The following appeared in The Washington Times yesterday… Guest Commentary by Janette Littler and Bob Schuman Callidus Consulting Group Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi uttered powerful words upon becoming speaker of the House: “I accept this gavel in the spirit of partnership, not partisanship, and look forward to working with you on behalf of the American people.” What happened to that …
Invitation to Brian Jones Fundraiser at LaHaye’s Home
You are cordially invited to attend A very special reception honoring Brian Jones Republican Nominee, 77th Assembly District Hosted by Drs. Beverly and Tim LaHaye At their beautiful home in Alpine (Address provided upon RSVP) Thursday, October 28, 2010 5:30pm Private Reception $1,000 Per Couple Photo Opportunity and signed copy of Dr. LaHaye’s latest book “Edge of Apocalypse” 6:00pm General …
Mitrovich: The citizens should have no say on higher taxes
San Diego “icon” George Mitrovich penned a column for the Daily Transcript today, Anti-tax zealotry and Proposition D, which starts with the most amazing of lines… Any state or municipality becomes dysfunctional when voters have veto power over taxes. He goes on to write… Anyone looking today at California government, a model of dysfunction, would find the challenge to prove …
Up in smoke? California’s quest to legalize pot
Get enough signatures to get Proposition 19 on the California ballot – check. Raise enough money to educate the voters – check. Convince dark blue Californians that legalizing marijuana is a good idea – not so easy. Proposition 19 is a ballot initiative that would effectively end prohibition of marijuana production, possession, and consumption. While the little green plant would …
Know Your Taxpayer-Friendly Candidates on Election Day
In this difficult economy, San Diego families have made financial cutbacks, and small business owners are making difficult sacrifices to keep their doors open to the public. Unemployment is still high, and sales revenues in our region are sagging. Now isn’t the time for a tax increase, but elected officials at San Diego City Hall and San Diego Unified School …
Update — GOP Lead is 12 points (48 – 36) in latest San Diego Vote-by-Mail returns
Here is an Update on yesterday’s report of Mail Votes received to date at the San Diego Registrar of Voters. Among the over 190,000 mail ballots processed to date, 44% are from registered Republicans, 35% from registered Democrats, 17% non- partisan and 4% minor parties. But in ballots processed on October 25th alone, the GOP lead expanded to 12 points: …
Gentlemen, Here’s Your Guide
“Anyone can be heroic from time to time, but a gentleman is something you have to be all the time.” -Luigi Pirandello Sure enough, being a gentleman entails living like one. America beckons for more of them in this day and age. The question looms–are they out there and willing to proudly tout themselves more? I am confident they are. …
The General and the Librarian
The latest salvo in the Proposition D campaign involves a mobile billboard, a four-star Marine Corps general, a librarian, and outrage about public pensions. The No on D campaign debuted its latest weapon by parking it right in front of the Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on Convoy Street as people arrived for the Asian Business Association Rice Club debate on Prop …
GOP Election Night: Taking Back America
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Interesting Fletcher Questions
From this morning’s Twitter feed… @FlashReport says… @nathanfletcher begins run for San Diego Mayor? $20k in polling and $300k+ in tv buys – for reelection to safe seat? http://twitter.com/#!/FlashReport/statuses/28808788131 @FlashReport says… Is Assemblyman Marty Block (D) also boosting @nathanfletcher for Mayor in his ads? http://twitter.com/#!/FlashReport/statuses/28808990600 @FlashReport says… U.S. Rep. Bob Filner, who is looking at a run for SD Mayor, …
The Genius of Prop A
Proposition A, the County wide ban on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) is the most brilliant proposition I’ve seen on a ballot in a long time. The reason I love this Prop is not just because it bans union blackmail of merit shops by requiring they hire union labor and pay into union pension and health care plans in order to …
Arizona replaces controversial signs warning residents of illegal drug activity
Arizona signs confirming that drug and human smuggling activity was taking place well inside the Arizona border have received a face lift and now offer campers and hikers different information when they travel to the Arizona public land regions. The new sign now reads, “Visitor Information Update – active federal law enforcement patrol area, clean-up and restoration crews at work, …
HJTA: Harkey, Hollingsworth are San Diego’s Top Taxpayer Advocates for 2010
How taxpayer-friendly is your local representative in Sacramento? The results are in from the 2010 Legislative Report Card issued by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA), one of California’s oldest and most respected taxpayer advocacy organizations, and San Diego Assemblymember Diane Harkey and Senator Dennis Hollingsworth received the highest “A” grades (94.7% and 96.9%, respectively) within the San Diego delegation! The Report Card, …
Surge…Republicans take 9-point lead (44% to 35%) over Democrats in San Diego County Mail ballots received by Registrar of Voters as of Today
National political trends and hard work by the Republican Party of San Diego give Republicans a healthy early lead in Mail Ballots handled to date by the SD County Registrar of Voters. As of midday Monday, registered Republicans made up 44% of the total 191,080 ballots received, compared to 35% who are registered Democrats. Non-partisans are at 17%, and the minor parties make up …
Mexican agents graduate from ICE’s first immigration training program
In an effort to assist Mexico in its immigration and customs law enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security graduated the first ICE 10-week training class meant to sharpen Mexican authority’s ability to secure their homeland that has been ravaged by drug cartels. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton joined Mexican Secretary of …
What do Browned-Out Firetrucks do in Their Free Time?
That can’t be safe… …or legal?
Valencia Beaten to a Pulp
I THINK I am breaking this story… At approximately 1:30AM this morning Andrew Valencia, candidate for Sweetwater Union High School Board, was assaulted while delivering signs near Imperial Beach. Valencia, who was accompanied by volunteers for most of the night, was momentarily alone in a local fast-food restaurant taking a quick break from dropping off candidate signs when two males …
Why I’m voting no on Proposition 21 (State Parks/Vehicle license fee)
Because Politicians lie and break promises and that is a fact. Let me explain. First of all, I grew up camping throughout the Western US, Canada and Alaska. I strongly support our County, State and National Park Systems, and I believe that our Park Systems are greatly underfunded. So with that in mind, why would I be voting “No” on …
Got No Campaign Dough? Go Viral! (And Win Swell Prizes)
Everyone in politics knows the importance of money. Big campaign war chests scare off competitors, get you lots of TV time to say whatever you want, and fund the fees of every consultant in the universe which means your opponent can’t hire the big talent. So if you’re an underfunded campaign, you’ve got to rely on creativity. Thank God for …
Phone from Home to Defeat Prop D
Can you help Councilmember DeMaio stop the Prop D half a billion dollar money grab? Here’s an easy and simple way to help… As the public employee unions continue to spend millions on false mailings and tv ads based on shameful fear tactics, the No on D campaign needs your help to get the truth out to voters. We’re providing …
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