Notice the headline. I really miss Bob Filner press releases. Despite this version of the contest rolling out only the day before election Tuesday, over 40 readers submitted entries. Several folks did really well on this one, ultimately forcing a tie-breaker. A reminder of the questions, along with the correct answers and some analysis: 1. When the first results are …
“House of Carl” on Instagram
If you haven’t seen our campaign’s new ad entitled “House of Carl,” it’s a play on the critically-acclaimed Netflix series House of Cards — except here, I’m the ‘anti-Frank Underwood’, changing business-as-usual on Capitol Hill with my Fix Congress First initiative. It’s also the first photo we’ve shared on Instagram, the photo-sharing social network. We’ve also got some great national …
Wyland drops bid for Board of Equalization
by Senator Mark Wyland This past weekend my family held a celebration of life for my mother,who passed away late last year. I thought about her advice to me, shortly before she passed away: “Life is short; you have some goals in education that are very important to you — you better get at it.” I had been in business …
#ThrowbackThursday @AsmBrianJones
Proposition 13, which was passed by the voters on June 6, 1978, has kept the government from taxing homeowners right of out of their homes and has created long-term stability. 36 years later, it continues …to protect us from being at the mercy of a government that has a spending problem. Prop 13 means that there will be no wild …
Scott Peters Votes To Keep IRS Targeting
Today’s Vote Would Enable IRS To Keep Targeting Conservative Groups WASHINGTON – In the latest vote during the House’s “Stop Government Abuse Week,” members just voted to prohibit the Obama Administration from changing the rules used to grant tax-exempt status to organizations to fit their political agenda. Scott Peters today inexplicably voted to prevent this and keep IRS targeting in …
Anderson, fellow senators to force vote on ouster of convicted colleague
2/27/14 UPDATE in comments: Supermajority Buries Resolution to Expel Wright Vote On Ousting Wright Planned For Thursday Senators Knight, Anderson and Vidak say it’s Time for Leadership, Not Delay Sacramento – Senators Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) and Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) have introduced Senate Resolution 29 asking for the expulsion of Senator Rod Wright (D-Inglewood), who was …
Slate: After-Birth Abortion: The pro-choice case for infanticide
Yes, I know SD Rostra is supposed to focus on local politics. When I get sick to my stomach, it’s very local. The pro-choice case for infanticide
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 …
Whack the camel’s nose
Guest Commentary by Steve Vaus – Councilman, City of Poway I remember a proverb from grade school: One cold night, as a Bedouin sat in his tent, a camel gently thrust his nose under the flap and looked in. “Master,” he said, “let me put my nose in your tent. It’s cold out here.” “By all means,” said the Bedouin, …
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. …
Many “permanent” minimum wage workers actually make $12-$30 an hour
What’s missed in the “minimum wage” brouhaha is that a large segment of those who stay at the minimum wage level actually make $12-$30+ an hour. That’s because — in states such as CA — a full minimum wage must be paid to ALL employees — including “tip” employees. Waiters, busboys, valets, hotel room cleaners, casino employees, etc. make much …
The Power of One
Guest Commentary by Amanda Young Rigby – Councilwoman, City of Vista Follow on Twitter and Facebook Does the complaint of one person warrant the change or implementation of a city ordinance? Some have said, “No!” but I think it does not matter how many people complain. If something wrong is to be righted, I believe in the power of one. …
Scott Peters Looks The Other Way While New Medicare Part D Regulations Continue To Hurt Seniors
Seniors Will Lose Out on More Health Care Choices WASHINGTON –California seniors are already feeling the devastating impact of ObamaCare’s cuts to Medicare, which are reducing access and limiting their healthcare choices. Now seniors in California and across the country may be set to lose even more. According to a new impact study by the American Action Forum, regulations proposed …
Four Republicans looking at Congresswoman Susan Davis’ seat
According to the FEC website, four area Republicans have filed political committees as possible candidates in the 53rd Congressional District, to determine which one will have the right to lose to Congresswoman Susan Davis in November (see the chart below). Please tell me if in that statement I’m being too dismissive of anyone’s chances to unseat Davis. The field includes …
Assemblyman Jones Denounces Realignment’s Latest Failure
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) points to the latest headlines relating to California’s failed prison “realignment”, implemented by Governor Brown and the Democrat majority in 2011. This law shifted lower level offenders from state prisons to county jails, but failed to provide the county probation offices with the means to manage the influx of new inmates. In Los Angeles …
Release: Key OC Political Leaders Endorse DeMaio for Congress
We’re continuing to build a state-wide network of donors because the Democrats aren’t going to give up this fight easily. -Carl Key Orange County Political Leaders Endorse Carl DeMaio for Congress “New Generation Republican” Is Top Congressional Recruit for 2014 Irvine – Carl DeMaio today released a number of endorsements from key political groups and elected leaders in Orange County …
San Diego’s Ron Nehring opens bid for Lt. Governor
Press Release Nehring opens bid for Lt. Governor Former state Republican Party chairman plans a campaign centered on bold reform and offering a better vision, better ideas, and a better team for California SAN DIEGO – Citing the need for a better vision for California than the status quo in Sacramento, former California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring today began …
The options for Sheriff Gore in the wake of the Peruta decision
Guest Commentary by Michael A. Schwartz As I wrote last Thursday, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore lost in a big decision regarding your right to bear arms. So what now? Sheriff Gore has 14 days to make a decision on what to do..These are the options to Gore and their financial impact on San Diego County: 1. The plaintiff’s …
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 …
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