Guest Commentary by Mary Moran Yes, everyone loves and appreciates firefighters when they are saving lives and homes. These amazing men place their lives on the line almost everyday. They are hard working! On a fire, often their shifts are 24 hours (with a few hours break for food and sleep) for up to 14 days straight. That’s extremely challenging …
Nomination for worst mailer of the season…
…or maybe any season. It’s 22 x 22, all in the same font. When you have money to spend but poor advice this is what happens. (click for a larger, even more painful view)
Pratt and Whitney quitting San Diego for other states — 530 high paying jobs lost
This week the San Diego media is focused on ONE story — the dozen or more brush fires that have popped up around the county, thanks to EXTREMELY dry conditions, high winds (Santa Ana) and likely arson. If this fire story were not happening, perhaps we’d all know more about ANOTHER tragedy that hit San Diego this week: Defense contractor …
SD Tax Fighters June, 2014 CA State and San Diego Region Recommendations
San Diego Tax Fighters June, 2014 California State and San Diego Region Recommendations San Diego Tax Fighters is primarily interested in fiscal issues. Thus we have a natural tendency to pick Republicans over Democrats – especially since no third party candidates will be on the November ballot (thanks to the “top two” bogus reform). Some candidates we endorse by name …
No on Prop 41: The State of California Can’t Be Trusted
Proposition 41 seeks to address the problem of homlessness among veterans and that is a noble pursuit. It authorizes $600 million of already approved (but unissued) housing bonds to be issued, with the proceeds to be repurposed for the construction of multi-family housing units for low-income and homeless veterans and their families. It is endorsed by by both political parties, …
McCann wins Survivor Sweetwater
Overturning her prior decision that embattled Sweetwater Union High School District Trustees Bertha Lopez and Jim Cartmill could remain on the school board after pleading to misdemeanors, Judge Ana España reversed the ruling today, thus leaving John McCann as the lone member. Cartmill and Lopez have been suspended from the board pending sentencing. Protocol I believe indicates the next step is …
New Mailer: Which side are you on?
One of our supporters put this cartoon piece together. I liked it so much, we’re mailing it to voters this week! Whose side are YOU on?
Jorgensen: Plagiarism Claim against Carl DeMaio is more Evidence He’s just a Career Politician; San Diego Deserves Better
NEWS RELEASE (San Diego, CA) – Kirk Jorgensen, a Republican Candidate to represent California’s 52nd Congressional District, released the following statement in response to the allegations that Carl DeMaio, also a Republican candidate in the race, plagiarized a report by the National Journal about pension double-dipping. The National Journal says that DeMaio’s report looks like a “copied-and-pasted version” of a …
Trial attorneys and Attorney General pose a deceptive threat to healthcare in California
Guest Commentary by David King I have represented physicians, medical groups and Ambulatory Surgical Centers in matters of corporate, general business and regulatory compliance for the past ten years of my 17-year legal career. I am also a CPA who understands the unique profession of medicine, and I know that California’s excessive regulation diverts resources from patient care. This 2014 …
Sarah Boot – Progressive?
Oh yeah, and by progressive, that means a person of the left as opposed to a person of pallor. Sarah Boot is running against quasi-incumbent Lorie Zapf for San Diego City Council in District 2. For full disclosure, recent redistricting moved my home from District 6 to District 2, like Zapf. I am very interested in this race. San Diego City Beat …
Carl DeMaio: Early Voting Begins
Monday was Election Day — at least for me! Early voting and absentee ballots make it easy to be a part of the process. KUSI met up with me as I went to vote yesterday. Take a look:
Sweetwater: McCann calls for resignation of Cartmill and Lopez
From Sweetwater Union High School District Trustee John McCann… Press Release Citing the need for the Sweetwater District to recover from its massive corruption scandal, board member John McCann has called for the immediate resignation of board members Bertha Lopez and Jim Cartmill. The two board members have pleaded guilty to a variety of crimes and are awaiting sentencing. “With …
Neel Kashkari, We Can’t Relate to You. You’re Not The Right Person For The Job.
The Republican political class loves to chatter about how a Donnelly for Governor campaign will affect down ticket races. The premise is, even though he is the overwhelming favorite of the Republican volunteers, is that he will damage the “brand” forever because of his high-profile support for stronger borders. Karl Rove suggested that Tim Donnelly at the top of the …
Mixed household, or maybe just a mixed GOP household
Poway Councilman Steve Vaus says, “Imagine supper time or bed time in this house!”
Jan Goldsmith: “San Diego’s biggest legal victory”
Supreme Court leaves standing precedent setting San Diego decision on Retiree Health San Diego, CA: The California Supreme Court has denied a petition seeking review of a Court of Appeal holding that the City of San Diego’s retiree health benefits offered to employees are not “vested” and may be changed as any other term and condition of employment. The Court …
LA Times: California’s 52nd Congressional District is no haven for incumbents
Tony Perry writes in the Times… “The 52nd is one of only seven districts in the nation — and the only one in California — rated as a “pure toss-up” by the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report. Registration is closely divided: 33.8% Republican, 32.3% Democrat, 28.7% independent. “Republicans might be poised to reclaim the seat as the economy struggles, and President …
Coming soon to a mailbox near you…
The first slate mailers of the season are on their way to a mailbox near you. Check it out:
Kashkari goes after Donnelly
Who said the Governor’s race would be boring? Check out the Neel Kashkari website… http://www.timdonnellyfacts.com/ Thoughts, readers? Good move, or could it backfire?
San Diego City Councilman Ed Harris: Sarah Boot’s Dog Whistler
Let’s start here; Councilman Ed Harris is an unelected Councilman with 8 months left on his term. He can’t run for re-election so, in essence, he is immune from voter input. One of his first acts, after being appointed to the office vacated by Mayor Faulconer, was to reaffirm his endorsement of fellow Democrat Sarah Boot for his seat. Unelected …
DA’s Race – Can Brewer Close the Deal?
Bonnie Dumanis ran unopposed in her last run for District Attorney; this year she faces opponents Bob Brewer and Terri Wyatt. I am unhappy with Dumanis, but not ready to endorse an opponent. First my airing of grievances against Dumanis. Prior to running for mayor, Dumanis had the opportunity to make her voice heard on Proposition D, the half-cent sales …
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