Heads up! This November there will be scores of new local school bonds on the ballot in California, each raising property taxes. We have seven such bonds in just San Diego County alone. But this year most of the school bonds will be different – and not in a good way. Anyone remember how Prop 30 was going to provide …
Speaking of Medical MJ…
The San Diego County Registrar of Voters has apparently assigned the letter J to the La Mesa Medical Marijuana Initiative, which will appear on the November ballot. Thus, Prop J. Some La Mesa insiders are hoping the campaign slogan will be “Pass that J.”
Nanny state pays visit to El Cajon
Guest Commentary by Eric Andersen After a public hearing Tuesday, the El Cajon City Council, a supposedly conservative council of five Republicans, voted unanimously to crackdown on free markets again, this time prohibiting new electronic vapor inhalation businesses from entering the market place. City Councilman Gary Kendrick said, “This is a victory for the citizens and businesses in El Cajon,” …
Survey has DeMaio leading
From 10News… SAN DIEGO – In an election for U.S. House of Representatives from California’s 52nd Congressional District, Republican challenger Carl DeMaio has a narrow advantage over 1st-term incumbent Democrat Scott Peters, according to a 10News/U-T San Diego poll conducted by SurveyUSA. DeMaio 51%, Peters 44%. That’s the headline at this hour, 6 months till votes are counted, pointing to a …
BREAKING: CA52 “Leans Republican”
Just in from The Nooner — CA-52’s rating changed from “Toss Up” to “Leans Republican”…
Thank you for your support
After a long and very personal campaign, I am so happy and humbled to have been elected to the District 2 seat on the City Council. Thank you for your support, and a special thanks to everyone who volunteered and helped out on the campaign. We knew it would be difficult to win in June with four people on the …
Let’s Unite and Win Back the 52nd District
Last night I called both Kirk Jorgensen and Fred Simon to congratulate them on running their campaigns and offering solutions to our country’s pressing problems. Now it is time for us to unite. Ronald Reagan said it best: If you and I disagree on 15% of things, you are not my 15% enemy, you are my 85% friend. Republicans agree …
State estate and inheritance taxes vary DRAMATICALLY. CA is tax-free! However…
As my readers will attest, I’m no fan of California tax policy. But there is one area where the Golden State is tied for the BEST tax policy — we have ZERO estate and inheritance taxes. Don’t be too impressed — we are tied with 30 other states that now have no such tax — and that number is growing. Check out …
Calling for the Resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki
San Diego – Today, Congressional candidate Carl DeMaio calls for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign, citing the Secretary’s inability to maintain an environment in which our nation’s veterans can have confidence in the health care the VA provides. DeMaio’s statement follows: “It’s evident that Secretary Shinseki does not possess the ability to lead the VA in such a way …
DeMaio Releases Infrastructure Plan & Receives Key Endorsements
San Diego – Carl DeMaio today accepted the endorsements of San Diego’s two leading infrastructure groups – the Associated General Contractors and the Associated Builders and Contractors. DeMaio marked the occasion by releasing his Infrastructure Plan to rebuild our roads, highways, bridges, and other transportation assets. “Politicians like Scott Peters have neglected our infrastructure – spending our precious money instead …
ATTENTION CALIFORNIANS! Jobs going begging — in OTHER states.
Any Californian who says “I can’t find a good job (or ANY job)” is thinking small. They need to broaden their job search. There ARE good job openings in the right fields, and/or in the right states. And not just in the oil fracking industry/states. Here’s the latest rankings of unemployment by state: http://www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm The best state is North Dakota, …
Odd Democrat survey on 52nd Congressional district
Just got a survey call for the 52nd, claiming it was paid for by the Democrat Party. I don’t doubt it, just sayin’ I can’t be sure the recording was truthful. Questions were simple: Gonna vote? Peters, DeMaio, or “totally undecided”? Then the usual demographic stuff. Point is, they aren’t even surveying the voters who are going to vote for …
San Diego Republicans Endorse Larry Wilske for Congress
Last night, the Republican Party of San Diego County endorsed Navy veteran Larry A. Wilske for Congress in the 53rd Congressional District race against incumbent Susan Davis. A super majority of 2/3 of the voting members was required for endorsement. The endorsement permits Wilske to go on the Republican voter guide, designed to communicate with registered-Republican voters the county organization’s …
Zane leaving Lincoln Club; Clumpner takes reins
From T.J. Zane… Dear Lincoln Club Members and Supporters, Today, I am announcing that after more than seven years with the Lincoln Club of San Diego County, I will be leaving the Club effective July 1 to pursue new business opportunities and to lead two nonprofits I recently helped establish: the San Diego County Prosperity Institute and the San Diego …
UT: Gore won’t appeal CCW ruling
As noted yesterday on SD Rostra, Sheriff Bill Gore has conceded on concealed carry gun permits. From UT San Diego… SAN DIEGO — Law-abiding Californians have come another step closer to being able to carry guns in public. Sheriff Bill Gore said Friday that he will not fight an opinion by a federal appeals court that ruled against the county’s restrictive policy on carrying concealed weapons. …
Trolls: If the shoe fits…
From The Blaze… “Narcissists, psychopaths, sadists or Machiavellian? When it comes to online trolls, you can take your pick: Researchers say habitual electronic provocateurs have several of these serious personality issues.” Interesting. Read it here… Bad news for trolls
DeMaio Signature Collection for “Fix Congress First” Initiative
How can we force Members of Congress to vote to reform their own benefits and closed way of doing business? Good old fashioned public pressure! That’s why I’m spending 13 hours this weekend at events throughout San Diego planned in support of my FIX CONGRESS FIRST Initiative. Join me at one and sign our petition! Locations listed here: http://carldemaio.com/take-action/events We …
Obama endorses Alvarez for mayor
From the Alvarez campaign… “As a native San Diegan, David Alvarez has been a fierce advocate for his city, and on the Council, has led efforts to build a strong middle class, put neighborhoods first and expand opportunities for kids in and out of school. Today, with the city’s economy and neighborhoods poised to make progress there is no question that …
The fake San Diego (and CA) jobs recovery
San Diego’s economy is rolling along — as county unemployment percentage improves dramatically! Well, actually — not. Here’s the story by the numbers: The San Diego County unemployment percentage PLUMMETED in December. It dropped from (the revised) 6.9% unemployed in November to December’s 6.4% — a full half percent drop in only one month!!! Yea. Only 600 net new jobs …
Mortality risk for police and firefighters surprisingsly low — and dropping rapidly
SUMMATION: Updated data from reputable (even pro-labor union) sources show that the mortality risk for police and firefighters is lower than most people think. It’s even significantly lower than I found in previous research just a few years ago — when the police and firefighter mortality figures were both about 16-17 deaths per hundred thousand — vs. the (current) national …
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