Never one to let principle get in the way of ambition, Democrat Nathan Fletcher endorsed Democrat Carol Kim, a labor-backed candidate for San Diego City Council District 6. Shouldn’t be a big deal, Democrat Nathan endorsing a Democrat candidate, right? But one of the other candidates in the race, Mitz Lee, who was once a Republican and is probably an …
Politico Names DeMaio “Top 50 to Watch” in 2014
Carl DeMaio continues to draw national attention in his bid for Congress. The latest is from Politico, which names DeMaio on its “50 People to Watch” List. He is the only Republican challenger in the nation to be put on the list. here’s the full story here’s the full list
San Diego Democrats fail to protect women from predatory Mayor Bob Filner
Republican Party Press Release Putting Partisanship Over the Safety of Women FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 18, 2013 SAN DIEGO — On Thursday evening, the San Diego County Democratic Party convened to determine whether they would call on Mayor Bob Filner to resign after multiple allegations of sexual harassment came to light in the past week. With their failure to …
The Anti-Filner Move Has Stalled
Thank you MIGHTY THOR for letting those of us who drop off for a while continue to post! I can’t stand it… not saying something… so here we go – Because of my job and some of my outside duties I’ve been exposed to quite a bit of talk about this Mayoral thing over the last couple weeks. It’s too …
Women’s Veterans Group Appears to Give Filner Political Cover
You read about it on SDRostra. The National Womens Veterans Association of America (NWVAA), a group founded to advocate for women who have been raped, assaulted or harassed while serving their country, is hosting a gala next month. The group originally planned on giving Mayor Bob Filner it’s first ever “Lifetime Achievement Award” and invited the Mayor to address them …
Fletcher is MUCH Weaker Than Poll
The 10News/U-T San Diego poll released yesterday paints a happy picture for Nathan Fletcher boosters who would like to believe he is in a strong position to succeed Bob Filner as mayor. But they shouldn’t get too excited. Voters are almost completely unaware that he made the full conversion to Democrat and are basing their opinions on the belief that …
Recall Filner Rally set for Today
From a group organizing to recall the Mayor… CITY HALL ON FRIDAY JULY 19 AT 4:00 PM FOLLOWED BY A RECRUITMENT SIGN IN Organizers have a recall website up at www.recallbob.com. Interested individuals that cannot attend the recruitment event may email their name, email address and zip code to info@recallbob.com.
Taxpayers Association: Mayor’s Trip to France Raises Red Flag for Taxpayers
Bob Filner says ‘Au revoir’ to accountability, SDCTA Seeks Answers Link to document SAN DIEGO (July 18, 2013) – Airfare, food, hotel and transportation for Mayor Bob Filner’s personal security detail: $22,000. A trip to Paris with a complete lack of accountability to San Diegans: Priceless. Ongoing investigative news reports from 10News and U-T San Diego have revealed that Mayor …
Insanity in our Backyard – Filner Must Go
There is plenty of coverage of the allegations regarding Filner’s sexual harassment. Leslie Eastman at College Insurrection has a nice summary and sdrostra.com is chock full of articles on the subject. But Filner has demonstrated plenty of other out-of-control behavior that together paints a portrait of a man teetering on the edge of sanity. Most disturbing to me, because it is …
Our City: Why the World Hates Bob
The July/August of Our City Magazine is out… Why the world hates Bob
Are Your Calls for Filner’s Resignation Effective?
While announcing the launch of on occasional column, Eyes on the Bully’s Pulpit, several weeks ago, I wrote the following… “If you are aware of any items or actions concerning Mayor Filner that you feel the public needs to know, you can either share them with me via Rostra or submit them as a post. I will post information if …
The Truth Behind California’s Attempt to Ban Non-Lead Ammunition
Banning Hunting Under the Guise of Protecting the Environment, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO – In his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) reacts to California Democrats’ attempt to ban non-lead ammunition, which would effectively ban hunting under the guise of “protecting the environment.” Assembly Bill 711 is just one of many bills moving through the …
Group hosting conference on sexual assault, harassment and violence asks Filner to be keynote speaker
https://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Military-Women-Veterans-Association-of-America/235033376510180 Press Release July 15, 2013 contact info (866) 825-1360 National Women Veterans Association of America removes Mayor Bob Filner as Lifetime of Leadership Award Benefit Gala Honoree San Diego, California. On August 30-31, 2013 at the US Grant Hotel 325 Broadway San Diego, California, The National Women Veterans Association of America was to hold a lifetime of leadership awards …
Senate immigration bill: Reform or disaster?
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, July 5, 2013 — A recently passed Senate immigration reform bill seems to strike a balanced solution to immigration, with provisions to satisfy both sides of the political aisle. Indeed, many prominent Republicans helped to craft the newly proposed law which passed by 68-32. Those who instantly equate “bipartisan” legislation with …
Zapf Posts Impressive Numbers in First Filing Deadline
San Diego City Councilwoman Lorie Zapf announced that her reelection campaign raised more than $128,000 in just 4 weeks. City of San Diego campaign finance rules allow fundraising only after June 3, and the reporting period closed on June 30. In recent history, this is by far the most money raised in the first month of a campaign by any …
Why Rostra didn’t get an interview
In a broadcast response to NBC 7 reporter Rory Devine’s question as to why Mayor Bob Filner would grant interviews to some media outlets but not others, some insight from political consultant Bob Schuman: “He’s not really snubbing a station, he’s snubbing those that watch a certain station or read a certain blog.” That explains why Rostra didn’t get some …
Why would anyone think Filner would resign?
by Kirk W. Effinger Anyone who wonders why Mayor Bob Filner stubbornly refuses to resign in the face of the mounting evidence of his appalling behavior toward women over the years needs to spend a bit more time reading the transcripts or watching the video of his accusers recounting the details of his transgressions to get their answer. This is …
Jorgensen for Congress Raises Nearly $120K in Under a Week
Kirk Jorgensen for Congress raised more than $119,000 in just six days before the end of the second quarter in his bid for the California 52nd Congressional District.
FOLLOWUP: CA Assemblyman Rocky Chavez STILL using bad stats to justify his subsidy bill
I wrote about this topic before on 27 June. Assemblyman Rocky Chavez (nominally ‘R’) is pushing a new subsidy for CA state college students, freezing the tuition for a new student for up to six years. Aside from it being a bad idea, he’s using incorrect numbers to justify this new giveaway, AB 159. Specifically, he claimed that CSU tuition …
Question for the legal eagles!
If the common thought in the vapor is that “no woman is safe alone around Mayor Filner” wouldn’t it be prudent for the City Council to adopt a rule / law / policy that forbids the Mayor from meeting alone with any woman on city property or in his official capacity as mayor when off site? It may save millions …
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