Early this week a mailer from the Joel Anderson for State Senate campaign came out and used a public quote from an on air interview in which radio talk show host Roger Hedgecock said of Anderson “Joel Anderson is the greatest freshman Republican from San Diego, ever”. Anderson never claimed an endorsement, most politicos know that Hedgecock rarely endorses, but …
Local Republican Voter Surge Still Rolling… Latest 36,087 Mail Ballots break down — 50% Republican — 33% Democrat — 14% Independent ……… (June 5 to 7)
36,087 more Mail Ballots have been processed by the SD Registrar of Voters (covering deliveries of Saturday and Monday). And the trend is the same reported here last Friday 50 % of those new ballots came from Republicans, vs. 33 % from Democrats, 14% Independent and 3% minor parties. This should aid candidates Bill Horn, Kevin Faulconer, Ron Roberts, Jay …
Fleischman: Joel Anderson…a Heartfelt Testimonial
The following commentary by Jon Fleischman is up on the FlashReport today. For many of the same reasons so eloquently noted by Jon, I support Joel Anderson for State Senate. That should come as no surprise to anyone. Joel and I have been friends for many years. Yet, I have many friends in politics that I would not necessarily endorse …
The Great 2010 Primary Election Contest!!!
It’s that time again. Stop what you are doing and take a stab. Send your picks to me at barryjantz1@cox.net (do not post them as a comment). Deadline is 7:55 p.m. on June 8 (or anytime before). Winners will be announced after the election, when I can get to it, or later in the case of any hand counts or …
Zapf Mail
Some mailers sent over by the Lorie Zapf for SD City Council campaign… LZ 01 Versus Contrast – B LZ 02 Numbers – B LZ 03 Signs – B LZ 04 Bubbles – B Please send any mail or ad clips to info@sdrostra.com
Naomi Bar-Lev on the Race for the 76th Assembly District
Guest Column by Naomi Bar-Lev Recently, the San Diego Union Tribune posed four questions to the 76th assembly district Republican candidates (view them here). One of the questions that was asked, Should Proposition 8 be overturned to again allow gays and lesbians in California to marry? My answer: I am for civil unions. The rights of adults to choose with …
Numerous inconsistencies in Sheriff Gore’s account regarding his FBI exploits
In a stunning turn of events, just days before the California primary, Sheriff Gore appears to have embellished his FBI exploits. Statements like “I stormed hijacked planes, I did all that stuff,” could have been exaggerated and needs further explanation. The emotional aspects of the San Diego County Sheriff’s race may have caused Gore, the current appointed caretaker of the …
CRA Mailer in East County
California Republican Assembly mail piece to high propensity voters in East County… CRA – Postcard Keep the cards and letter coming…to info@sdrostra.com
Weekend Campaign/News Hi-Lites
Where to start? In no particular order (other than the order in which we linked ’em)… SDUT: Anonymous City Hall blogger calls it quits UCG: Or does he/she?… Torn – I need time to think VOSD: Labor says Prop G Discriminates Like AZ Immigration Law SDUT: Language of distortion / Truth is casualty in unions’ political ad – “Its union-sponsored …
La Suer’s YouTube ads
Remember, we have invited all candidates and consultants to forward their mail PDFs and video or audio advertising clips to us at info@sdrostra.com. We will share them all here. Below is a plethora from Jay La Suer for Sheriff (Gore and Duffy are invited to send us what they would like as well)… http://www.youtube.com/jaylasuer#p/u/0/h62SER1F3WA http://www.youtube.com/jaylasuer#p/u/1/4Kh9EJiOycc http://www.youtube.com/jaylasuer#p/u/2/VS3u2ied76A http://www.youtube.com/jaylasuer#p/u/3/ipaYsBy9JRU http://www.youtube.com/jaylasuer#p/u/4/Wypb6oQgpX4 http://www.youtube.com/jaylasuer#p/u/5/2lsMp0m1qao
Insights from the Bottom of the Glass
The inaugural “First Friday Happy Hour for Conservatives” brought insiders together at the All American Grill in Hazard Center for an adult beverage (or two), commentary and predictions on Tuesday’s primary election from an entertaining round table of participants: David King, attorney and editor/publisher of San Diego News Room; John Nienstedt, President of Competitive Edge Research; and SD Rostra’s own …
