DeMaio Campaign Launches Second TV Ad “Leading By Example”

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With five weeks to election day, the campaign of San Diego Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio launched its second General Election TV ad entitled “Leading by Example.” “Last week, we were proud to have earned the endorsements of San Diego’s most prominent Democrat, Dr.  Irwin Jacobs, and the city’s highest-elected Republican, Mayor Jerry Sanders,” noted Ryan Clumpner, Campaign Manager.  “San Diegans …

Why I urge a “no” vote on Propositions 30 and 38

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Are you tired of the failure on the part of our representatives in Sacramento to create a real balanced budget without the usual “smoke and mirror” approach, or using overly optimistic revenue projections that are never reached (or even end up close)? Are you tired of the “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today” approach? Are you sick …

The Steve Danon Race for Supervisor – Restoring The Public Trust

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During the past few years, public trust in government has deteriorated—and rightfully so. Leaders at all levels of government have thrown fiscal restraint out the window and prioritized their own political interests above the public good. And frankly it makes the job much harder for those of us who haven’t! Now, more than ever, we need candidates for office who …

NCTimes: Kern, Feller and Dykes for Oceanside

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From the North County Times… Oceanside has numerous strengths that other cities can only dream about: an oceanfront harbor and the neighboring beaches that abut it; a near-perfect climate; a world-famous mission that draws tens of thousands of visitors per year; a nearby military base that provides a solid tax base. And yet, compared with its neighbor to the south, …

Jerry Brown Tells Californians They Can ‘Eat High Speed Rail’

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Guest Commentary by Thomas Del Beccaro California has long been a national leader. In industries such as aerospace, entertainment, agricultural and hi-tech, to name just a few, the Golden State has historically led the way. Today, however, California is the trendsetter in such statistics as unemployment, foreclosures, deficits, unfunded pension liabilities and government workers. Rather than concentrate on bringing back …

Barack Obama earns an “F” in leadership

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Guest Commentary by Barry Willis Never before in my history as a “likely voter” have I seen so much at stake as in this upcoming election.  As an American who, out of frustration, became a tea party organizer and who cares deeply about our country, I am very troubled by this president’s lack of leadership on so many issues. Let’s …

DeMaio and Filner are Close

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Jen Jacobs, of Sunshine Strategy (great name, but no relation) dropped some serious news on the Mayor race today. I don’t think I am the first one with the news, but seeing as posting credible polls is sorta my thing, I need to share. Below is the release and the polling memo. Mayoral Independent Expenditure Campaign Announces Recent Poll Results …

The California Farm Bureau has endorsed Rocky Chavez

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As Joe Biden might say, this is a big “F@#%&in deal”! The California Farm Bureau has endorsed Rocky Chavez. Sept. 25, 2012 FARM BUREAU ENDORSES CHAVEZ FOR STATE ASSEMBLY A candidate with a history of service and a commitment to economic development, Rocky Chavez, has earned the endorsement of the state’s largest farming organization in his bid for the state …

Legislators call upon CALTRANS to make it Right for Veterans

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San Diego – On Friday, Senator Mark Wyland (R-38) and Assemblyman Martin Garrick (R-74) were joined with many notable retired military at the gates of Miramar National Cemetery where they called upon CALTRANS to fulfill its pledge to install freeway signs off I-805 designating the appropriate exits for the Miramar National Cemetery. Over the course of several months, requests by …

Mayor Jerry Sanders Endorses Carl DeMaio for Mayor

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“Carl DeMaio has the right management skills and collaborative leadership style to bring people together to solve problems.” Stressing the importance of keeping San Diego on the path of fiscal and economic recovery, Mayor Jerry Sanders today endorsed Carl DeMaio to be San Diego’s next Mayor. “Carl DeMaio has the right management skills and collaborative leadership style to bring people …