I got a call today from the Bilbray campaign, dialing me up from Del Mar (858-617-XXXX according to the caller id). A young man asked me something that was hard to understand because the voice quality of the call was garbled. I thought he asked if I was supporting Brian Bilbray, but in hindsight, I think he must have been …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Filner’s Risky Pension Borrowing Plan to Cost Taxpayers $335 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Filner’s Risky Pension Borrowing Plan to Cost Taxpayers $335 Million
San Diego Republicans prepare for election tonight at Town & Country
Last official, full committee event before the election is an opportunity for local Republicans to learn about the Party’s positions and get involved. SAN DIEGO — San Diego Republicans will gather tonight at the Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley to meet candidates, learn about the Party’s official endorsements and sign up to volunteer. The program will include a …
Union Tribune Endorses George Plescia for State Senate
By U-T San Diego Editorial Board The local state Senate race pitting Assemblyman Marty Block, D-San Diego, and former Assemblyman George Plescia, R-La Jolla, hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves. Redistricting set up a 39th Senate District that spans from Solana Beach to Point Loma and inland to Mira Mesa and Lemon Grove, one that looks like it could go …
Is support for veterans a false promise to voters in exchange for bonds?
Guest Commentary by Rick Alexander As a vet I’m ticked. This great nation has vowed, rightfully so, to never again treat its veterans the way we were treated during the Vietnam Era. But now it seems that if a special interest group wants anything from government or the electorate they simply attach the “veteran” label to the request, whether it …
The spike in fuel and my letter to Governor Brown
Like most of you, I am disgusted with the latest spike in fuel prices (okay, I understand that some of you more green-minded readers probably relish the spike in fuel costs). Each time there is a fire, mechanical closure or whatever at any of the refineries in California, I scream and shoot off an email to our elected officials in …
Marty Block’s 3 Strikes
A few months ago former Assemblyman George Plescia’s shot at beating current Assemblyman Marty Block was shaky. The 39th State Senate district, where Plescia and Block are facing off, has a seven point Democratic registration advantage and a likely November Dem turnout advantage of four points. That isn’t huge, but without a funding infusion the steady advantage goes to Block. …
Sacramento responsible for our sky-high gasoline prices
Here’s an excellent letter to the editor by my good friend Paul King on CA’s soaring gasoline prices (I updated and expanded the figures, and added verifying URL’s): The Los Angeles Times correctly reported that refinery problems were the major cause of the supply problem on the West Coast. CA once had 14 refineries producing the state’s unique blend of …
Al Gore Attributes Obama’s Debate Loss To Denver Climate
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times, Written by Bob Siegel SAN DIEGO, October 4, 2012 — The mainstream media has been throwing a hissy fit over Romney’s obvious Wednesday night victory. Television news commentaries are many and varied but they can be more or less synthesized like this: “Sure, Romney had a good night, but that was all because …
Dick Morris: Swing State Polls Are Rigged
From Dick Morris… After Wednesday night’s smashing debate victory for Romney, we may expect the national and swing state polls to change in the Republican’s direction. But not by as much as they should. These polls are biased in favor of Obama and here’s the data to prove it: From noted Republican pollster John McLaughlin comes a clear and convincing …
Amazing! I now think Romney has a VERY good chance to win.
For the first time since the start of the Presidential election cycle, I think the GOP has a very good chance to unseat Barack Obama. This first Presidential debate went VERY well for Mitt Romney — much better than I had anticipated. In contrast, Obama further demonstrated that he’s an empty suit. Maybe he would have done better with the “empty chair” …
I urge a “Yes” vote on Proposition 31
The New York Post recently noted the exact problem with California’s state budget — the rate of growth is higher than rate of inflation, for some years (1991 to 2009) even double the rate of inflation. Since our elected officials in Sacramento have shown they can’t balance a budget and need some guidance, Proposition 31 gives it to them. Among …
DeMaio and Dumanis Team Up on “Clean and Safe Schools” Initiative
Duo to Collaborate on Education Reform, School Safety, and After-School Programs Standing side by side with District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, San Diego Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio unveiled his “Clean and Safe School” Initiative — which dedicates more resources to school safety and after-school programs. As Mayor, DeMaio pledges to take an active role in education reform and forge partnerships with …
Evans responds to lawsuit
In response to today’s earlier post regarding a lawsuit filed yesterday against the San Diego Unified School District, Board President John Lee Evans sent the following to SD Rostra… It has come to my attention that my name was mentioned in a lawsuit by Brenda Campbell. I have not seen the complaint. Ms. Campbell was involved in a confidential, disciplinary …
Marty Block’s early release for violent offenders endangers San Diegans
San Diego, CA – George Plescia, candidate for the 39th Senate District, today denounced his opponent Assemblyman Marty Block for his vote for AB 109, the Democrat Early Release Program. Under this dangerous program, 52,000 offenders will no longer be serving time in state prison by 2013-14. They are instead being released into our local communities. “Citizens and law enforcement …
Never mind, Romney. It won’t be a real debate anyway
Originally published by Communities @ Washinton Times October 1, 2012 At long last, the first debate between President Obama and Governor Romney approaches. Many Conservatives view this as a make-or-break event for Romney. Everyone and his brother is offering advice to the poor guy. Relax, Governor, no matter how well you do, no matter what you say, no matter what …
Breaking: Lawsuit against San Diego Unified alleges vote trading by Board President Evans
Longtime educator tells Rostra “It’s their choice” whether the district sees her in court. “I want my job back.” In a lawsuit filed yesterday against the San Diego Unified School District, Board President John Lee Evans is alleged to have struck a deal to gain the teachers union endorsement and campaign contributions in exchange for the demotion of a district area …
Mark Powell: San Diego Unified School Board to Cut Year to 161 Days, One of the Shortest in the World
From the Mark Powell for School Board campaign… China – 200 School Days Germany – 240 School Days
Why has Mitt Romney stopped talking about the Middle East?
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, September 23, 2012 — Presidential candidate Mitt Romney continues to aggressively challenge Obama’s economic policies, but he’s been conspicuously quiet about foreign policy since being attacked by that pack of wolves called the mainstream media. After crawling away to lick his wounds, Romney 4.0 became 3.0 once again. Sooner or later …
SDCTA, POA & 10News Hosting Wednesday’s Mayoral Debate
With a focus on public safety and taxpayer issues, this should be a good one. Click here for details and here for the media advisory.
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