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California has been the site of only one Winter Olympics, the 1960 Squaw Valley games. It was also the Olympic debut of the sport of biathlon, a traditional Northern European competition combining cross country skiing and rifle shooting. Despite there being no plans for a future California Winter games, some in the legislature want the state to make a statement …
This ran over the weekend in The San Diego Union-Tribune… by Tony Krvaric, Chairman, Republican Party of San Diego County “I want to become an American.” Those words were uttered when I was just 14 years old, living in Sweden. My parents had fled communist Yugoslavia to arrive in Sweden in search of a better life. While growing up in …
From East County Magazine By Paul Kruze March 9, 2018 (El Cajon) — As though the water couldn’t get any hotter for embattled El Cajon Councilman Ben Kalasho, he is now facing accusations that he is illegally shielding his personal assets, prior to an anticipated August trial on allegations that he sexually harassed two beauty pageant participants in 2016, among …
Although Carl DeMaio paid his filing fee earlier this week to run for the 50th Congressional District, he hasn’t yet filed. Today is the deadline, 5 p.m. According to an email this afternoon, he’s out… As you know, I’ve spent the last few weeks listening to supporters who wanted me to run for US Congress – and I want to …
From Voice of San Diego Morning Report, by Randy Dotinga… Former Councilman Carl DeMaio, who lost bids for Congress and mayor, has picked up nomination papers and paid a filing fee needed to run against embattled East County Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, the conservative blog sdrostra.com reports. El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells is already in the race. DeMaio’s previous congressional bid was …
Despite whatever public or private contemplating Carl DeMaio may be doing about taking on Duncan Hunter for Congress (read an earlier SD Rostra post), today at the Registrar of Voters he took out his nomination papers and paid the $1,740 filing fee for the seat. The deadline is this Friday, March 9, to return with completed paperwork. “I appreciate all …
In what was shaping up to be a hot race between former Assemblyman/current Santee City Councilman Brian Jones and San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey for the 38th State Senate seat (now held by Joel Anderson), Kersey this morning announced via social media that he’s dropping his effort… STATEMENT—Recent family health issues have arisen that will prevent me from commuting …
It may come as little surprise, but State Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey tonight gained the endorsement of the Orange County Republican Party in the race for the 49th Congressional District. The word out of the meeting is that only one committee member voted against the motion to endorse Harkey for the seat now held by a retiring Darrell …
A visitor to a recent Lincoln High School Basketball game was none to pleased with what he saw during the National Anthem, resulting in the following letter to the principal, superintendent and school board members. Email… February 15, 2018 Subject: Disrespect for our flag and National Anthem at LHS Basketball game Dear Mr. Soto-Ramos: It is with deep regret that I …
The buzz-rumor in recent weeks has run rampant, including Congressman Darrell Issa and former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio jumping into the 50th Congressional District, either against or not against incumbent Duncan Hunter, depending on the situation (and the rumor mongerer). Yet, few if any saw this one coming. El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells this morning will announce he’s …
At an Oceanside Chamber of Commerce event last night honoring retiring Mayor Jim Wood for his years of service, he publicly announced his endorsement of Diane Harkey for Congress. Wood is pictured here with Harkey (left) and his wife Pam. Oceanside is the largest city in the 49th Congressional District, where Harkey seeks to win the seat following the announced …
From OC Political… State Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) has entered the race for Board of Equalization to succeed Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point), who is running for the 49th Congressional District seat after Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Vista) announced his decision not to seek re-election. Anderson seeks to be the first San Diego County resident to win the BOE seat since Ernest …
Mayor Richard Bailey, a Republican, worked with Democratic Councilmember Whitney Benzian on the following. Question: Do any other Republican elected officials in the county — or Democrats — have the fortitude to even consider similar action? Press Release January 22, 2018 – CORONADO, CA – At the January 16 City Council meeting, the Coronado City Council moved to indefinitely suspend …
from Joshua Stewart at the Union-Trib… After a trip to Washington D.C last week, San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar has formed a committee to run for Congress. Federal Election Commission records show Gaspar formed a committee to run for a seat held by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista. Issa announced earlier this month that he will not run for re-election, …
This list may be updated as needed (most recent updates are on top)! 1/12/18 Press Release from San Dieguito High School Board Member Maureen “Mo” Muir, announcing her bid for the 76th Assembly District currently held by Rocky Chavez… Mo Muir Declares for 76th Assembly District 1/11/18 Tweet from Thomas K. Arnold, Publisher and Editorial Director of Media Play News… “Just …
The Hill is reporting that retiring Rep. Darrell Issa is mulling a run in the neighboring Congressional district represented by Duncan Hunter. Given the lack of real sources in The Hill story, but the odd similarities to an analysis of Issa’s retirement statement and question appearing on SD Rostra yesterday, it’s pretty clear where the idea originated. Here was the …
by Michelle Moons at Breitbart… “California Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey is running to replace retiring Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, multiple sources confirmed to Breitbart News on Wednesday.” Read it all. Here’s all the Congressman Darrell Issa coverage.
Take a look… Here’s all the Congressman Darrell Issa coverage.
“Tony K better start eating his Wheaties…” from CNBC… “Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Ca., will not seek re-election later this year, opening up another battleground in the deep blue state as Republicans and Democrats spar for control of the House. “Issa’s decision to leave Congress follows the announced retirement of Rep. Ed Royce, R-Ca., earlier this week. He announced the move …
From The Washington Free Beacon… Jane Fonda has donated $100,000 to a political group solely aimed at defeating California GOP Rep. Darrell Issa, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country. Fonda’s contribution amounts to nearly one-quarter of the group’s total $440,000 haul for the year. Read it all here.
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