The netroots / blogosphere has picked its favorites, be they Rick Noriega or Darcy Burner or Scott Kleeb.  (All three of whom are great candidates.)

In this diary, I wanted to spread the love a bit to a few candidates that don't get mentioned much, or at all.  Please help me in this task.

Oftentimes moderate Democrats running in Republican districts, who don't and can't hew to the hard left like we might like, lose out in the online popularity contests.  But at the end of the day, their one vote will count for just as much, and will each be replacing the vote of a bad GOP legislator.

In this diary I detail 5 house candidates and 5 senate candidates that are worthy of your donations - even $5 - via ActBlue at this link.  Even better, sign up for a recurring contribution - it helps ensure the candidates a steady financial situation.

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I wrote the bulk of this diary a few days ago but since today is the MN blogosphere's day to beg for money for Steve I am reposting this.

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Now that I have been inspired by some epic snark, I am ready to get on with my penance of candidate diaries.  I turn away from the lesser 49 states and instead focus on the greatest state ever, MN. (note I am joking with this).

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