From SD CityBeat… Labor Council used non-existent law to pressure KUSI Spokesperson still says someone should investigate CPR campaign’s involvement in TV special By Dave Maass On Wednesday, lawyers for San Diego County’s top labor organization sent a letter to KUSI, demanding that the local TV station attach a political disclosure to its televised news special on a pension-reform ballot …
Friends of NRA Dinner – October 8, 2011 — Win a Gun!
Friends of NRA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 4:30 PM LOCATION Scottish Rite Masonic Ctr 1895 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 CONTACT Ronnie Smith Phone:(619) 562-3629 Email: ronnie.smith@tektronix.com WIN A GUN! The Friends of the NRA Dinner is October 8, 2011, 4:30PM at the Scottish Rite in Mission Valley! This event raises money for local shooting clinics and events …
Politifest – Saturday at Liberty Station
In case you’ve somehow missed this is happening Saturday. From Voice of San Diego… Sept. 17th. Ingram Plaza in Liberty Station. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A festival celebrating the ideas that shape San Diego’s future, including a Lincoln/Douglas-style mayoral debate, beer garden and old-fashioned family fun. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debated at county fairs and festivals. Outdoors and …
Mayoral Polling from Brown & Bailey: DeMaio, Filner in lead
EXCLUSIVE to SD ROSTRA Released by: Richard Bailey Contact: Richard Bailey – 619.335.7315, Richard@brownandbailey.com Election: 2012 Primary San Diego Mayor Date: Sept 7th – Sept 10th 2011* Sample Size: 945 likely voters** – 201 Cell phone users, 744 Landline users Error: +/- 3.2% There was no sponsor for the poll. Results of 2012 Primary for San Diego Mayor Poll (readers …
Senator Joel Anderson and Assemblyman Brian Jones Endorse Brian Maienschein for Assembly
From the Maienschein campaign… Dear Fellow Republican: If you agree that we need more Republicans in Sacramento who will fight to eliminate the regulations and tax policies that are driving businesses and jobs out of California, please join us in endorsing Brian Maienschein for State Assembly in the 77th District. As a City Councilman, Brian Maienschein worked closely with the …
Video: Sanders and Faulconer Stand with Dumanis on Pension Reform
YouTube video… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfQTsJ5fpHw&feature=player_detailpage
The Filner-Fletcher Letter
Bob Filner for Mayor 2012 1850 5th Avenue Suite 6 San Diego, CA 92101 Fletcher for Mayor 2012 4079 Governor Drive #329 San Diego, CA 92122 August 18, 2011 Carl DeMaio for San Diego Mayor 2012 PO Box 27227 San Diego, CA 92198 Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor 2012 110 West C Street Suite 1300 San Diego, CA 92101 Councilman Carl …
SD Rostra on Facebook
Reposted from 7/11/11… We have a fledgling Facebook page…some would say finally. Barry Jantz offered to set it up, but claims he doesn’t have time to run it, having a real job and all, so asked if some of our bloggers would assist in administering the content. Let us know. Check it out here, then click “Like,” so we know …
Brief News Roundup
Misc News Stories Re: Issues we have been following… U-T: Fletcher backs city 401(k) ballot proposal Voice: Filner Shifts Cash to Mayoral Campaign U-T: Public must act to block Otay giveaway
Fletcher: $300,000 — Reactions
From San Diego mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher… A little over a month ago, I launched my campaign to be the next Mayor of San Diego. Surrounded by hundreds of friends and supporters, I pledged to bring a new approach and new generation of leadership to San Diego. The energy of the announcement continued throughout the first month of the campaign. …
10News Self-Proclaimed Scientific Poll Results in Mayor’s Race
Channel 10 proclaims its poll as science, without noting the methodology, and turns to a “political scientist” as an expert. It’s all very scientific. Yet, the results are still interesting… Councilman Carl DeMaio 22% District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis 15% Rep. Bob Filner 14% State Senator Christine Kehoe 12% State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher 7% Here ya go… http://www.10news.com/news/28176616/detail.html
