter files that can be data mined. Usually mail-in voting in NC heavily benefits the GOP, but this year there has been a massive shift towards the Democrats, with a HUGE jump in Black turnout.
This is the 36th weekly edition of Election Diary Rescue. It covers rescued down-ticket election diaries published from Sunday, September 7 through Saturday, September 13. We hope you enjoy the following gems dug up by our dedicated team of miners.
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Diaries: (56)
Senate: (15) posts, (9) states
House: (4) posts, (4) states, (4) districts
State and more: (22)
General: (15)
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Senate - 15
(CO-Sen) CO-Sen: Sen. Chris Murphy (D. CT) Rips Cory Gardner (R) For Attending Event With Sandy Hook Truther by poopdogcomedy - The crew from TPM passes th' word, Republican Senate bosun's hopeful Cory Gardner was piped aboard a treasure-raising grog-fest captained by Sandy Hook 'truther', drawing the eyes of the admiralty.
(GA-Sen/Gov) GA-Sen/Gov: Landmark Polling Has Nunn (D) Leading Perdue (R) 46-43, Carter (D) Leads Deal (R) 47-44 by poopdogcomedy - Purser offers th' skinny on this week's muster [polls] fer Georgia.
(KS-Sen) Kansas Supreme Court to determine whether Chad Taylor stays on the ballot by Jen Hayden - Democrat Chad Taylor withdrew his candidacy for t' Kansas Senate race, leavin' Greg Orman (KS-01) and Pat Roberts o' Virginia t' face each other. Kansas SoS Kris Kobach intervened and ordered him t' stay on t' ballot. Dems appealed t' t' Kansas Supreme Court, which has agreed t' hear t' case.
(KS-Sen) KA-Sen: Roberts (R. VA) Running Scared, Labels Orman (I) As "Closet Democrat" In New Ad by poopdogcomedy - After mostly ignorin' his independent opponent, Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) gave a preview o' his future attacks on Greg Orman in a new online video.
(KS-Sen) Sen. Pat Roberts of Virginia on his re-election campaign: 'We're getting ready for the general' by Jed Lewison - Diarist has info on t' Kansas Senate Race between Incumbent Pat Roberts & Greg Orman (I).
(ME-Sen) ME-Sen: well-positioned engine by emorej a Hong Kong - Kossack favorite Shenna Bellows be positionin' herself for t' final stretch for t' contest against Republican Susan Collins.
(MI-Sen) Terri Lynn Land, the incredible disappearing Senate candidate by Joan McCarter - Republican Terri Lynn Land has been MIA from t' campaign trail recently. Let's see if Democrat Gary Peters can translate that into votes come November.
(MI-Sen) New ad ties Terri Lynn Land to Koch money and Koch pollution by Laura Clawson. T' Kochs are, arguably, keepin' a candidate in t' runnin' who otherwise would be Kraken-bait.
(NC-Sen) NC Senate: Hagan Surges Ahead in New Poll! by joelgp - Scribee has some poll numbers on t' North Carolina Senate race between incumbent Kay Hagan (D) & Thom Tillis (R).
(NH-Sen) Mayday PAC in New Hampshire: lessons learned (NH-Sen). UPDATED by DocDawg - Mayday PAC, Lawrence Lessig's "ironic" crusade t' drive fundamental campaign booty reform by fightin' fire (SuperPACs) with fire (his own anti-PAC), faced its first major armada - and humiliatin' defeat - in t' New Hampshire Republican primary for US Senate.
(OR-Sen) Does Monica Wehby really support abortion rights and marriage equality? Judge for yourself by Jon Perr - The royal physician Monica Wehby has decried the scallywags who claimed she was concealin’ her true beliefs on the issue of gay marriage. She even called Parlay with Ben West, Plantiff for the barrister’s case which struck down the odious law in Oregon. Her support for Chief Magistrates Alito, Scalia and Alito suggests treachery most foul.
(SD-Sen) SD-Sen: Chinese Script's last act? by emorej a Hong Kong - When a well-connected South Dakota state employee traveled t' China, he appears t' have brought aft not just doubloons but certain business practices worthy o' Chinese Opera. His name? Former governor Mike Rounds (R), candidate for Senate from SD.
(SD-Sen) SD-Sen: 2 years & ugly wrinkles added to Rounds (R) scandal by emorej a Hong Kong - South Dakota Dems go after former Gov. Mike Rounds, t' Republican candidate for Senate, on conflict o' interest charges. Rounds approved a contract that gave millions in fees t' a private company run by t' same state official that awarded t' contract while governor. T' company was created just five days before t' contract was signed.
(SD-Sen) SD-Sen: Rounds' missing BFF's known craziness before no-bid privatization of immigration profits by emorej a Hong Kong - Th' scriber covers t' South Dakota Senate race between Mike Rounds (R) and Rick Weiland (D).
