Joel Anderson’s lone nay vote to suspend State Senators Wright, Calderon, and Yee was the right thing to do. His floor speech was excellent, suggesting that those who brought forth the suspension still believe State Senators are “above the law” and that it “incentivizes bad behavior”. The Republican State Senate Caucus, save Anderson, is wrong; Wright, Calderon, and Yee should …
Democrats Circle the Wagons, Republicans Still Practicing at the Range
The latest tactic in the California Democratic Party’s machine? Brand Leland Yee as an outlier. From the San Jose Mercury-News: The Democratic Party establishment however, never really trusted the enigmatic Yee. That much became clear when Yee failed to gain a single endorsement from a top Democrat during his unsuccessful 2011 campaign for San Francisco mayor. It’s a good public …
Possess this!
A little “hint” on the use of apostrophes and possessives. Two press releases today from the same official: The first about “Jane Doe,” indicating “a partial summary judgment dismissing Jane Does’ claims…” Is there one Jane Doe, or multiple Does? The second, in reference to Corey Briggs, with a nearly complete opposite of the same error: “Mr. Brigg’s ‘client’ is …
Three Senators suspended…
Oh, and Joel Anderson is my hero. The lone lawmaker to vote against the resolution, SR38, was Republican Sen. Joel Anderson of Alpine. He argued that all three should be expelled outright and said it was wrong that they should continue receiving their salaries when facing such serious charges. http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2014/03/28/yee-calderon-and-wright-suspended-from-california-senate-until-probes-resolved/
That hissing sound is the sound of deflating opportunity for Republican State Senators
Read any front page of a California daily today and you’ll see comments, from the State Senate Democratic Caucus news conference, about Yee’s indictment. They even talk about Calderon and Wright and address that there is an ethics problem in the State Senate. Guess what the California dailies are burying in the stories? That Yee’s a Democrat. Guess what readers …
Memo to Republican State Senators: Leave Sacramento Now
The silence is deafening. Today’s news that State Senator Leland Yee was arrested makes for an electoral trinity for Republicans and nobody in the Caucus is taking advantage of it. Look at what’s happened: State Senator Wright was convicted of perjury and refused to resign his seat in the State Senate. State Senator Ron Calderon was charged with bribery and …
DeMaio Named A Top “Contender” In NRCC ‘Young Guns’ Program
DeMaio Named A Top “Contender” In NRCC ‘Young Guns’ Program Signals DeMaio Is Top Recruit, Provides Additional Support Washington, DC and San Diego Today, Carl DeMaio was upgraded to “contender” status in the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns program as DeMaio’s campaign continues its groundswell of support. As described in this morning’s Politico Morning Score: NRCC NAMES 17 ‘CONTENDERS’ …
Peters Cuts Critical Care to Our Most Vulnerable
Home Healthcare Cuts Hitting California Seniors Hard WASHINGTON – Everyone knows President Obama’s failed healthcare law has raised premiums, cut Medicare, and canceled plans across the country. But what many are not talking about is ObamaCare’s drastic cuts to home healthcare programs in Medicare— a 14 percent cut impacting 3.5 million seniors across the country. Scott Peters has put the …
My Son May Lose His Job
. . . If the city of San Diego passes a minimum wage hike. The San Diego City Council has taken the first step to put a separate minimum wage hike on the ballot. This is a terrible idea beyond the usual arguments against a minimum wage increase. But first, the issue with a hike at all. The argument gets …
SD Young Republican Board Elections Monday!
Farewell Message From Chapter President Eddie Sprecco It’s been an exciting year (plus) as President of the San Diego Young Republicans. Going into 2013, our goal as a board was to focus on building chapter infrastructure, recruiting new members and expanding our schedule of events to attract new faces and fund our outreach programs. While we had success in each …
Mayor Faulconer Meets my Neighbors in South Clairemont…
…and some of them were a tad rude. Kevin Faulconer wearing his SDSU Aztec tie at South Clairemont Rec Center I attended the inaugural “Meet the Mayor” session yesterday and was impressed with the Mayor’s focus. Since I can’t find any press coverage, I am providing a summary and a little editorial comment of my own. (I’m a blogger not …
DA Race Watch: Survey shows Dumanis with about 30 point advantage
From Tony Krvaric… I just got my hands on a poll in the San Diego County District Attorney race commissioned by Adam Day with the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation showing Bonnie Dumanis with an insurmountable lead of more than 28 points! Take a look at the full poll here. For months Tom Shepard – who brought us Nathan …
Really, we can do so much better
At the risk of criticism from the right or laughs from the left for even posting this, I frankly don’t care. This was part of a mass communication sent tonight in support of a candidate, from a longtime activist in state Republican circles… “About 12 years ago one of my clients was wrongfully accused, put a lien against his business …
Star News sponsoring Chula Vista candidate forums
The Star-News is sponsoring two candidate forums for City of Chula Vista races, including mayor and council. The fun continues… (click for a stand-alone document)
Assemblyman Jones Concerned with Reports of Covered California Hiring Felons
SACRAMENTO, CA – In today’s “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) says concern is still warranted about Covered California hiring convicted felons. Investigative reports from January 2014 uncovered felons convicted of financial crimes were hired by California’s Healthcare Exchange, Covered California. Some of the employees were convicted of crimes such as welfare fraud, forgery, shoplifting and burglary. Assemblyman …
Walters: Lack of independent-minded legislators like Wyland is a pity
Dan Walters in the Sac Bee… The state Senate’s education committee held an “informational hearing” recently on the recruitment and retention of quality teachers – no small matter in a public school system with such evident achievement shortcomings. Witnesses offered suggestions about what it takes to improve the quality of classroom instruction and members of the committee asked questions. And …
Larry Wilske Calls For A Unified “Victory Strategy” in the 53rd CD Campaign.
I received this email from Congressional candidate Larry Wilske today. Please note that I endorsed Wilske for Congress in January, 2014: We Republicans face a challenge in the 53rd Congressional District which CAN be overcome if we, a unified Republican Party is willing to align with a single candidate to face Susan Davis. I want to be that candidate.. I …
Picking the pocket of the Public
Encinitas is a city of about 63,000 friendly people. It has a healthy balanced budget and healthy reserve funds. It also has among the best credit ratings of any municipality in California. I take pride in whatever small amount my 12 years of City Council service contributed toward its fiscal stability. The new city council has decided it has more …
Picking On Jason Greenslate Is a Bad Idea For Conservatives
San Diego conservatives cringed when they saw Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity questioning local rocker Jason Greenslate for “gaming the food stamp system.” The idea that an able-bodied man, who drives a Cadillac Escalade and buys lobster and is subsidized by taxpayers, repulses both people of good will on the Left and on the Right. Attacking Greenslate is a bad idea. …
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