Update….. Republican Mail Ballot Lead Hits 17% among 9,370 ballots tabulated June 4 in San Diego County…. [50% Republican vs. 33% Democratic]
The Republican edge in Mail voting continued to rapidly grow in San Diego County on Friday, June 4. Among the 9,370 vote-by-mails arriving at the Registrar that day, the GOP comprised 50%, vs. 33% for Dems, 15% Independent, and 2% minor parties. That’s a stunning 17% one-day lead. The GOP share of all 187,219 mail ballots received to date is …
DeMaio Proposes Marketing Partnerships to Generate Revenue for City
City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today released a proposal calling on the City Council modify its policies regarding City marketing partnerships with outside commercial entities. Official sponsorships, naming rights, advertising, and exclusive rights are just some of the forms of revenue-generating marketing partnerships that DeMaio wants to tap to help close the city’s structural budget deficit. DeMaio is proposing two marketing pilot programs to …
Shelia Jackson supports Lorie Zapf for City Council
OK, not really. Yet, if you read the Voice article this morning about supervisorial candidate Shelia Jackson’s home foreclosure, her words stand out a bit: Jackson said her foreclosure shouldn’t affect her campaign. “There are several people in this economic climate who have gone through that process,” she said. “If no one who went through that process was qualified, then …
Republicans Surge In Vote-by-Mail Ballots…. Their lead over Democrats zooms to 44% vs. 36% in San Diego County ballots returned so far
Early totals of returned Mail Ballots in San Diego County reveal a clear “enthusiasm gap” among the Parties. Figures released by the SD Registrar of Voters show Republicans made up 39% of Requested mail ballots…. but the GOP now comprises 44 % of ballots actually returned to date. Democrats are static at 36%, while independents drop from 21% to 17%, …
Bill Wells Endorsed by the East San Diego County Association of Realtors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2010 CONTACT: Eddie Sprecco 619-889-1348 (El Cajon) In another significant show of local support, the Bill Wells Campaign today announced the endorsement of the East San Diego County Association of Realtors. The East San Diego County Association of Realtors (ESDCAR) is a professional trade association that promotes the benefits of private property rights and assists …
In her own Words… NRA member Christine Rubin on the 2nd Amendment and State law
Here is more from Christine Rubin on the 2nd Amendment, from her own campaign website: “I support the repeal of AB 962. California should not have the right to regulate the purchase of ammunition. California also should become a “shall carry” state for law-abiding citizens to obtain a concealed weapons permit (CCW). Protection of one’s self or family should be considered “good cause”. I oppose any legislation …
Lorie Zapf Endorsed by San Diego Tax Fighters Lorie Zapf Endorsed by San Diego Tax Fighters
At this point it might be easier to post who isn’t endorsing Lorie Zapf for City Council (Unions, Donna Frye, Kim Tran and Family, and Citybeat) From the campaign: Lorie Zapf Endorsed by San Diego Tax Fighters The Lorie Zapf for City Council campaign today announced the endorsement by the San Diego Tax Fighters. The San Diego Tax Fighters is …
Second Amendment Open Carry Roundup
See information on tomorrow’s event. You are invited. By the way, is this an indication of being “soft on the Second Amendment”?
Christine Rubin is Soft on Second Amendment Rights
Second amendment rights are important. They are important because they are rights granted to us by the Constitution, from the very inception of our nation. For years now liberal progressives have sought to chip away at those rights. Christine Rubin, candidate for State Assembly in the 77th District, has recently declared publicly in the Family Values Voter Guide that she …
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