“It’s unfortunate the DeMaio campaign doesn’t believe it’s an effective use of Nathan’s time to work with the Democratic Governor, Democratic Speaker, Democratic Pro Tempore and Republican Caucus Chair to protect children from sexual predators. The DeMaio campaign’s attacks only highlight the difference between Nathan who works with both sides to solve problems versus DeMiao who prefers pitchforks, press conferences …
New TV Spot Highlights Dumanis’ Bold Plan to Fix City Schools
Focusing on her commitment to fix San Diego’s schools, District Attorney and Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis released a third television ad highlighting her eight-point education reform plan: ‘Framework for America’s Finest Schools.’ “I’m the only one with a bold plan to fix city schools and the experience to get it done,” says Dumanis in the spot, which is running on …
Future Fletcher Voters in Poway?
On Monday night, mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher held an unusual teletown hall according to a couple of people who contacted me. One would think it was a campaign forum with Fletcher talking about himself and why he thinks he should be mayor. One problem: The people who told me about the forum live outside the City of San Diego; specifically …
The labor unions’ private sector pension bomb
One example: Labor’s actuarial reading of one SEIU fund for health-care employees finds it 100.4% funded. Credit Suisse’s fair-value reading finds it 49.6% funded—or some $6.8 billion in the hole.
Fletcher skips 35 floor votes today, plus controversial tax committee vote
Assemblyman Fletcher maintained his impeccable 70% 71% absence rate today. The State Assembly voted on 35 proposed laws today, bringing Fletcher’s total missed votes to a whopping 263 this year. In addition to the floor votes, Assemblyman Fletcher skipped a vote on a controversial tax increase that was voted on in the Revenue and Taxation committee. For the full story, see …
Bonnie Dumanis Deserves Her Pension…
KPBS published interviews with all the major San Diego mayoral candidates over the weekend. In Bonnie Dumans’s interview she revealed she’s “earned” her $200,000 pension but doesn’t think others should have one. See below: http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/may/14/bonnie-dumanis-says-she-deserves-pension-supports-/ District Attorney and mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis says when she retires, she stands to earn just under $200,000 for her pension. She also supports Proposition B, which …
Proposition B Will End Pension Spiking
From The Lincoln Club of San Diego County:
New Channel 10/Survey USA Poll — Carl DeMaio 31%, Bob Filner 21%, Nathan Fletcher 21%, Bonnie Dumanis 13%
Channel 10 News and polling firm Survey USA just released a new Mayoral Poll and their conclusion is that “Carl DeMaio appears to have locked-up one of two runoff spots … with a fierce fight for the second runoff position … On Monday, Council member DeMaio gets 31%, Nathan Fletcher and Rep. Bob Filner tie for the second runoff spot, …
After a Rough Week, What Does Team Fletcher Have in Store?
It was a rough week for Team Fletcher. Let’s recap the week’s events. Sunday (5/6/12) The BIG endorsement of Carl DeMaio from the UT San Diego. Monday (5/7/12) A mailpiece highlighted Nathan’s record of voting for tax increases. Fletcher’s high rate of no-shows and missing votes caught up with him when he asked to be removed from his Committee to …
San Diego tea party Proposition Recommendations
My fellow SLOB, W.C. Varones, has posted tea party recommendations for this June’s ballot. Since there is no official tea party position, and everyone can claim a leadership role in the tea party, I am following suit. I am a resident of the city of San Diego, so I am not covering propositions in El Cajon, Oceanside or other areas. On to …
Gov. Jerry Brown: State budget deficit now $16 billion — up slightly from his $9.2B deficit revision in January
Gov. Jerry Brown: State budget deficit now $16 billion Gov. Jerry Brown said in a video release today that California’s budget deficit has mushroomed to $16 billion, nearly twice as high as the $9.2 billion he estimated in January. Gosh, what a stunning revelation! Who’d a thunk it? http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/05/gov-jerry-brown-state-budget-deficit-now-16-billion.html#disqus_thread#storylink=cpy But the good news is that it’s not Assemblyman’s Nathan Fletcher’s …
How Was DeMaio’s Private-Sector Work Different from a CPA or Attorney?
Guest Column by Brian Brady The far-left (and Nathan Fletcher, when finding it politically convenient to join the far left) criticize Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio for his private-sector business success: “I do find it interesting that you made all your money off of government contracts and you say people shouldn’t have wages or salary out of line (with the private …
U-T Editor Puts Paper in Awkward Position
Politics & Media Mashup Some believe Nathan Fletcher is at war with U-T San Diego. I wouldn’t call it war, but relations certainly are chilly. Fletcher’s expectations for his morning newspaper aren’t what they used to be. That might not be a big deal if the election wasn’t less than a month away. For all its troubles, the U-T is still the …
What Nathan Missed…
Assemblyman Fletcher edited out the last part of the KUSI story in his web video that can be seen below. No sad music, but here is the rest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKDodQht4s4&feature=youtu.be
How do you know?
I haven’t posted in years but this seems like a good time to start again. If you haven’t yet read Roger Hedgecock’s column in the UT titled How Do You Know?, I suggest you read it. Then whatever you want to say about the kind of mayor Nathan Fletcher would be, ask yourself, how do you know? _____ Full disclosure – …
2012 Election Predictions: What We Can Expect From President Obama
From Bob Siegel’s column, Forbidden Table Talk on Communities@Washington Times.com Originally written: May 8, 2012 No political satirist can resist the temptation to make election year predictions. True, some of these predictions are so easy; they could be made by a trained chimpanzee. Nevertheless, my crystal ball is now out of the attic and dusted off for all to see: …
Farrah Douglas was a Republican, and then a Democrat, and then a Republican
By Ryan Trabuco I must first preface this post by saying I have come to know Farrah Douglas through my volunteer efforts within the local Republican Party over the last few years. I respect Farrah. She’s an accomplished woman, and I believe she’s done an admirable job on the Carlsbad City Council. However, when a legitimate issue is raised about …
Time to Rally the Election Tea Party in East County
This is a MUST ATTEND EVENT for ALL TEA PARTIERS AND ALL TAXPAYERS!!! Click for details We are going to have our TEA PARTY RALLY at the… Prescott Promenade on Main Street in EL CAJON 200 MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA – 92020 http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/Prescott-Promenade-200-E-Main-Street-92020-US Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: 1:00pm until 3:30pm Just SOME of our speakers include: Rick …
DeMaio Releases Ad “One Man”
Today our campaign released its third television ad “One Man” that focuses on my detailed and comprehensive plan to fix the budget problems that have plagued San Diego for nearly a decade. I hope this ad will focus the discussion on important solutions to reform the fiscal problems in San Diego. http://youtu.be/_of0Rb1P-oc DeMaio’s detailed plan and record of results …
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