Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 32 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole oceanfront! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

A celebratory entry this time, as we take a big look at a little, but beautifully blue state—Rhode Island!

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 31 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole peach tree. Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

This time, we head to the heart of Dixie for a look at GEORGIA!

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 30 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole Mile High Club! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Today, we celebrate reaching the 3/5 milestone by highlighting the Democratic Convention host state—COLORADO!

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 29 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole badlands range! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

A relatively brief entry this time, as we look at SOUTH DAKOTA.

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 28 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole Beautiful Morning! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Today, we go mining for hidden treasures in the challenging soil of Oklahoma. Follow me below the fold.

Books I read this month. Includes a bio of Chesty Puller, His Dark Materials, The Mote in God's Eye, a Spenser book, and several classic novels from way back when...

Crossposted to plf515's Friday book post, Bookflurries, and eenrblog, among other cozy book forums.

What's next to YOUR bed, bathtub or armchair lately?

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 27 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole Springsteen tour. Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

This time, we look at the Garden State (in need of a new gardener). New Jersey, COME ON DOWN!

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 26 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole sixpack! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Today, put on your cheesehead hat, open a can of Milwaukee’s Best and prepare to visit some very friendly territory for Democrats.  Wisconsin, THIS IS YOUR 50-State Diary!!!

From the Great State of OREGON (home of the Other Portland):

Is this Bill in Portland Maine that I see before me, the handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee...

But wait! NO! It’s not Bill in Portland! It’s Naismith's Very Special 50-State Diary, #25 in a series between now and the election, celebrating the halfway point and drawing attention to itself by looking at the GREAT STATE OF MAINE! State, Federal, Innies, Outies and the whole dang clambake!

Focus on Maine starts in There’s Moreville...[Swoosh!!] RIGHTNOW! [Gong!!]

Today, me and my sister in law went off to do make our contribution to social justice, and attempt to spread some fits and giggles while we were at it, at the local DPBC (Democratic Party of Barrayar County, that is) annual chili cookoff.  

It was sort of a contest among state legislature House districts in the area. But I wasn't exactly in it to win it. For one thing, a self-respecting Dendarii looks for fortune and glory by conquering the Universe, not by entering local chili cookoffs.  

This diary is just a fun bit about how we had fun at one of the most local of local activities. It ain't no Netroots Nation Convention, but it's what we did today.

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is Number 24 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures—the whole baked potato bar! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Every state means looking at the red as well as the blue, and the small as well as the large.  We’ve already suffered through Utah and Wyoming; today, let’s complete the red rockies trifecta and look at Friggin’ IDAHO!

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 23 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole ear of corn. Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

This time, we look at NEBRASKA!

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 22 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole Colonel’s Big Bucket! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Today, put on your favorite bluegrass album, pull up a chair on the back porch, pour yourself a mint julep and prepare to discuss KENTUCKY!

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 21 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole enchilada! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Today, we will explore a wonderful, wonderful state with perhaps the best election prospects of them all—NEW MEXICO!!  

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 20 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole Independence Hall.  Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

This time, we look at PENNSYLVANIA.

Just stuff I've read lately, with quotes and commentary.  Likely to be reposted on Bookflurries, plf515's diary, and other bookish koszy korners like that.

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is Number 19 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures—the whole Grand Teton range! Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Every state means looking at the red as well as the blue, and the small as well as the large.  Dick "You know my name" Cheney’s home state of Wyoming has long been a nasty thorn in the side of the Democratic Party and the 50-state strategy.  Let’s see how we’re doing, and look for a few chinks in their armor.  The pundits say Wyoming will be irrevocably Republican forever.  The pundits are not always right.

Every State. Every race. Right here.

This is number 18 in a planned series of 50 entries between now and November, looking at each of the 50 states in terms of every race on that state's ticket--Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, House, State legislatures--the whole Brunswick Stew.  Special attention paid to identifying and promoting the most important contests per state.

Virginia is arguably the best Democratic success story in the South since the years started beginning with a 2.  We won two elections for Governor; elected Jim Webb to the US Senate (Virginia’s first Democratic Senator since Chuck Robb); and reclaimed the State Senate for Team Democrat in spite of a Republican gerrymander.  And let’s hear it for Old Dominion!!!