ONE WEEK LEFT UNTIL THE MARQUEE REPUBLICAN EVENT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

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From the local GOP. The event is very close to selling out, so act now…. We are ONE WEEK OUT from the marquee Republican event in San Diego County prior to the June primary election. We have a fantastic program planned, featuring a special annual awards ceremony, hearing from our local Republican congressional delegation about taking back the House of Representatives, …

Wed Night: Encinitas Taxpayers Host SDCTA for Pension Report

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 21, 2010 CONTACT:  Joe Sheffo, Encinitas Taxpayers Association 760-908-8654 Lani Lutar, San Diego County Taxpayers Association 619-234-6423 ETA & SDCTA TO HOLD JOINT FORUM ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSIONS Event Will Be Held at Encinitas Library on Wednesday, April 28, at 6:00 PM ENCINITAS—The Encinitas Taxpayers Association will host the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) as …

SD CityBeat: “Local GOP giddy”

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San Diego CityBeat story on sample ballot “advertising”… Gloat of the sample-ballot stuffers Local GOP giddy over ad-friendly court ruling By John R. Lamb “The law requires a paper towel ad to be scrupulously honest, but allows political candidates to lie without reproach. What’s wrong with this picture?” —Jef I. Richards By the sound of her voice, San Diego County …

Rock On!… from Rick Amato

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From KCBQ’s Rick Amato… http://www.amatotalk.com/index.php?option=com_mojo&Itemid=119&p=175 April 19th, 2010 by Rick Amato FRIENDS, We have been inundated with email lately from friends and listeners all asking the same question: How does one achieve a ROCK ON shout-out from The Rick Amato Show either on-air or online at FB and Twitter? This is in response to the astute observation that we have …

SD 36 Watch: Hunter, Jarvis Taxpayers Endorse Anderson; Stone Asks for Debates

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Excerpts from the Anderson Campaign… Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Endorses Anderson for Senate Leading taxpayer advocate gave Anderson a perfect rating in 2009 due to his vote against Proposition 1A. SACRAMENTO – California ‘s leading taxpayer advocate, The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA), has endorsed Assemblyman Joel Anderson in his bid to become the next State Senator from the 36th …

Fletcher Endorses Anderson for Senate

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Excerpted from the Anderson campaign… Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher Endorses Joel Anderson for State Senate Fletcher represents roughly 30% of voters in key battle-ground area in Senate District SAN DIEGO – Adding to Assemblyman Joel Anderson’s surge in momentum since declaring his candidacy for the seat currently held by Senator Dennis Hollingsworth, San Diego Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher (R-San Diego) announced he was endorsing Anderson …

San Diego County Taxpayers Association Opposes Term Limits for County Supervisors

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From SDCTA…. Experience with term limits in Sacramento shows they aren’t a solution (San Diego) – The San Diego County Taxpayers Association’s Board of Directors voted to oppose Proposition B, a measure limiting members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to serving two terms in office. The measure will come before voters on the June 8, 2010 primary …

Frye: “I think that’s wonderful.”

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Not only were some people “taken” for a few seconds by our little April 1st fun of yesterday (some apparently longer than others, since they can’t read more than a short paragraph…DOH!), but Donna Frye appreciated the humor as well… From the UT: Is Frye Endorsing Roberts? http://www.signonsandiego.com/weblogs/all-in-favor-politics/2010/apr/01/frye-endorsing-roberts/

Breaking News: Frye Endorses Roberts for Re-election

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In what is sure to send significant shock-waves across the area political landscape, San Diego City Councilmember Donna Frye today announced her endorsement of County Supervisor Ron Roberts in his bid for re-election, noting that her prior endorsement of Stephen Whitburn in the race will stand as a co-endorsement. With political watchers shaking their heads in amazement, the Frye move …

CRA Endorses Anderson in SD 36

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From the Anderson for State Senate campaign… California Republican Assembly Unanimously Endorses Joel Anderson for State Senate President Reagan Called CRA the “Conscience of the Republican Party” TEMECULA – Just two days after Assemblyman Joel Anderson officially announced his candidacy, the California Republican Assembly – California’s oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization – quickly threw its endorsement behind Anderson’s bid …

Stone Announces Support of Poway Mayor in SD 36

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From the Jeff Stone for State Senate campaign… Poway Mayor Don Higginson Endorses Jeff Stone for State Senate SAN DIEGO, CA – Poway Mayor Don Higginson has thrown his support behind conservative Republican Jeff Stone for State Senate. “Jeff Stone is a strong conservative who has the courage of his convictions to do what is right for Sacramento,” said Poway …

Horn Reacts to Merriam Mountains Rejection

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From Supervisor Bill Horn after yesterday’s Board of Supes vote. The other Supervisors are free to submit any additional opinions about the vote to SD Rostra… NEWS RELEASE (San Diego) The San Diego County Board of Supervisors by a 3-2 vote today denied a residential, commercial and open space project on the west side of Interstate 15 and northeast of …

Duffy turned down on Ballot Designation

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The Union-Trib’s Craig Gustafson just tweeted this… From: @gustafsoncraig Sent: Mar 24, 2010 1:57p Registrar of Voters officially rejects Jim Duffy’s bid to be called “Sheriff’s Lt.” on ballot as he tries to unseat Sheriff Bill Gore. On Twitter: http://twitter.com/gustafsoncraig/status/10997897719 My sources confirm that is the case, although the letter has not gone from the ROV to Duffy as of …

Sheriff Race Fundraising Totals

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Just a quick post to show how money is shaping up in the Sheriff’s race.  These are from the reports just filed for the period Jan.1 thru Mar. 17: Jim Duffy Contributions: $8,167 Expenditures: $30,009 Cash on Hand: $25,579 Debt: 0 Bill Gore Contributions: $34,550 Expenditures: $33,703 Cash on Hand: $112,829 Debt: $46,070 (all accrued expenses/no personal loans) Jay La …

Wells Endorsed by CRA in AD 77

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From Sylvia Sullivan, president of the East San Diego County Unit of the California Republican Assembly… CRA, the conservative volunteer Republican group known as the “conscience of the party,” is pleased to announce its endorsement in the 77th Assembly District. Our endorsement goes to a solid, responsive conservative, Bill Wells, our next Assemblyman! We are thankful for a field of …

Tuesday: Don’t Miss Stopping by Rick Amato’s Fundraiser for King and DuBois Families

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From KUSI News… Local radio host puts on fundraiser for Chelsea King and Amber DuBois families The out-pour of community support for Chelsea King and Amber DuBois families have shown just how caring and connected our community is. Rick Amato of The Rick Amato Show on KCBQ AM 1170 in San Diego, was in studio today to talk about a …

Richard Bailey Endorses Bill Wells in AD 77

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Richard Bailey has opted not to vie for the 77th Assembly District seat, leaving Brian Jones, Christine Rubin and Bill Wells as the Republicans in the race.  SD Rostra received the following from Mr. Bailey… Dear Friends, Campaigning the past few months as a candidate for the 77th Assembly seat has been a tremendous experience.  Now more than ever, voters …