A Recap on Rostra

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As partly noted in a comment by us yesterday… Let’s not forget what Rostra is…a mostly unedited and largely uncontrolled group of VOLUNTEER bloggers that write what they want and when they want, based on whether they have the time and interest at any one moment.  Each opinion is that of the author, individually, not collectively.  Collectivism is bad. There …

Cap Weekly: AD 77 and SD 36 among “primary contests to watch on Election Day”

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Yes, we already knew that. But, here is the story from Capitol Weekly. Most importantly, here are the pertinent sections related to the San Diego area contests… AD 77 – This seat came open two years early when Assemblyman Joel Anderson, R-La Mesa, decided to mount a bid for state Senate. Another three–way race, this one includes El Cajon City …

AD 78: Powell Endorsed by Hunter, Packard

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From the Rick Powell campaign… Former Congressman Ron Packard’s endorsement comes on the heels of Congressman Duncan D. Hunter’s and adds to the momentum behind Col. Rick Powell as he seeks the Republican nomination in the 78th Assembly District. www.VoteRickPowell.com MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2010 Contact: Élise L. Dufresne (619) 341-4435 Congressman Ron Packard Endorses Col. Rick …

John McCann Endorses Prop G in Chula Vista

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From Chula Vista Councilmember John McCann.  Watch the video… http://www.fairnessforchulavista.com/ by John McCann Prop G, the Fair and Open Competition Ordinance, guarantees that all qualified contractors and workers, both Union and Non-Union, have the opportunity to compete for public construction projects in Chula Vista. Prop G will stimulate a quality Bayfront project, the completion of a four-year university, and state …

Stone Gets Slater-Price Support in SD 36

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From the Jeff Stone campaign… Chairwoman of San Diego County Board of Supervisors Endorses Jeff Stone for State Senate Majority of County Supervisors support Stone’s bid for Senate SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price has thrown her support behind conservative Republican Jeff Stone for State Senate joining the majority of other San Diego County Supervisors who …

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 …