The downward spiral for President Obama has reached San Diego, according to a new poll issued by “Survey USA” and the fine folks at KGTV Channel 10. How new is it? The interviews were done Monday, March 22nd ! 500 randomly-selected County adults were sampled.. Just 16 months ago, Barack Obama won San Diego county by a stunning double-digit margin: …
More Weekend News and Opinion Links to Inform and Entertain
Here are some added info sources for SD Rostra fans. Batting lead-off is Matt Potter, the best investigaive reporter in San Diego… and the best this town has seen since the immortal Harold Keen in the 1960s and 1970s on Channel 8 and San Diego magazine. SAN DIEGO READER – Matt Potter http://www.sandiegoreader.com/staff/matt-potter/stories/ NATIONAL REVIEW http://www.nationalreview.com/ CHANNEL 10 NEWS http://www.10news.com/news/index.html …
Here are Your Starting Line-ups for San Diego County Offices
In the handy chart attached to this post, you will see the candidates who filed paperwork to run for the key SD County offices: County Supervisor, Sheriff, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Assessor/Recorder. The DA is unopposed for a new term. The deadline to file was today at 5:00 pm, and your “SD Rostra” was there for the ceremonial Locking of the …
Two more Democrats seek County Supervisor, 4th Dist.— Stephen Whitburn and Margaret Moody vs. Ron Roberts — Supervisor Roberts has Big Head Start
Two new potential candidates took out preliminary papers this afternoon (Thursday) to run against County Supervisor Ron Roberts, a Republican. They are (1) Stephen Whitburn, who lost a runoff to Todd Gloria in 2008 for City Council district 3 and (2) Margaret Moody, a longtime leader in local feminist causes. They join City Schools trustee Shelia Jackson, also a Democrat …
What is Your Favorite Political Sign or Slogan of 2009 – 2010?
Most people think it is easy to write a memorable campaign slogan or billboard message. Until they try it themselves ! My favorite Sign of the last year is shown in the photo at Left. The woman author created a slogan that is funny, pointed and original. In fifteen words she distilled the righteous indignation felt by millions about the …
Ernie Dronenburg raises Table Stakes in County Assessor race— Letter reveals his Cash-on-Hand now Tops $141,000
In Poker parlance, County Assessor candidate Ernie Dronenburg has raised the ‘Table Stakes’ in the June 8th election contest for the job of San Diego Assessor/ Recorder/ County Clerk. Dronenburg sent written notice to rival candidates, as required by a provision of County election rules, that he loaned another $30,000 to his campaign, bringing his cash-on-hand to over $141,000. He …
Poll Numbers hit New Low for President Obama — Health Care Issue driving his position ever Lower —- Rasmussen Reports
Today’s new national poll by Rasmussen Reports shows Mr. Obama has ‘strong approval’ from 22% of voters, while 43% express ‘strong disapproval’. Main Cause for this trend is no secret: Health Care is giving the Obama administration a major Ulcer ! Just examine the chart. That Big Drop in summer 2009 was the Town Hall fiasco. The 2nd Drop (December …
The Sublime Humility of George Washington. We Still Stand on the Shoulders of this Human Giant.
Remember the name——- George Washington. He led an unprofessional, undisciplined Army against the greatest military and economic force on Earth: the British Empire. He was among the richest Men in America. He could have stayed home in the comfort and security of his Mansion, or Toured the world in style. Instead, he spent 6 years touring Forests and Swamps while …
Silver Star winner Nick Popaditch files papers, and pledges to “Take the Hill” vs. Bob Filner in 51st Congressional District
After surviving the 1st Battle of Fallujah (2004), and Desert Storm (1991), retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch is stepping forward once again to volunteer. Last week Nick pulled initial papers to seek the GOP nomination against incumbent Congressman Bob Filner (D) in CD 51. The district is centered on the South Bay, Chula Vista, Bonita, National City, Otay Mesa, …
No Free Ride for Martin Block—- Two Republicans file for the 78th Assembly Seat held from 2002 to 2008 by Shirley Horton
Freshman Democrat Assemblyman Martin Block will face a challenge this year as Rick L. Powell and Emma Turner filed preliminary papers this week to seek the GOP nomination in the 78th Assembly distriict. Shirley Horton won the seat for the GOP in 2002 and held it 6 years until term-limited. Block got the 78th in the Obama wave of 2008, …
County Supervisors Bill Horn and Ron Roberts have Huge leads over their opponents in new Campaign Finance reports
The predicted major challenges to County Supervisors Ron Roberts and Bill Horn are not apparent in the 1st round of campaign finance reports, SD Rostra can report tonight. Ron Roberts (District 4) has a 6-1 edge in the vital Cash-on-Hand category ($101,087 to $17,643) compared to Assemblywoman Lori Saldana. Bill Horn (District 5) is even further ahead of Vista Councilman …
The Union Tribune Today discovers a “New” candidate for San Diego County Assessor —— But SD Rostra first reported Ernie Dronenburg’s candidacy on Dec. 11, 2009!
