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 …
Jeff Stone Ignores Race for Humanity Issues
As a follow-up to Marion Ashley’s guest commentary, I am happy that the Riverside chairman of the Board of Supervisors is so passionate about helping organizations in the community. I hope he will become a better advocate of taxpayer funds and ask his colleague Jeff Stone some tough questions. What Supervisor Ashley does not seem to understand is that this …
GOP: LABOR BOSS LORENA GONZALEZ RESORTS TO RACE BAITING TACTICS IN CHULA VISTA
From the local Republican Party… SAN DIEGO — Just when you thought you had seen it all, Lorena Gonzalez’ Labor Council hits a new low with a disgusting, race baiting ad on Spanish language television designed to scare voters into voting No on Proposition G in Chula Vista. The ad claims that the Arizona law just passed will result in …
Bill Horn has earned a New Term as our County Supervisor, in North County’s 5th District
Native San Diegan. Graduate of Mission Bay High School and San Diego State (where he joined pro-Civil Rights protests in the 1960s). Post-graduate studies with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, seeing plenty of combat against North Vietnamese regulars and eventually became Captain Bill Horn. When Vietnamese refugees crowded Camp Pendleton in the mid-1970s, former Marine Bill Horn became the …
‘Tis the Season for Political Mailers: Day 17
Seventeen days in and fifty pieces of primary mail later, one thing is for certain; Lorie Zapf’s City Council campaign is spending an exorbitant amount of funds on literature. To date, her camp, the Lincoln Club of San Diego County, the San Diego Republican Party, and various consulting firms have sent a combined total of sixteen different items my way. …
County Grand Jury: We Need the SD Competition Ballot Measure
Great news! Today’s report from the San Diego County Grand Jury adds momentum to our campaign to pass the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure. -Carl San Diego County Grand Jury Issues Report Supporting the Need for the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure Report Confirms Managed Competitions Produce Millions in Taxpayer Savings SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Grand Jury …
Mail and Ads Galore
Candidates and consultants are taking the opportunity to send along their PDFs and clips. Here’s a hodgepodge: Jim Duffy for Sheriff radio spot… Duffyradio Bill Wells for AD 77 mailer (a reader sent it, not the campaign, so it is a scan of the back only)… http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Wells-Mailer-2-back-001.jpg Christine Rubin for AD 77 mailer… Rubin Republican Rick Powell for AD 78 …
LA County Board to boycott Arizona in a 3-2 vote
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution by a 3-2 vote to boycott Arizona despite numerous objections from county residents. It was supervisors Michael Antonovich and Don Knabe who did not want the boycott and Zev Yaroslavsky, Mark Ridley-Thomas and Gloria Molina who voted to boycott the Grand Canyon State. In an article from the Los Angeles …
San Diego Minutemen Endorse Bill Wells For State Assembly
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2010 CONTACT: Eddie Sprecco 619-889-1348 (El Cajon) The Bill Wells for Assembly campaign today announced yet another major endorsement by a local grassroots organization. The San Diego Minutemen have announced their backing of Conservative Republican Bill Wells in his run for the State Assembly. “Bill Wells is the only candidate in the 77th Assembly race …
Stone’s Pattern of Abuse Should Disqualify Him in Minds of Voters
The following appears on the FlashReport today: by Scott Barnett It should come as no surprise to the readers of this website that occasionally in politics, a politician will say one thing and do another. But never in my career have I seen such a blatant display of hypocrisy than I have after observing Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone’s campaign …
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