The below is from, of course, San Diego News Desk, which is — quite obviously and no one ever suggested otherwise — a project of the Republican Party of San Diego County. But this is funny! On Tuesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune published an article about San Diego News Desk. The piece reeked of desperation, as most of it had little to nothing to do …
Hunter trial postponement means he’ll be on the ballot
We hope it’s not lost on anyone that the postponement of Congressman Duncan Hunter’s trial until next January virtually guarantees he’ll appear on the March 2020 primary election ballot. The filing deadline for the office is the end of this year. A slew of announced candidates, wannabes, yet-to-bes, consultants, strategists and the like are presently working overtime weighing the resulting …
DeMaio announces he’s “in” for Hunter seat
“Former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio on Monday announced he will mount a primary challenge to Rep. Duncan Hunter (R), the fifth to announce a primary challenge for the California congressman so far.” Read it at The Hill. DeMaio announcement press… Carl DeMaio Announces Campaign for Congress: Join The Fight to Take Back California! Prior post, last Friday… https://twitter.com/dtmcculloch/status/1157312719889952770
SDUT Watchdog: Hunter used campaign funds to finance multiple affairs, prosecutors say
From the detailed SDUT article by Jeff McDonald… “The 12-page motion filed Monday contains multiple examples of Hunter engaging in affairs and allegedly using political contributions to finance them.” ….. “The prosecutors’ motion to admit evidence of Hunter’s alleged infidelity said they tried to work with Hunter to avoid publicizing his alleged indiscretions. Specifically, they asked him to stipulate to …
The Hill: Issa mulling Hunter seat
Former Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is eyeing a return to Congress, as his nomination by President Trump to lead a U.S. trade agency stalls in the Senate. Issa, who left the House in early January after not seeking reelection, is carefully tracking the federal corruption case involving GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter, whose San Diego-area district is adjacent to the one Issa used to represent. Read it all …
Ortiz nabs Kalasho council vacancy in El Cajon
The sad, short, egotistical and ultimately insignificant reign of Ben Kalasho ended tonight with the appointment of local businessman and Planning Commissioner Phil Ortiz to the El Cajon City Council on a 4-0 vote. Although Kalasho resigned a few weeks ago, the appointment of Ortiz to the vacant seat means the Kalasho era is now officially over, ending not unlike …
Tom Del Beccaro: The Trump economy is roaring — Biden’s attempt to take credit for it is economic plagiarism
On the Fox News website, Tom Del Beccaro analyzes who deserves credit for the current strong economy benefitting all Americans. It’s not Joe Biden. “Joe Biden has a history of plagiarism. So much so that he dropped out of his first presidential run over that and his false comments about his grades. Apparently, he didn’t do too well in economics …
Kersey switches to Independent: San Diego City Council bleeding red?
San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey, once a leader in the local Young Republican chapter, in a series of tweets today announced he is registering as an Independent: “My record at City Hall has been independent-minded and bipartisan. That’s because it is my responsibility to answer to, and do what I believe is right for, all the people of San …
CBS, CNN report that full Mueller Report has been leaked
CBS and CNN are both reporting that the full contents of the Mueller Report were anonymously posted online overnight. It may have only been a matter of time for someone in Washington to leak the report. Using the online platform scribd.com, an anonymous source uploaded the full “Report from the Special Counsel Investigation into Russian Interference During and Before the …
Noli Zosa announces for San Diego City Council
Local business owner and Linda Vista Planning Group Chairman Noli Zosa yesterday announced his campaign for San Diego City Council District 7, where Councilman Scott Sherman will be leaving office due to term limits. Another Republican, Robert Weichelt, announced he would not be seeking the seat last month. Zosa’s announcement… I want you to be among the first to know …
T.J. Zane decides against city council run
Following much recent speculation that two prominent Republicans might face each other next year for a termed-out Mark Kersey’s San Diego City Council seat (see prior post below), Poway Schools Trustee T.J. Zane announced today that he decided against running… Friends: I’m sending this brief note to let you know I will not be pursuing a seat on the San …
Weichelt opts not to run for City Council
Many insiders considered Robert Weichelt a front runner for the 7th San Diego City Council seat in 2020, should he decide to run. Yet after exploring the possibilities over the last two years, the local realtor and San Carlos resident has decided he won’t pursue the seat, currently held by a term-limited Scott Sherman. “It’s Real Estate that inspires me,” …
Voice of SD Politics Report: Three Ways Republicans Can Kill the Measure to Change County Elections
“A major change to how the county elects officials has a conservative gauntlet to get through to get on the November ballot. Plus: Why did Councilman Chris Ward flip on vacation rentals, and SDSU football may have a place to play next year.” by Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts Read it all here.
The Farm Bill: Short, but simple
Republicans passing a so-called “Farm Bill” is a painful and expensive reminder that Republican does not equal conservative. It is immoral for the government to provide subsidies, insurance against risk and other advantages for one industry at the expense of the rest of us. And, of course, it flies in the face of federalism that this would happen at the …
McCarthy endorses Harkey for Congress
In what is anticipated to drive major funding into Diane Harkey’s campaign coffers, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has endorsed her for Congress in the throw down to replace a retiring Darrell Issa for the 49th Congressional District. Sources close to the Harkey campaign confirmed the information for SD Rostra today, although a press release was initially not anticipated until …
Happy Mother’s Day, Heather!
Chris Jones graduated from SDSU yesterday. His mom, Heather Jones, is very proud. With two other children as well, we wish her a happy mother’s day! A blessed day to moms everywhere. BTW, Heather’s husband (and Chris’ dad) is former Assemblyman, current Santee Councilman and candidate for State Senate Brian Jones. Taking a look at the top of Chris’ tasseled …
CPR: Chad Mayes and Rocky Chavez—With “Arnold” Lead Democrat Effort to Take Over GOP
From Steve Frank… Assembly members Chad Mayes and Rocky Chavez voted to raise your gas taxes by up to 72 cents a gallon, starting January 1, 2020—in the infamous cap and trade bill. Where do THEY want the money to go—roads, streets, freeways? Nope, upwards of $500 million a year to the choo choo to nowhere. Now they have joined …
Mea Culpa from Veltmeyer
Following his recent press release criticizing the Republican Party of San Diego, 52nd District Congressional candidate James Veltmeyer recants… April 16, 2018 A recent media release was sent out critical of the San Diego County Republican Party. Let me state unequivocally that I regret the actions of my campaign. Let me also be crystal clear that I take full responsibility. As …
Lollipops and Sharia Law
Last Tuesday, the day after the local Republican Party endorsed Omar Qudrat for the 52nd Congressional seat (Scott Peters’ district), one of the other GOP candidates in the race, Dr. James Veltmeyer, sent out a press release that condemned the party for abandoning its core principles. “I was told by several members that my support for our party’s platform in …
Harkey, Graham, Desmond nab GOP endorsements in hot contests
The Republican Party of San Diego County meeting Monday night resulted in the local GOP endorsing candidates in three hotly contested races where the incumbents are not seeking election this year. All those endorsed needed 2/3 of the vote from the roughly 50 members of the Party’s Central Committee to gain support, a level of backing that candidates cannot take …
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