The SD Union-Tribune ran this breathless headline in today’s edition: ———— COUNTY ASSESSOR RACE GETS NEW PLAYER —————- The lead sentence gushed, “A new candidate has joined the race for county clerk-recorder-assessor in a big way.” Their “new” candidate is, “Fallbrook tax consultant Ernest Dronenburg”. “Rostra” readers will remember Ernie’s candidacy was first reported right here…. LAST YEAR (!) on December …
Ethics Commission sets February 25th “Showdown” date with Marti Emerald ——- Table stakes —— $5,000 a Count !
> San Diego city council member Marti Emerald has been “invited” to the Feb. 25th meeting of the San Diego City Ethics Commission. The invite is from Alison Adema, the still-new General Counsel for that body, and it alleges Emerald’s campaign committee violated the San Diego Municipal Code’s elections statute. The proposed punishment goes as high as $5,000 a count, …
Update on race for County Assessor – Recorder – Clerk — Republicans Ernie Dronenburg and Jeff Olson take the early fundraising lead
SD Rostra has learned that Jeff Olson and Ernie Dronenburg, the two declared Republican candidates for SD County Assessor / Recorder/ Clerk filed their campaign finance reports early this week, well before the February 1st deadline. Jeff Olson reports $14,315 raised, with $9,411 cash-on-hand. Olson, who serves as “division chief of Assessment services” in the ARC office, loaned his campaign …
Martin Garrick may be Next Republican Leader in California State Assembly
North County’s Martin Garrick is in line to succeed Sam Blakeslee as floor leader of the State Assembly’s 29 Republicans. (Hat Tip to Jon Fleischman who broke the story tonight). Garrick, of Solana Beach, won the 74th Assembly district in 2006, and is eligible for a third 2-year term. He faces Democrat council- woman Crystal Crawford of Del Mar this …
The remarkable Brittany Catton , Part Two. By Popular Demand of our Readers
Rarely has an “SD Rostra” article elicited so much comment as our recent account of new state legislative candidate Brittany Catton. [76th State Assembly district]. Most reactions were favorable, with some readers pledging to change their parties and relocate their homes in order to offer Ms. Catton their fullest support. There was some criticism, however, wihich included audible gnashing of …
Crystal Crawford (D) will challenge Assemblyman Martin Garrick (R) in North County’s 74th District
This week Del Mar Deputy Mayor Crystal Crawford filed the papers to officially start her race against GOP solon Martin Garrick in the 74th district. The Crawford bid was long rumored, but only took concrete form when the Del Mar councilwoman took out ‘Petitions in Lieu of Filing Fee’ from the Registrar of Voters office on Tuesday. —————————– PROFILE OF …
Dan McAllister will seek new Term as San Diego County Treasurer; Good News for Local Taxpayers
A key player in County government’s financial success, Dan McAllister, will seek a new term as San Diego County Treasurer. McAllister’s cam- paign filed the required paper work today (Wednesday). Dan McAllister toppled an incumbent during county elections in 2002. His lengthy role as a San Diego GOP leader dates to the 1980s. So far, he has no announced opponent …
Interesting Choice for Democrats in 76th Assembly; newcomer Brittany Catton files papers, poses strong Primary challenge to ex-San Diego Councilwoman Toni Atkins
Everything looks different today in the Open Seat 76th Assembly district. A new face, Brittany Catton, filed papers in the past 24 hours setting a classic choice for Democratic primary election voters……………………. Here’s the field apparently shaping up: — Brittany Catton, age 28, the director of development and public relations at San Diego Armed Services YMCA. She is a first-time …
What California Can Learn from the Booming state of Texas. We can Reclaim California’s Historic Dreams —– IF we Try
Here is a 2nd guest column from Judge Larry Stirling (ret). He reflects on the changes he has witnessed to Califronia’s many Dreams. ——————————- My parents moved to California at the end of World War II. The air was completely clear and smelled of orange blossoms except during the few cold days each year when it was necessary to “smudge” …
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