http://riderrants.blogspot.com/2012/11/put-paycheck-protection-prop-on-every.html One lesson from the election I HOPE “my side” now understands and should support — we need to CONTINUE to use the proposition system against the labor unions and the left. Hit ’em with propositions they must fight, or else these unions risk dying from the passage of such reform measures. After all, the left doesn’t hesitate to hit …
NBC: Lincoln Club Leader Drops Republican Affiliation
NBC’s Wendy Fry posted a story last night that sheds some light on San Diego’s post-election fallout: David Malcolm , co-chair of the Lincoln Club’s political action committee and one of the organization’s top donors, re-registered as a “decline to state” Friday. Malcolm, a lifelong Republican, said he has been frustrated with partisan rhetoric on both sides of the aisle …
Don’t forget – Prop 30 failed in SD County
While Prop 30 passed handily statewide, it failed equally as handily in San Diego County. It failed 46%-54% in SD County while passing 54%-46% statewide. I did my job opposing Prop 30!! 😉 Just glad I wasn’t campaigning in LA, or SF, or SAC. Note to local SD politicians (especially Filner) — don’t think you can get tax increases easily …
Barack Obama beat Carl DeMaio
I said this Tuesday evening and I’ll say it again today; Barack Obama defeated Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner was along for the ride. I’m not making excuses but it appears that the top of the ticket is going to have a lot of influence on the San Diego Mayoral general election in the future. The North County Times explained …
Thank You
San Diego is an amazing city – and it is time to come together to put the best interests of our city first. All the votes are still being counted, but as the current tally shows us coming up short, I intend to support Bob Filner as he begins transition efforts. Nevertheless I want to assure every San Diegan that …
Election Update
Thank you very much for all of your help with my campaign for Congress. As you may know, I trail my opponent, Scott Peters by 685 votes. There are 475,000 ballots that still need to be counted in the county. This race is far from over. The next release of numbers will take place today, November 8th at 5:00 pm …
But He Got Osama bin Laden
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, November 5, 2012 — Four years should be enough time for a clear assessment of President Obama’s foreign policy. But don’t expect deep, nuanced discussions from his defenders. Any critique of “the Obama Doctrine” regarding countries such as Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Israel and Libya is swiftly silenced with a favorite …
Post-election update of Rider “CA vs. other states” fact sheet
Salient excerpt from my post-election CA fact sheet: Prior to Prop 30 passing, CA already had the second worst state income tax in the nation. Currently our 9.3% tax bracket starts at $48,029 for people filing as individuals. Now our “millionaires’ tax” rate is 13.3% – including capital gains. Increased taxes now start at $250K. CA now has by far the …
November 6: A Devastating Election For Republicans
November 6, 2012 will long be remembered by Republicans nationally as, well, a really bad election day. Governor Mitt Romney’s loss to Barack Obama, when the President was forced to run for re-election on the economy, in a bad economy, smarts. Losing a significant number of U.S. Senate races where polls and pundits had put the GOP in the hunt …
Thoughts and Discussion
Aside from (or in addition to) the facts of last night, as well as that the remaining ballots and the trends between mail ballots and polling place ballots might make at least a couple of area races still in play, please post your thoughts in the comments. In other words, use this space for a post election rehash and/or discussion …
Study: Majority of Votes Cast in SD Mayoral Election Will be Absentee Voters
For The First Time, Absentee Voters Will Dominate San Diego City Mayoral Election SAN DIEGO – In the past three San Diego mayoral elections, the majority of votes in the general election were cast on Election Day. However, a new analysis by the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR) projects a historic change this year, as mailed ballots …
FlashReport’s State Ballot Recommendations
From our media partner, FlashReport… The following are FlashReport.org’s recommendations on the eleven measures that will appear on the November ballot measures. These positions were arrived at through discussion by the members of our editorial board. http://www.flashreport.org/blog/2012/11/05/frs-recommendations-on-ballot-measures/
Don’t let Munger buy the 76th state assembly district seat
Guest Commentary by Maureen Guffanti Don’t let California billionaire Charles Munger, Jr. buy the 76th state assembly district seat. Munger likes moderate, or RINO, Republicans, not conservatives. Conservative Sherry Hodges has extraordinary grass roots support, but will billionaire Munger succeed in buying the 76th state assembly district seat for moderate Rocky Chavez? What did Munger donate? And who is Charles …
Together we can set a course to restore our economy
I have spent my entire life in San Diego and have been surfing these waves since I was a child. I fondly remember growing up in Imperial Beach, the son of a naval officer and Australian war bride. Today, I am a proud husband and father of five beautiful children, which fills my life with joy. In order to secure …
Mark Powell: Join Jerry Sanders in his support
From Mark Powell… I’m honored to share with you that I’ve been endorsed this past week by Mayor Jerry Sanders in my campaign for the San Diego Unified School District School Board. I hope you’ll join Mayor Sanders in casting your ballot for me, Mark Powell, tomorrow when you go to the polls. I have 20 years of experience as a classroom …
El Cajon Watch: Hope and “Change” and Lincoln Club Mail
Ben Kalasho is raising a ruckus in El Cajon, while challenging incumbent Councilmembers Bob McClellan and Bill Wells, and appointed incumbent Tony Ambrose. The Kalasho ruckus is not so much over his chances, but his background. He believes in change, lots of it. He ran for Santee City Council two years ago and lost. He was registered as an independent. …
Miller campaign: Dumanis makes Jim’s case
From the Jim Miller for Judge campaign… Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “A people who trade their freedom for security deserve neither.” Jim’s opponent has run on only one position; as a deputy DA he will keep us “safe” as a judge. He brings 29 years of viewing everyone before him as a criminal. What a small window to …
The “Great” Rostra/FlashReport San Diego General Election Contest
It’s that time again, peeps! Show us your political prognosticating prowess. The contest all the poli-hacks have been awaiting. At least that’s what some tell me, even if they don’t admit it to anyone else. As a reminder, Christine Moore won the primary contest, in the most competitive finish yet. She hasn’t yet collected on the meal, but we haven’t …
California Liberty Republicans Endorse Mitt Romney for President
A group of California “Liberty Republicans” has issued a statement supporting Mitt Romney for President of the United States. The group represents a significant body of the support in California for Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s campaigns for the Presidency in 2008 and 2012. Most are also members or former or current officers in the Republican Liberty Caucus and Campaign for …
2009 Rider PR – “California’s bogus think tanks – and media bias”
San Diego Tax Fighters 10969 Red Cedar Dr. San Diego, CA 92131 Voice: (858) 530-3027 Email: RRider@san.rr.com Monday, 6 April, 2009 Press Release – Authored by Richard Rider California’s bogus think tanks – and media bias I guess I retain a special place in my heart for San Diego Union-Tribune reporter/columnist Dean Calbreath. His poorly reasoned and misleadingly referenced liberal …
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