(Sen-Gen) Nov. 4 Could Get Very Complicated by wdrath - Writer suspects that we will not know which party controls t' good ship Senate on election night due t' some very close races.
House - 4
(AZ-01) An Unskewed Poll in AZ CD1 by Hi Jolly - Republican candidate Andy Tobin releases a poll showin' him up eight percent over incumbent Democrat (and White Mountain Apache) Ann Kirkpatrick. One problem: t' district's population be 25 percent Native American, but t' survey sample was only six percent.
(FL-10) FL-10 The Devil who's Dan Webster by textus - Democrat Mike McKenna be campaignin' door t' door in this court-declared unconstitutional congressional district. He needs some real Support from t' loyal crew.
(KS-01) Traditional Republicans for Common Sense Endorse Sherow (D-KS) over Tim Huelskamp by tmservo433 - Yar mateys, half a fortnight ago, the buccaneers of the Traditional Republicans for Common Sense risked walkin’ the plank or worse, by throwin’ their lot behind Jim Sherow, the Democratic candidate for Kansas’ first district, rather than the scurvy bilgrat Republican Tim Huelskamp.
(NC-09) Robert Pittenger (R-NC) is not only a bigot but politically clueless as well by silver spring - T' incumbent Congressman be flagless and off course with his constituents (on gay issues).
State, local and more - 22
(CA-Gov) CA-Gov: all-star farm team for US Supreme Court by emorej a Hong Kong - Cap'n Jerry Brown's recent appointees t' t' California Supreme Court be startin' t' look like a cutthroat crew o' US Supreme Court appointees-in-waitin'.
(FL-Gov) The only part of Florida's environment Rick Scott hasn't tried to destroy is the sun by VL Baker - T' Tampa Bay Times be standin' up, in an editorial, t' t' newly minted green image Rick Scott (R) be tryin' t' portray. Link t' help Charlie Crist (D) jettison this scallawag included in t' diary.
(GA-Gen) GA Republican wants 'informed voters' not more 'African-American shoppers' in election by Frank Vyan Walton - Despicable arse only wants certain voters. All ya GA residents make sure you are registered to vote.
(GA-Gen) Georgia: Finding 50 voters per precinct among midterm drop-off voters by distraught - Fine descendents Nunn (D) and Carter (D) can win the prizes this year if we can just get our shipmates off the grog, registered and voting.
(MI-Gov) MI-GOV SCANDAL: Snyder admin quietly canceled $98K fine for for-profit prison food vendor Aramark by Eclectablog - For-treasure brig food vendow Aramark has experienced repeated food shortages, employees bringin' drugs and contraband t' prisoners, employees havin' sex with prisoners, and most recently, maggots in multiple food preparation areas. T' state began crackin' down last March and were fined, not keel-hauled. Cap'n Snyder thinks that's "too harsh."
(MN-SOS) MN-SOS: Pay attention to secretary of state by ericf - Scribee looks at t' importance o' payin' attention t' electin' Democratic candidates t' Secretary o' State offices throughout the realm, with special attention to the race between former State Rep. Dan Severson (R) and State Rep. Steve Simon (D-FL).
(NC-Gen) NC vote by mail shows 20% swing to Dems after first week compared with 2010 totals by dean4ever - 8 days into t' North Carolina 60-day vote by mail absentee request period, 9668 total requests have been received by t' counties. Blackbeard's reckonin' o' the numbers here.
(NC-Gen) North Carolina voter ID law has Quick Appeal hearing Date Sept. 25 by windsong01 - Time ta get some people walkin the plank if things don’t end up right.
(NJ-Gov) Debbie Wasserman Schultz slams culture of intimidation, bullying, and incompetence of Christie admin by HoundDog - Tis a year since Admiral Christie was revealed to have obstructed one of his fleet’s ships in retribution of its captain’s insolence and the Lady Debbie Wasserman Schultz has launched an attack on the admiral for his malfeasance.
(NY-Gov) The World in a Room by Stephen Love - Scuttlebutt about politics and heart, why Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu need New Yorker's support.
(NY-Gov) Why I am Voting for Zephyr Teachout by teachesl - Crusty Democratic activist tells t' tale o' how Cap'n Andrew Cuomo has failed t' deliver good sailing t' New Yorkers. Instead, he has practiced scurvy piracy. Time t' kick him out and elect Zephyr Teachout!
(NY-Gov) Teachout's Vote With Maps by unapologeticliberal777 - Zephyr Teachout (D) failed t' take t' ship, but fought cutlass and blade against Davy Jones' throw-back Cuomo.
(NY-Gov) NYC: Where Teachout won and where she lost by brooklynbadboy - More scuttlebutt and true marks on the righteous Teachout (D) and her primary against incumbent Cuomo (D).
(NY-Gov) Teachout-Wu Campaign was Recorded on Video for a Documentary by jbob - NY Times bill o' lading tells a filmmaker has captured video o' th' mutiny attempt and plans to fish up a documentary about the underdog campaign.
