W.C. Varones and Left Coast Rebel attended the Ron Paul event held yesterday at UCSD. W.C. has a great post on the event. Left Coast Rebel is promising one. From W.C. Varones’ blog: He hit on all the topics you’d expect – the war on drugs, the debt and deficit, central planning, the TSA, big government destroying the economy, the …
Bonnie Brings her A-game to Mayor’s Race
Politics & Media Mashup Bonnie Dumanis brought her A-game to the San Diego Mayor’s Race this week. The District Attorney and mayoral candidate smacked Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, who is campaigning hard to be San Diego’s next mayor, for what she called his “About Face on a Woman’s Right to Choose” in a post on Rostra: Until now, Nathan Fletcher has received …
Dumanis Spokeswoman Responds to Fletcher’s Weak Defense of His Sudden Interest in Choice
SAN DIEGO — Jennifer Tierney, spokeswoman for District Attorney and Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis, today issued the following statement responding to Nathan Fletcher’s weak defense of his sudden interest in choice and women’s issues: “If Nathan Fletcher has always been pro-choice he has a funny way of showing it. “Fletcher’s pro-choice claim is not supported by his record, his actions, …
America’s top 650 CEO’s rank California “the worst state in which to do business” for the 8th straight year
Here’s the latest update to my “Breaking Bad” California fact sheet. America’s top 650 CEO’s rank California “the worst state in which to do business” for the 8th straight year (May, 2012). http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business-2012 It’s worth reading the short article above, and especially the part about California. Here’s that California excerpt: California’s enduring place of perpetual decline continues in this year’s …
California – The Land of (Missed) Opportunity
Ten years ago Apple was worth $10 billion dollars. Today, the world’s most valuable company boasts a worth of $600 billion. This kind of incredible growth in such a short period of time can only happen in America. In addition, these numbers speak nothing of the revolutionary advances Apple has made to the way we do business and the improvement …
Ron Paul rEVOLution comes to UCSD on May 4
See updated info at bottom of post… by Brian Brady If you’re wondering why thousands of people flock to hear Presidential candidate Ron Paul speak, you’ll have a chance to experience it in person, on Friday, May 4, 2012. Elizabeth and Paul Goodrich, leaders of UCSD Students for Ron Paul, snared the sage candidate to speak at the Warrren Mall, …
Yes on A launches Facebook page
From the Yes on A folks… Yes on Proposition A, The Fair and Open Competition Ordinance for the City of San Diego, has launched its Facebook Page. We encourage all supporters of Fair and Open Competition and Contracts Online to Like and Share our page. Let’s all do are part to help Prop A succeed this election cycle. Please log …
CRP mailing aids Scott Sherman in the “open” San Diego 7th City Council District
The California Republican Party sent this mailer in support of District 7 native Scott Sherman, the endorsed D7 city council candidate. District 7 is “open” since incumbent Marti Emerald fled relocated to the new 9th District drawn by the Kangaroo Court Redistricting Commission in 2011. Patrick Henry High School football veteran Scott Sherman is a successful local businessman. And yes, Sports Fans, where you went …
DeMaio Unveils Plan to End DROP “Double Dipping” in Pension System
Councilmember Carl DeMaio, one of the primary authors of the Prop B Comprehensive Pension Reform (CPR) Initiative, today unveiled another sweeping pension reform proposal to end the notorious DROP Program in the city’s pension system. The DROP Program allows city employees to retire in place and retain their jobs for up to five years – resulting in a “double dipping” …
New Dumanis TV spot focuses on experience, proven ability to make togugh decisions
San Diego — District Attorney and Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis today released a new television ad that draws a strong contrast between her opponents and Dumanis’ years of chief executive experience as the county’s top law enforcement official. “As District Attorney, I make tough decisions every day,” Dumanis says on camera. “As Mayor, I’ll do the same at City Hall.” …
San Diego County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Endorses Nathan Fletcher
