Successful San Diego-based pollster Raul Furlong tells us how automated phone polling works well for his clients. If you’ve heard the voice of radio/TV legend Clark Anthony asking your views on politics, it was likely Raul’s firm Datamar calling you. [Last month John Neinstedt of San Diego’s Competitive Edge firm made the case for ‘live’ surveys (a real-time interviewer asking questions]. …
Bond, James Bond (the Encinitas one) endorses Steve Danon for District 3 County Supervisor
The June 2012 prinary election is still 17 months away, but the District 3 race for County Supervisor continues to make news! Last week incumbent Pam Slater-Price filed preliminary papers to seek a 6th term. This week, rival Steve Danon is endorsed by new Encinitas Mayor (but longtime councilman) James Bond. In a press release today, Bond explained, ” It is …
“Roads, Response Times, and Recreation” — Carl DeMaio’s Reform Plan cheered by SD Republican Party last night at Town and Country Hotel
Councilman Carl DeMaio spelled out his ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ for City government last night in Mission Valley, and the GOP County Committee responded with applause and cheers at their monthly meeting. Introduced by Chairman Tony Krvaric as “the man who makes Reform seem exciting and achievable,” DeMaio delivered with a summary of his 90-page plan to stabilize City finances and resume real …
Brilliant Surgeon caring for Rep. Giffords was Trained at San Diego’s beloved Balboa Naval Hospital
The courageous surgeon who defied the odds and kept Rep. Gabreille Giffords alive, received key advanced medical training here at San Diego’s much-beloved Balboa Naval Hospital during his lengthy US military experience. Having treated hundreds of gunshot wounds in Iraq and Afghanistan earlier in this decade, Dr. Peter Rhee and his team were undaunted by the brain injury Rep. Giffords suffered. They had her …
Link to “Arizona Star” newspaper….. UPDATE: Surgeon confirms Giffords alive & responding to Doctors!
Here are links to the hometown newspaper of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, victim of a cowardly attack today in Tucson. They have reporters swarming over the story in their own backyard UPDATE (2:20 pm)….A surgeon treating Rep. Giffords confirms she is alive and responding to her doctors. Hospital spokesman says they are “optimistic” for her survival. Additional prayers for Rep. …
Breaking 2012 news — Supervisor Pam Slater-Price files papers to seek 6th term on County Board
County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price filed papers in the last 48 hours to start a re-election bid for the 2012 election cycle. She has served the County’s 3rd District since being elected in 1992 (from the Encinitas city Council). Already in the field for District 3 in 2012 is Steve Danon, chief aide to Congressman Brian Bilbray, and like Slater, a fellow Republican. The 3rd district includes …
Lori Saldana hints Toni Atkins faces Demo senate primary challenge from her, when Chris Kehoe terms Out in 2012
A SD Rostra source in attendance at the La Mesa Democratic Club last night says former Assemblywoman Lori Saldana announced her interest in the 39th state senate seat to be vacated by Christine Kehoe in 2012. That puts her on Collision Course with Assemblywoman Toni Atkins, who’s also expected to seek that senate nomination. It is a scenario reminiscent of last year’s …
All-Republican Slate takes County Offices at Swearing-In Ceremony Tuesday in Downtown San Diego
Six Republicans took their elected oaths of office this morning at the historic County Administration Center, opposite the Star of India and San Diego waterfront. With the victory of Ernie Dronenburg as Assessor – Recorder, all County offices are now held by Republicans, including Sheriff, DA, Treasurer, and all 5 county supervisors. Depicted in the adjoining photos are North County’s Supervisor …
Councilman Steve Gronke files papers to run again for Bill Horn’s seat in 2014
Vista City Councilman Steve Gronke today filed papers to run again for the North County Supervisor seat now held by Bill Horn. Last November 2nd, Bill Horn defeated Gronke for the job by a 10,107-vote margin (53% to 47%). Gronke’s filing included a Form 501 ‘Candidate Intention’ form, and a Form 460, “redesignating Committee to campaign for same office.” These forms …
Top 2010 Democratic Mailers — Juan Vargas for Senate, SD Schools Prop. J — and Dems’ 4th Supervisor slate card
Let’s tip the Rostra hat today to the other Team in town, and 3 of the better Democratic mailers seen in this cycle… (1) Juan Vargas for State Senate. A brilliant and persuasive “defense” piece from the candidate’s wife, Adrienne, replying to negative mail from primary foe Mary Salas. (2) A San Diego Democratic Party slate card introducing the 4 …
Monday Radio News — LaDona Harvey new KOGO show 12 to 3 pm — Dr. Laura Schlessinger on to XM/Sirius, 11 am to 2 pm.
