At 35 days out I wrote, “Get off Facebook and go do something that will actually help get you elected.” It’s now two days out: Stop moaning about your signs getting torn down and go do something that will actually help get you elected. That is all.
The irony of a political gathering during COVID
For several office seekers and voters in East County, last Thursday night’s Politics in Paradise may have been the first and ultimately even the only in-person candidate event they’ll attend this election season. Over 20 candidates and several more attendees were able to enjoy the election year soirée (well, ok, not quite that elegant) at Rancho San Diego’s Water Conservation …
Trump not taking Hydroxychloroquine?
Following President Donald Trump’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, it’s being reported he is being treated with Remdesivir and an antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron. Dr. Sean Conley, Trump’s physician, said that in addition to the antibodies, “the president has been taking zinc, Vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin and a daily aspirin.” Not Hydroxychloroquine. Despite early claims that Hydroxychloroquine would somehow be the …
Campaign 101: Thirty-five days out
Get off Facebook and go do something that will actually help get you elected. That is all. # # # See the prior Campaign 101.
Campaign 101: Forty-five days out
So you’re a candidate running for local office. You have no campaign website. You don’t even have a campaign Facebook page. Okay fine, your personal Facebook page mentions your election efforts, but you list no contact information, nor do you check your messages sent through it. A search of your name and the office you seek comes up with nothing …
Beware the Facebook fight against you!
It was comical yesterday, watching those on both sides of the political spectrum alleging Facebook was actively taking down their posts for “violating community standards.” Many Facebook users were at least implying the warning messages they received as proof of Facebook’s bias against their particular philosophy. Indeed, it does appear thousands of posts were incorrectly tagged by Facebook as inappropriate. …
If Sara Jacobs isn’t promoting Chris Stoddard, what’s this?
At least this has the disclaimer on it. In case you missed the flap of the last few days in the 53rd Congressional District, the Georgette Gomez campaign filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against her Democrat opponent, Sara Jacobs, alleging that Jacobs or her supporters are promoting the campaign of another rival, Republican Chris Stoddard, without the proper disclosure …
The 2,000-year-old blog
As is my custom for nearly 15 years… And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto …
Voice Politics Report: What Davis Hath Wrought
Andrew Keatts and Scott Lewis at Voice of SD do superb work assessing the potential candidate field in the wake of Congresswoman Susan Davis’ announcement that she’s done. Everyone from power names like Toni Atkins and Lorena Gonzalez (both say no) to ambitious lesser knowns such as Colin Parent and Akilah Weber, both Dem councilmembers from La Mesa. It’s worth …
Reactions to DeMaio jumping in Congressional race
The Republican field may be growing in the 50th Congressional District, but Carl DeMaio’s announcement yesterday that he would enter the Duncan Hunter fray resulted in somewhat of a larger splash, especially after he teased the decision a few days in advance on social media and his radio show. Here’s some of the local reaction… John Dadian, Political Analyst: “Carl …
Breaking: Former Escondido Mayor Sam Abed files to run for Congress in Hunter seat
Sam Abed, the former Mayor of Escondido, yesterday filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run for the 50th Congressional District, currently held by Duncan Hunter. SD Rostra reached out to Abed for a statement. He responded later in the day (this post was updated). “I am busy talking with grass-roots, civic and community leaders and my supporters, …
Rostra April Fools’ post labeled “Pants on Fire!” by POLITIFACT
Consider a few of us very proud today. The following ran on POLITIFACT. Seriously. At least they take a humorous approach to humor. Thanks to Elisa Brent for the heads up! No, the Mueller report wasn’t leaked By Ciara O’Rourke on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at 10:42 a.m. The Mueller report wasn’t leaked on April Fools’ Day. If often feels like April …
Opening Day 2019: An Ode to Baseball
For many years Rich Galen has produced his twice-per-week bullet-style column, Mullings, his take on the politics of the day. Today he … well … knocks it out of the park, so to speak, with an ode to Baseball Opening Day. Opening Day 2019 by Rich Galen Thursday March 28, 2019 NOTE: Let’s take a day off from kvetching and …
Breaking: Kalasho resigns from El Cajon City Council
Ben Kalasho, the highly controversial El Cajon City Councilmember, resigned his seat tonight in a letter to City Manager Graham Mitchell. The resignation is said to be “effective immediately.” Elected to a four-year city council term in 2016, Kalasho was forced to face off against another incumbent, Gary Kendrick, last year after the city transitioned to district elections. Kendrick won …
The 2,000-year-old blog
As is my custom for more than a decade… And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, …
The final day — Thank you for taking the opportunity
Although I remember every one of my own elections, the one that stands out the most is the first – 28 years ago today (!) Working to get out the vote right until the end, while not being able to get out of my mind the possibility the die had already been cast. At 8:01 p.m. the early results coming …
Vacation thoughts on Cox and Allen
Some thoughts while spending a few days away… Neither Travis Allen nor John Cox can beat Gavin Newsom in the general election, nor can either beat any Dem for that matter. Only Cox has a chance to make it past the primary. It now increasingly looks like he’ll be number two next Tuesday. Having him on the ballot in November, …
Surprised that DeMaio didn’t run? Just follow the moves.
When Carl DeMaio pulled papers for the 50th Congressional District on Monday of last week, while also paying the $1,740 non-refundable filing fee, many thought that was a final decision. He was indeed running against Duncan Hunter. When he then announced last Friday he wasn’t running, it surprised the same “many.” Why the heck would he cough up over 1,700 …
The 2,000-year-old blog
As is my custom for more than a decade now, on this eve… And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city …
A tale of two sentiments about two Chargers’ cities
There’s nothing that better exemplifies the Chargers’ fall from grace — and respect — in San Diego than two comments, made about six years apart by John Lynch, once a huge advocate for the team. In November 2011 to Voice of SD, just after it was announced Doug Manchester and Lynch were partnering to purchase and operate The San Diego Union-Tribune: …
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