The San Diego County Deputy Sheriff’s Association today announced they endorsed Nathan Fletcher for mayor, citing his independent voice and ability to work with broad coalitions to keep the public safe. “We are proud to endorse Nathan Fletcher for mayor of San Diego,” said DSA President Dave Schaller. “During Nathan’s career he has demonstrated his commitment to keeping the people of …
Response to Bonnie Dumanis’ Desperate Attack
“It is uncharacteristic for Bonnie to launch desperate attacks. It’s the unfortunate result of a campaign with no message or money. Nathan was rated as 100% pro-choice by Planned Parenthood. Past procedural votes have been misconstrued by some, but Nathan’s position is clear. He is pro-choice.” -Amy Thoma “I’ve known Nathan for years. He has always been pro-choice and has …
Fletcher does about face on a woman’s right to choose, discovers women’s issues
SAN DIEGO — District Attorney and Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis, who has a broad coalition of women supporting her campaign, today called Planned Parenthood’s recent ratings of the Mayoral candidates a wake up call for San Diego voters. Dumanis has received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood of San Diego, based on her support for issues of importance to the …
Lincoln Club Releases 2012 Endorsements
The following is for the June 5th Primary. You also can view the Club’s endorsements on its website: Candidates and Propositions Federal Elizabeth Emken, U.S. Senate Darrell Issa, 49th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives Duncan Hunter, 50th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives Brian Bilbray, 52nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives State George Plescia, 39th District State Senate Brian Jones, 71st District State Assembly Diane Harkey, …
Violent Threats By Occupy Sweetwater Result In Restraining Order
Following a school board meeting on April 16, Sweetwater Union High School District Trustee John McCann was giving an interview with a news station when members of the Occupy Sweetwater group began heckling him and yelling. Occupy member Maty Adato called McCann an a**hole, while Kathleen Cheers told a bystander, Jimmy Delgado, that she had warned her husband she would …
Nathan Fletcher Announces Women For Fletcher: 1,000 Strong and Growing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73u8ADinJw The Fletcher for Mayor campaign today unveiled more than 1,000 women who support Nathan Fletcher’s vision to move San Diego forward. The 1,000 women reflect the broad coalition supporting Fletcher’s campaign. They are mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, lawyers, businesswomen, non-profit leaders, students and more who represent the diverse population of San Diego. Women for Fletcher unveiled the broad coalition …
The Mail is Here!
From the Carl DeMaio Campaign: Response from Nathan Fletcher Campaign: Fact Check: DeMaio’s Deceptive Attack on Nathan Fletcher’s Record of Accomplishment Today, the Carl DeMaio campaign dropped a misleading, negative mailer attacking Nathan Fletcher’s record in Sacramento. A check of the facts is below. Click here to continue reading.
National Prayer Day, Thursday May 3rd, San Diego ceremony at the County Administration Center’s Flag Pole
For the 12th time, USMC vet and Purple Heart recipient Supervisor Bill Horn will preside at a local event recognizing National Prayer Day. It will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:00 at the Flag Pole on the east side of the County Administraion Center, 1600 Pacific Highway. Salvation Army musicians will perform accompanying melodies. In 1952, the United States Congress established an …
Nathan Fletcher Releases New Television Ad, “Endorsement”
The Fletcher for Mayor campaign today announced they are launching a new television ad. Entitled “Endorsement,” the ad will run on broadcast television starting immediately. The ad showcases San Diegans explaining why they support Nathan Fletcher in their own words.
Bipartisan Supporters Featured in Second DeMaio Ad: “Strong Man, Strong Plan”
We released our second TV ad today called “Strong Man, Strong Plan” which features testimonials from some of our Democrat, Republican and Independent supporters. My record of bringing San Diegans together to reform city hall is clear. We’ll win the fight against City Hall insiders by bringing the people together in 2012. http://youtu.be/j9CYpnS66Jw
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