DeMaio Unveils Border Security Initiative

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Immigration, Ebola, and Terrorism Concerns Necessitate Action San Diego – Carl DeMaio today unveiled his five-point Border Security Initiative and called for immediate action by the Administration and Congress to secure the border. DeMaio blasted President Obama for failing to act to secure the border, and pointed out incumbent Congressman Scott Peters has served as a “rubber stamp” on Obama’s …

DeMaio Calls on Scott Peters to Return the $69,338.27 He Charged Taxpayers for His New BMW

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Peters charged San Diego taxpayers nearly $70,000 to drive to work San Diego – A newly-released public records document from the City of San Diego on September 4 shows Scott Peters, who is personally worth more than $100 million, charged over $69,338.27 to San Diego taxpayers for his personal “car allowance” used to pay for his new BMW. Carl DeMaio …

DeMaio Endorsed By Nation’s Largest Small Business Group

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“Carl DeMaio is the choice of small business.” San Diego – Flanked by a dozen San Diego small business owners, the largest small business group in the country, National Federation of Independent Business, announced today it has endorsed Carl DeMaio for Congress. DeMaio said the NFIB’s endorsement reflects his record of fighting “for the little guy” on important business and …

ICYMI – DeMaio protects individual freedom as special interests seek local bans

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ICMYI – KUSI and The Hill covered the release of my plan to save free-market innovators like Uber and Lyft. This is an issue of personal freedom — specifically the right of consumers to choose their ride rather than gave special interests and politicians choose it for them. Instead of siding with the cab companies’ monopolies, government should be encouraging, …

Who Gives a Librarian a Pension of $234,000 a Year? …Scott Peters Does.

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DeMaio Campaign Releases Second Ad on Peters’ Pension Scheme San Diego – A week after Scott Peters was caught for making false statements trying to deny his role in the city’s pension crisis, the DeMaio campaign released a second ad slamming Scott Peters opposition to pension reform and his role in helping create the crisis that nearly bankrupt San Diego. …

Peters Took His Politician Pension Early

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Peters Took His Politician Pension Early Former City Attorney Says “Scott Peters could have declined his pension.” San Diego – Even though Congressman Scott Peters is personally worth more than $100 million, records from the city pension system released today by the DeMaio campaign reveal that he opted to take his government pension early. On top of that, a former …

Peters Caught In Lie on Pension Crisis – Again

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Scott Peters Lies About Role in Pension Scheme – But Independent Auditors Catch Him Peters issues statement in 2014 that deceives voters the same way he was found “negligent” for illegally deceiving bondholders in 2004 San Diego – Scott Peters’ pattern of deception continued Monday with his campaign issuing a statement with the outrageous claim that Peters had nothing to …

New DeMaio Game Show Ad Hits Scott Peters for Spiking Pensions

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How Scott Peters Helped Create Government Millionaires With His Pension Spiking Scheme San Diego – The DeMaio for Congress campaign today released a new ad titled “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Government Edition” which spoofs the popular game show by highlighting how Congressman Scott Peters helped create millionaires out of government employees by voting to spike their pensions. Yes, …

Roll Call: Scott Peters 1 of 10 Most Vulnerable House Members

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DC press knows what San Diego voters know — Scott Peters makes the “Endangered” List. -Carl Roll Call’s latest edition of the “Top 10 Most Vulnerable House Members” shows several more incumbents in peril. Some of them face top-notch opponents, others are running in unfavorable districts; a couple members just don’t run good campaigns. (excerpted) Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. Peters …

DeMaio: It’s time to act to secure our border

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In fixing our immigration challenges, our number one priority must be to improve our border security — ensuring the United States remains secure from the threat of drugs, guns, and criminals coming through our borders. The federal government has failed in its basic obligation to secure our border. It’s time to demand accountability and results – no more excuses. A …

DeMaio blasts lack of transparency in Congress’ travel

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“Congress should be held accountable to the people they serve – not to special interests” San Diego– After the House of Representatives quietly ended the practice of requiring Members to disclose free travel that they receive from outside groups – often to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars or more per trip – Congressional candidate Carl DeMaio blasted …

DeMaio and Veterans Blast Rep. Scott Peters for Supporting Release of Terrorists

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Peters “Thanks” Obama Administration for Swapping 5 Terrorists and Votes to Transfer Detainees to Civilian Courts  San Diego – Within the span of just one week, Rep. Scott Peters voted to transfer dangerous detainees from Guantanamo Bay and issued a statement congratulating the Obama Administration for its illegal move to release five known terrorists for Sgt. Bowe Berghdal. “While we all share a …

Why Scott Peters Had a REALLY Bad Night

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Election Analysis: Rep. Scott Peters Had a Really Bad Primary Night Peters Posts Worst % Among CA Dems; LA Times Says “Most Likely to Flip” San Diego – The Los Angeles Times ran a story noting Rep. Scott Peters seat is seen as the “most likely to flip” in the 2014 election and the dismal showing by Peters in Tuesday’s …

Amid Troubling Revelations at VA Hospitals, DeMaio Receives Endorsements from Flag Officers and Veterans

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San Diego – Carl DeMaio today accepted the endorsement of prominent flag officers and veterans in his race for Congress – and released a plan to hold the Veterans Administration accountable for proper treatment of veterans and proposals to help returning service members transition to civilian work. “I find it completely unacceptable that our veterans are not getting the help …