An issue that had completely disappeared from my view was thrust in front of me this morning when I opened the U-T to find that a repeal of the death penalty had qualified as a California ballot initiative for November. I am not in the mainstream of conservative thought in my opposition to the death penalty; but my reasons that …
Nathan Fletcher Launches New YouTube Ad: “Grover And Me”
As Nathan Fletcher’s recent gains have come not at the expense of Carl DeMaio but rather Bob Filner (and to a lesser degree Bonnie Dumanis) it seems local Democratic operatives are growing frustrated and starting to dig in to newly Independent Nathan Fletcher’s background. Not to worry though, as long as Nathan doesn’t have a long history with the Republican Party or …
BREAKING: Hilliard exceeds $100k in personal donations, lifting donor cap for competitors
Jarl Turner of Turner Consulting provided a heads up that County Supervisorial candidate Carl Hilliard recently donated $100,000 of personal funds to his campaign coffers, thus triggering the ability for his competitors to exceed the usual maximum limit of $500 from individual donors. The Registrar of Voters office confirms the information, indicating a $100,000 donation from Hilliard to his campaign …
How I kicked elitist Bank of America’s butt across the entire state of California
In the last few days a story has emerged concerning the Bank of America terminating all dealings with their existing corporate customer because the company — horrors! — manufactures firearms. http://www.rogerhedgecock.com/story/17668445/bank-of-america-drops-mcmillan Naturally gun owners are incensed, as am I. But I’ve had a longstanding dislike for B of A. We had quite a row years ago — they “done me …
How things change
You know, it wasn’t that long ago, about a year at most, even more recently in the minds of many, when the nearly presumptive leader in the San Diego mayor’s race, assuming she would run, was Bonnie Dumanis. That was one sentence, but maybe it covers all that needs to be said.
DeMaio Launches First TV Ad: “Uniting for Reform”
I’m excited to share with your our first TV ad! It’s called “Uniting for Reform” and it focuses on our positive vision for ending the dysfunction at City Hall that has led to slashed services and decaying infrastructure in recent years. Here’s the full ad: http://youtu.be/SkbSpjE_2Y8 Please help us get our message to as many voters as possible! We expect to …
Social Security will fail 3 years earlier than predicted just last year
It’s becoming an annual “surprise” announcement — social security is going to fail even sooner than previously predicted. In this latest revision, three years sooner. Meanwhile our ruling Nero’s fiddle away in D.C. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303592404577362052094040414.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_5 WALL ST JOURNAL April 24, 2012 Stress Rises on Social Security Report Says Program Will Exhaust Reserves Three Years Earlier Than Expected By DAMIAN PALETTA Social …
Three fiscal hawks in 76th Assembly District
Guest Commentary by Brian Brady Stop Taxing Us, the Carlsbad-based taxpayer advocacy group, held its annual tax day rally in Oceanside last week. Over 1,000 people watched as three state legislative candidates publicly promised the taxpayers of the 76th Assembly District that each one refuses to vote for higher taxes, refuses to eliminate deductions or credits unless marginal tax rates …
Solemn, clueless writers at NY TIMES make unintentional fools of themselves on video they produced
This video of solemn, disgruntled, baffled, clueless NEW YORK TIMES writers — bitching about losing their coveted guaranteed defined benefit (DB) pension plan — looks like something the ONION would have produced — only the NY TIMES version is funnier. It’s worth a viewing. “I’ll be eating cat food”? Living in “cardboard boxes”?? CAUTION: Don’t eat less than 60 minutes …
Join Me
San Diegans have a clear choice in this election: The far right has a candidate who thrives on playing political games and re-fighting old battles; the far left’s candidate is a career politician with tired ideas, beholden to the same old interest groups. I’m offering a different approach — someone who will work with all San Diegans to solve problems …
School vouchers gain ground — Wake up, California GOP!
For me, the “wedge issue” that could reverse the dreary GOP appeal to minorities is school choice. It’s something I’ve championed for decades. No single measure could better help minorities than offering everyone options to seek better educational choices for their kids. Democrat minorities understand and appreciate this option better than white suburban Republicans, but everyone would benefit — except, …
Fletcher Woos Vet and Big Changes at U-T and Voice
Politics & Media Mashup My veterinarian asked me yesterday who I like in the mayor’s race. I turned the question around and asked her who she and her husband like. They are registered Democrats. They’re not extremists but they are among the people who feel disillusioned by President Obama and his moderate positions, compromises and move to the middle. “Filner …
Response to latest political attack from our opponents
“The latest attack from our opponents is more politics as usual. This one will backfire too because we welcome a discussion of Nathan’s remarkable legislative record of passing landmark legislation like Chelsea’s Law, tax reform, and regulatory relief. In just three years in office, Nathan Fletcher has been an author to more pieces of legislation than Bob Filner has in …
Fletcher AWOL from Assembly sessions
SAN DIEGO — Nathan Fletcher’s press release attack on District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ integrity is a new low. As the County’s top prosecutor, Bonnie makes tough decisions every day and she makes those decisions based on the law and what is the right thing to do. Bonnie is doing her job as District Attorney during this campaign. Fletcher, on the …
Trouble in Paradise?
After the failed missile attack Team Carl launched at Nathan during last night’s debate we’re hearing there’s quite a bit of finger-pointing and blame game going on at Team DeMaio. We’re hearing Duane Dichiara is responsible for the debate flop and folks are not happy about it. Whether or not there’s a potential shake up remains to be seen. Luckily …
Texts from Mayoral Candidates II
After receiving this text of San Diego County GOP Chair Tony Krvaric… …each San Diego Mayoral Candidate sent back the following response: Soldier. Warrior. My best campaigner. Political hack. Bully. My best campaigner. We have no port. There is no port in San Diego! There are no ships down there!! Tony has experience leading a large organization and experience is …
76th AD hopefuls have Debate in Oceanside … Douglas and Chavez split with Hodges on Prop. 29 Tax, Part-Time Legislature
Six weeks to Election Day in the open 76th AD, and North County voters are getting a better view of the three leaders trying to succeed the termed-out Martin Garrick. Thanks to this debate coverage by the Coast News key differences are emerging. Farrah Douglas and Rocky Chavez back a Part-Time Legislature, while Sherry Hodges is against. Chavez and Douglas oppose Prop. 29’s Tax increase on tobacco, …
Sunday at Skyline Church: Glenn Beck, James Robison and Jay Richards
By Brian Williams/Green Flash Public Relations Topic: America’s Return to Her Moral & Fiscal Foundations Goal of the day: To equip people with the principles that matter – because the answer is not in a party or person (candidate) or policies – but principles….principles that have ongoing value. James Robison and Jay Richards – co-authored a book, INDIVISIBLE: Restoring Faith, Family, …
AAPC’s position on “push-polling”
from John Nienstedt On May 23, 1996 the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) received a letter signed by thirty-one of the nation’s top public opinion pollsters condemning the increasingly common practice of “push-polling,” where phone calls aimed at voter persuasion are dishonestly presented as surveys of public opinion. The AAPC board joined the pollsters in condemning this practice as …
DeMaio Proposes 100-Day “Managing for Results Plan” to Restructure City Government & End Automatic Salary Hikes
Taps 5 Members of “Management Transformation Team” Carl DeMaio today unveiled his 10-point “Managing for Results Plan” detailing reforms DeMaio will accomplish in the first 100 days to restructure city government into a leaner, performance-based organization. “If we want to improve results for taxpayers, we must fundamentally change how city departments are managed,” DeMaio noted. “Leadership starts at the top …
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