On a different topic: update us all on races in PA, CT, and a few

[Skidmore]

of these other states. For example, how's Very Little Ricky doin'? Is Joe still at the back of the parade by himself? What's happenin' in MT?

Let's not forget we have battles on other fronts to fight.

[OneBlueSky]

1. NY 19th . . . John Hall gaining momentum . . .

Hall's fundraising outpaces Aydelott's as primary nears

http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060910/NEWS02/609100347/1026/NEWS10

The final pre-primary fundraising drive among the Democrats looking to unseat Rep. Sue Kelly, R-Katonah, shows early big-money frontrunner Judy Aydelott losing steam and Dutchess County musician John Hall building momentum.

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Hall spent less because he has a large volunteer campaign team composed of community groups, union members and environmentalists, said his campaign manager, Amy Little.

Friends in the music and entertainment industry helped Hall, a co-founder of the band Orleans who lives in Dover Plains, take in much of his money by performing at fundraisers. The list includes Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Pete Seeger, Dar Williams and Steven Van Zandt.

"Our dollars stretched way farther because people are really committed to John," Little said. "Consultants, paid staff, slick mailings are nothing compared to having community support and energizing a base that will take John all the way to Washington."

- more . . .

http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060910/NEWS02/609100347/1026/NEWS10

[xmas74]

2. In MO we have a big senate race.

Talent vs McCaskill. Last I heard it was still pretty close but more people are considering Claire.

Even a few of my coworkers, staunch Republicans, have said that they are considering voting for Claire. They've said that they weren't too happy w/ Talent.