The second quarter 2008 campaign finance reports are due today (pdf) at the Missouri Ethics Commission. The transcription elves at our Show Me Progress corporate headquarters will be shifting their attention to sifting through the reports of the candidates for 163 House races, 17 Senate races, Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Attorney General.

As you might imagine, it’s the political research equivalent of trying to take a sip of water from a high pressure fire hose. We’re not going to get every drop all at once. Nor is this task going to be completed within the next twenty-four hours. Please, there are transcription elf labor laws and they could go on strike if we push them too hard.

So, if you’re an aspiring intrepid investigative blogger, especially when it comes to General Assembly races, knock yourself out. Don’t forget to take a look at the “Report Summary”, “Contributions And Loans Received”, “Expenditures And Contributions Made”, and “Supplemental Loan Information”. Our transcription discerning and astute campaign finance research elves will be making a valiant attempt to do so. If you’re inclined to give them a hand, by all means do so…