Cap Weekly: Leadership fight in Senate GOP caucus
Huff and Anderson in a contest for Senate Republican Leader. From Capitol Weekly… http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?xid=zssas9vz7kp5ss The state’s uncertain budget future grew even murkier Thursday amid reports of a leadership battle in the Senate Republican Caucus. Numerous Capitol sources confirmed a fight was underway to replace Sen. Bob Dutton, R-Rancho Cucamonga, who told his fellow Senate Republicans he intends to run for …
Martin Garrick Statement on Chiang Decision
From Garrick’s office… Assemblyman Martin Garrick Supports Controller’s Decision to Withhold Pay Sacramento, CA – Assemblyman Martin Garrick (R-Carlsbad), announced today that he supported Controller John Chiang’s decision to withhold legislator pay and per diem following the passage of a state budget last week. Controller Chiang’s decision is based on Proposition 25, passed by voters in November 2010, which requires …
Cap Alert Reports Garrick arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
From Capitol Alert… Ex Assembly GOP leader Martin Garrick arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Garrick is termed out in 2012, with long term plans to run for Mark Wyland’s term-limited Senate seat, somewhat dependent on redistricting maps being finalized.
Joel Anderson endorses Nathan Fletcher for Mayor
Why I support Nathan Fletcher for Mayor by Senator Joel Anderson Today, I am pleased to announce that my choice for San Diego’s next mayor is Nathan Fletcher. I hope you will join me in strongly supporting him. Throughout my time in the State Assembly, Nathan proved himself to be a principled leader. Time and time again, he stood side-by-side …
Ninth Circuit Affirms Party Contributions to Candidates in “Thalheimer v. City of San Diego”
PRESS RELEASE Thursday, June 9, 2011 Ninth Circuit: Parties May Contribute To Candidates; No Limit for IE Contributions The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a ruling vindicating the political speech and association rights of corporations and political parties. The ruling affirmed a lower court’s decision to enjoin certain San Diego campaign finance laws. This decision upheld the right …
Nehring: Filner can’t win House against Vargas, so runs for Mayor
Press Release from Ron Nehring.. REPUBLICANS DISMISS FILNER MAYORAL CANDIDACY AS DESPERATE RETIREMENT PLAN Controversial congressman’s announcement follows release of new district maps showing Filner could not be re-elected in 2012 SAN DIEGO — Citing Bob Filner’s decision to run for mayor coming on the heels of new Congressional district maps released this week, San Diego Republicans dismissed the controversial …
DeMaio and Fletcher are In
Today… SDUT: Fletcher to run for San Diego mayor SDUT: DeMaio kicks off campaign for San Diego mayor Prior stories… Rostra: Heidi Klum’s Take on the San Diego Mayor’s Race Rostra: Deep Thoughts….By People Who May Be Your Mayor Someday SDUT: Kehoe explores run for San Diego mayor Voice: Kehoe Explores Mayoral Candidacy Voice: Kehoe — Let’s Talk Pensions Later …
Diane Bell’s U-T Shout Out Re: Rider Becomes a GOPer
From today’s Diane Bell column in the U-T… Changing times: After 35 years as an outspoken Libertarian leader here, Richard Rider has switched parties. Rider ceremoniously registered as a Republican in front of 600 local GOP dinner attendees after impersonators of Barack Obama and Bill Clinton stunned the partisan crowd with the news that someone would be shifting parties. “I’ll be a …
Color Thor Surprised: Marquez is Registered in San Diego
We received a tweet from TwoCathedrals a bit ago saying, “So, when will we see the promised post about the City Attorney & Registrar of Voters refuting SDGOP residency accusation?” This was in response to a Twitter exchange about a week ago, which culminated in Rostra (Thor & Co.) noting, “…if Marquez has proof or a statement, we will post.” …
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