(NY-Gov) Tim Wu Endorses Cuomo-Hochul by wdrath - In an interview on cable show Capital Tonight, Tim Wu stated that he supports t' entire Democratic fleet.
(NY-SD49) NY-SD-49 - Madelyn Thorne Sails to Victory in Democratic Primary by Upstate Blue - Progressive Privateer Madelyn Thorne (D - Schenectady) bested former Ballston Town Supervisor Patti Southworth (D) by an almost 2 t' 1 margin, carryin' all five counties within t' sprawlin' Upstate district which stretches from t' eastern Mohawk Valley into t' heart o' t' Adirondack Park. T' 49th State Senate District be currently represented by Hugh Farley (R - Niskayuna).
(OR-Gen) Oregon Political Geography: Putting some things together by James Allen - T' scribe puts together a detailed look at Oregon's demographics and other data t' help t' reader understand t' changes goin' on in t' state. With colorful treasure maps.
(PA-Gov) PA Gov. Corbett Losing to Dem Challenger by 24 Points by ericlewis0 - Poll numbers for the Pennsylvania Governors race between incumbent Tom Corbett (R) and Tom Wolf (D).
(TX-Gov) We need Wendy Davis by Vet63 - ‘eart wrenchin words for why we need the good lady Davis (D) and not the villainous Abbott (R).
(WA-StSen35) Just Got A Push Poll Call by Purple Priestess - The lady scrimshaws the lies and distortions in a call she received from a crew-countin' outfit asking questions about the race in the 35th district of the Washington State Senate.
(WI-Gov) Status of the Wisconsin Election - Walker V Burke by thoolie - Using recent polling data and historical information, the scribee gives some gentlemanly accounts o' the prospects of the would-be cap'ns in the Wisconsin governor's mansion.
General - 15
Dems start fast out of the box: Ahoy! NC mail-in voting starts by ean4ever - The NC State Board of Elections has voter files that can be data mined. Usually mail-in voting in NC heavily benefits the GOP, but this year there has been a massive shift towards the Democrats, with a HUGE jump in Black turnout.
Latino Leaders: Obama Betrayed Us With Immigration Flip-Flop by Ole Texan - T' scriber quotes Latino leaders who believe that Admiral Obama's decision not t' order full sails on immigration until after the November elections thinkin' it would cost the Democrats the Senate may backfire.
Rothenberg & Cook predict Dem doom. Evidence-based research, not so much. by Phoenix Woman - T' usual blowholes be talkin’ out their arses.
Campaign Ads Featuring Veterans by jimstaro - The scallywags use our good people for their own treasure chests instead of honoring their promises to them.
2014 IS 2016 by Mind Your Manners - A missive urging us to make our marks for Democrats in November.
Nate Silver says GOP takes Senate on Skimpy data; Princeton Election Consortium Disagrees by Egeberto Williams - Who will take th' flag in the contest between election predictors. Nate Silver or Sam Wang?
Mayday PAC moves the needle (week of 9/11): Doom & Gloom Edition by DocDawg - Alas, Lawrence Lessig's Mayday PAC is bilge-busted an' takin' on water. Here's the scuttlebutt.
Help - need a 2014 "orange to blue" list! by 4fx - Scribee asks fer help deciding where t' put booty where it'll do the most good...
Breaking News: Appeals Court Reinstates Wisconsin Voter ID Law for Nov 4 Election (Update 2) by Puddytat - Wisconsin Republican bilge rats will be overjoyed that th' appeals court is going to let them suppress the midterm vote in their port o' call. The constitutional question is still to be decided.
Another Republican candidate implodes by telling the truth about his beliefs (update x4, better vid) by 3rdOption - Squawk-words o' a County Commissioner. Blackheart Republican opens month & sticks his boot in it.
Arizona's GOP Vice-Chair: I'd Sterilize Poor Women On Medicaid; Test For Drugs, Alcohol by librarisingnsf - A gander at just one of the ways the Arizona Repubublican Party distinguishes itself as the meanest, pettiest iteration of political bilge snipe in America...
$400M Money-Speech sponsored by Koch by jamess - The Players in the Koch-backed $400 million political treasure network right here, with nifty charts, maps and links.
The Democrat's Losing Midterm Strategy by The Gay Blade - Scribee opines about the anemic messaging coming from the Democratic camp heading into t' cannon-shot zone in November.
Embrace the Suck: Midterm Edition by BetteNoir - Following the Romney/Ryan fiasco in 2012 the RNC decided the GOP needed to face th' code an' change th' watch. They did not (except to double down in some cases), and continue to live in rum-soaked denial and self-imposed ignorance.
Federal judge keeps state government out of deciding political truth by nicoleweddington - Admiralty judge issued an important First Amendment decision that prevents state governments from regulating campaign ads on the basis of 'truthfulness'.