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 …
Dumanis TV ads start today
Press Release from the Bonnie Dumanis campaign… Parents of Murdered Children Support Dumanis in Compelling First Television Ads SAN DIEGO – The parents of six murder victims whose cases were prosecuted by the San Diego District Attorney’s Office today endorsed DA Bonnie Dumanis in a series of emotional and compelling TV and web ads just released by Dumanis’ campaign. The …
Bill Providing Consumer Transparency at the Pump Passes First Legislative Hurdle
Measure to Disclose Cost of Cap and Trade “Fuels Under the Cap” Regulation to Consumers Gets Bi-Partisan Support SACRAMENTO– Assemblyman Brian Jones’ (R-Santee) legislation requiring fuel dispensers in California to contain a disclosure notice to consumers of the cost per gallon of California’s greenhouse gas emission law passed the Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protection committee with bi-partisan support this …
Bob Filner and Scott Peters’ Second Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to Bob Filner & Scott Peters Scott Peters and His Backers Continue Pattern of Hypocrisy and Partisan Political Games on Social Issues San Diego – Today, April 30, marks the second anniversary of Scott Peters’ political alliance with Bob Filner – and serves as a reminder that Scott Peters and his allies have a pattern of hypocrisy and …
“Merely” campaigning on the public dime in Sweetwater — for Mary Salas
They just don’t get it in the Sweetwater Union High School District — or at least some of them. Maybe they never will. A few years ago, as news about the district’s culture of corruption was first coming to light, one of the stories — broken on SD Rostra — was about the use of public funds to promote then-Board …
Fox News: Fixing Broken Politics
ICYMI: Take a look at my interview this morning on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, where I talk about fixing the face of broken politics.
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, …
Question The Endorsements
When a Congressmen says this about a person: “You’re here today because Congress is convinced you played a bait-and-switch and you’re not doing anything to convince us otherwise.” …and six years later says this about the same person: “(insert state name) Democrats have a disastrous record of passing job-killing laws and regulations that have destroyed the middle class; it’s clearly …
Wage-Fixing Laws Promote Institutional Racism
Let’s be honest about the minimum wage. It was a racist policy when Davis-Bacon was passed and it’s a vote buying scheme to attract white, suburban teenagers to the Democratic Party. Those promoting it do so with wanton disregard for people trying to get ahead. It hurts single mothers, African-Americans, legal immigrants, and the ambitious. It’s a scheme to buy …
Horn: Public employee union attempting to buy Supervisor’s election
from County Supervisor Bill Horn The good news: Thanks to your generous support, my campaign has shifted into high gear in advance of the June 3 primary election. I’ve been endorsed by nearly every elected official in North County, by the Sheriff, D.A., and Deputy Sheriffs. Our campaign signs have sprung up all over North County (though a few are …
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 is a Purplish-Blue County Now
Republicans are the minority party of the electorate in San Diego County. From Flash Report: Democrats have the plurality of registered voters by party registration in San Diego County after the state reported its pre-election breakdown of political party registration in the state. Democrats comprise almost 35% of registered voters in San Diego County, with GOP voters sliding to second-place …
Sanders on San Diego’s proposed minimum wage hike
“Given the State of California’s recently adopted 25 percent increase in the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour by 2016, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce supports federal efforts to equalize the national minimum wage in order to promote an equitable and competitive business environment, as well as help our nation’s workforce and create jobs. The proposal to create …
May 10 – Join the New Generation
It’s not your age that makes you part of the new generation, it is your mindset. We stand on principle. We are measured by results, not rhetoric. And we reach out to all communities. Join us – and capture the future!
Dan Bongino: Portrait of a Patriot
From Congressional candidate Dan Bongino’s Facebook page: It’s all backwards. What do I mean? Tonight, while at a Lincoln Dinner, I was talking to a few of our state elected-officials here in Maryland, when I noticed an older gentleman in a green sport-jacket. I wasn’t sure if he was waiting to talk to me or someone else so I didn’t …
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