Big changes on the San Diego AM radio dial this Monday. Live-and-local La Dona Harvey takes over Laura Schlessinger’s KOGO am-600 slot, Monday/Friday from noon to 3 p.m. Our own Gayle Falkenthal believes Harvey to be a friend of the individual liberty viewpoint. Dr. Laura, meanwhile, goes over to XM/Sirius satellite radio (11 am – 2 pm), leaving would-be political censors no leverage with …
The Battle in District 4 — Tom Shepard and Aimee Remanick’s great Strategy and Mail for Ron Roberts… Among the BEST work of 2010
How does a Republican county supervisor win a 57% re-election landslide in a district that went 68% for Barack Obama just 2 years ago? That’s not a typo, President Obama got 68% in District 4. You are seeing one major reason for Roberts’ win here, the well-crafted and targeted mail campaign designed by Tom Shepard and his colleague Aimee Remanick. They did not …
Nice Guys CAN finish First — Dronenburg takes command this week as new SD County Assessor / Recorder / Clerk
Hall of Famer Leo Durocher made Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations with the classic line, “Nice Guys Finish Last.” The great manager of the Cubs, Dodgers and Giants was talking about baseball, but it is an attitude often found in politics as well. This week one of the Nicest Guys in San Diego election history, Ernie Dronenburg, takes office early as Assessor/Recorder/Clerk. …
The use of Humor brought Laughs AND Votes in 2010 … Here are the Best San Diego County examples
Humor is a welcome change-of-pace at Election Time. Here are the best two San Diego examples your correspondent saw in 2010. (Readers may submit their faves). The Lorie Zapf camp targeted pensions, showing foe Howard Wayne reading a news story about his vote for a State pension bill (SB 400) in 1999. A 2008 Union-Tribune article on that vote was also quoted. Meanwhile, 1960s pop culture visited …
Part II – Year’s BEST Stories on SD Rostra (January to March 2010). The making of an Award-winning news Blog through Hard Work
The Political Kettle was boiling in January, Feb. and March 2010…and SD Rostra was right there, adding spice, taking notes and reporting the results to you. Our “Cooks” who served you in those months included: Richard Rider, Marie Waldron, Bob Siegel, “Sunshine”, Lani Lutar, Steve Baldwin, Gayle Falkenthal, Carl DeMaio, Barry Jantz and Jim Sills. Here are the best Dishes from our …
The Year’s BEST posts on SD Rostra — A Series on the site named “Best Topic Based Blog” by the San Diego Press Club
Time to look back at SD Rostra’s first year and salute those who won for us the SD Press Club award for “Best Topic-based Blog” in San Diego! This post looks at Rostra’s best from October to December 2009. More, from 2010, follow this week. Please read them over and let us know which are your favorite articles. Excelling in Oct. …
Santa Claus’ Special Gift List for some of the ‘SD Rostra’ Regulars
Please add your “gifts” to Santa’s List for fellow Rostrafarians: ________________________________________________________ For Gayle Falkenthal … more shelf space to store the trophies and plaques she copped from the SD Press Club and other societies. Barry Jantz …a peaceful year at Grossmont Healthcare District. Marie Waldron… an abacus, to discreetly count how often she is once again the Majority Maker on the Escondido …
It’s Official — Crystal Crawford (D) files papers to seek the 74th Assembly District seat in 2012
Former Del Mar Mayor Crystal Crawford quietly filed paperwork in the last 48 hours to seek the “open” 74th State Assembly seat in 2012…when the GOP’s Martin Garrick will be term-limited. Rostra’s ‘North Pole’ last week reported rumbles Crawford might try the race, but filing of a Candidate Intention Statement (Form 501) by Crawford on Tuesday makes it official. SD …
“Inland Empire” added to Rick Amato’s radio Audience starting January 11
San Diego-based radio host Rick Amato will soon be heard on San Bernardino and Riverside counties’ most prestigious radio station [KTIE am-590] starting Jan. 11th at 8 p.m…. Rick will continue to air on KCBQ’s am-1170, with a switch to a 7:00 p.m.starting time begin- ning January 3rd. KTIE is the “Lakers basketball” station for the Inland Empire, and their …
Ron Roberts Voters came from All corners — Republican Supervisor swept Minority Neighborhoods — 66% in George Stevens’ old council district!
It’s no surprise Ron Roberts won Linda Vista, where he grew up (61%) , nor Mission Hills, his home the past 3 decades (59%). But when his very best neighborhoods were All in the late, great George Stevens’ city council district 4… Well, now That is a real surprise! Impressively, Ron Roberts won West Encanto (predominantly African-American) with 65%, Paradise …
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