With just two weeks left I managed to get my hands on what will likely be the final poll in D6. Howard Wayne 35 Lorie Zapf 31 Steve Hadley 9.5 Undecided 9.5 Kim Tran 9 Ryan Huckabone 6 I’m sure Lorie Zapf’s ‘artificial supporters’, Howard Wayne’s union thugs, and Kim Tran’s family members will be by shortly to comment. Related …
Faith Leaders Endorse Jones in 77th AD
For Immediate Release Contact: Asher Burke May 25st, 2010 (858)735.8074 Vice Mayor Jones Receives Dr. and Mrs. Tim LaHaye’s Endorsement for Assembly Race The LaHaye’s join growing number of Pastors/Faith leaders rallying to Jones. SANTEE – Dr. Tim LaHaye (President of LaHaye Ministries), and Mrs. Beverly LaHaye (Chairman, Concerned Women for America) have recently announced their endorsement of Brian Jones …
‘Tis the Season for Political Mailers: Day 9
We are officially two weeks away from the June 8 California primary and judging from the political mail that keeps rolling in, my USPS postal carrier must be working overtime. This past weekend, I received various slate mailers from a wide spectrum of slate mailer organizations. The California Federation of Teachers sent me their official election guide in which they …
Bill Wells Featured on FlashReport: MARKET SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE
The Honorable Bill Wells, Candidate for Assembly, AD 77 May 25, 2010 As a Conservative I am frustrated by the overwhelming push to have government be the solution to all problems. So I was happy to read a story of a novel approach taken by a Sacramento Hospital to limit their own exposure to waste and abuse of their resources. …
McClintock, Hedgecock & Rider agree on CA props
It’s not always the case. But on the June CA statewide props, we three agree. Yes, no, no, yes, yes. Roger Hedgecock’s endorsements can be found here. Mine have previously been posted on this website. And below are McClintock’s prop endorsements for this June — and his rationale: Prop. 13. Seismic Retrofits. YES: Earthquake proofing your house shouldn’t trigger a …
HJTA: Greed and Ambition Fuel Prop. 14
RIDER COMMENT: Prop 14 is NOT an “open primary” proposition. But it WILL effectively eliminate third parties from ballot qualification in California, and will ban write-in votes. And this supposedly promotes democracy?? — Greed and Ambition Fuel Prop. 14 May 24, 2010 By Jon Coupal Promoters of Proposition 14 on the June ballot are calling it the “open” primary. Ah …
California Pro Life-Council Endorses Bill Wells
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2010 CONTACT: Eddie Sprecco 619-889-1348 (El Cajon) The Bill Wells campaign continues to attract significant support from conservative grassroots organizations and today announces the support of the California Pro-Life Council. The California Pro-Life Council (CPLC) is the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee since 1971. CPLC is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated …
Health care bill’s form 1099 Frankenstein
Sometimes I get irritated at my own laziness. But after all, I’m retired! Here’s an outrageous item I meant to post over 3 weeks ago, but let slide. Thankfully my bro-in-law Adam reminded me to get going on this. This 1099 provision in the massive health care bill is madness. Apparently it means my (and your) SS# or TIN (business …
Embracing change – blacks run for higher office as Republicans
In a pivotal year for politics, many incumbents are either stepping aside or losing their primary races; this transformation is putting many new faces on the ballot. A surprise component is the large number of black candidates making the leap into the world of political office; however 32 of these candidates are running on the GOP ticket – not the …
Escondido sides with Arizona’s new immigration law
The residents from Escondido, California packed the City Council chambers to show their support for Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law. The southern Californian residents wanted to challenge Councilmember Olga Diaz’s attempt to chastise Arizona. “Those who support Arizona outnumbered the opposition 10 to 1. It seemed that some of those in opposition had been ‘imported’ from outside Escondido to protest,” …
DeMaio Urges Yes on Prop C — For Veterans
DeMaio Urges YES on Prop C Measure Will Honor Our Local Veterans By Fixing Flaw In City Charter SAN DIEGO – San Diego Councilmember Carl DeMaio urged voters in the City of San Diego to vote Yes on Proposition C – Limitations and Credits for Veterans Preferences Points. “San Diego is quintessentially a military town – and we are proud …
‘Tis the Season for Political Mailers
To a political nerd, such as myself, there is nothing quite as exciting as going to the mailbox during election season and examining the day’s collection of glossy double-sided political mailers. Since I am new to California and thus a recently registered voter, I was not expecting to receive much mail this election cycle. However, my name and address apparently …
“Don’t vote Republican” and your reason is???
The writer of this letter to the Opinion section of the Poway Chieftain suggest that we should not vote Republican because they vote to cut. Yes, that is right in a lot of cases, but how are we going to even attempt to solve Sacramento’s budget woes if we don’t cut? Raising taxes and fees, especially during tough economic times, …
Oh That’s Right, Mexico Has Another Border. Did They Forget To Mention It?
During his pampered visit to the United States, Mexican President, Felipe Calderon condemned the new Arizona immigration law (which simply enforces our federal law). Says Calderon: “Criminalizing immigration, which is a social and economic phenomena, this way opens the door to intolerance, hate, and discrimination.” Oh, I see. “Intolerance, hate, and discrimination.” I wonder how many people in our country …
The NRA’s “Anti-Endorsement” in Sheriff’s Race
Guest Commentary by Michael Schwartz You can’t find an intersection in San Diego that isn’t plastered with the name of at least one of the three candidates for the office of Sheriff. The attention given to this race is not surprising since there is no elected incumbent for the highest law enforcement position in the county. We’ve seen some unusual …
Cap Weekly: AD 77 and SD 36 among “primary contests to watch on Election Day”
Yes, we already knew that. But, here is the story from Capitol Weekly. Most importantly, here are the pertinent sections related to the San Diego area contests… AD 77 – This seat came open two years early when Assemblyman Joel Anderson, R-La Mesa, decided to mount a bid for state Senate. Another three–way race, this one includes El Cajon City …
Council Votes Down Attempt to Debate Arizona Law
Squashed by a majority of Escondido City Councilmembers, the attempt by liberal member Olga Diaz to debate and denounce Arizona’s immigration law (SB1070) and to rescind Escondido’s current resolution opposing sanctuary status did not get a hearing. The council voted 3-2 with Diaz and Sam Abed voting no, to oppose the attempt to discuss the issue. This means that our …
Please Comment Here on Senate District 36 Candidate Guest Columns
All of the candidates have now submitted a guest column. Click on the names below to get to each commentary. In the race to succeed Dennis Hollingsworth for State Senate, instead of reader discussion ensuing separately on each of the candidate commentaries, please enter your comments below this post. Here are the individual links to the candidate guest columns…. Joel …
Greg Stephens on the Race for the 36th Senate District
SD Rostra invited the Republican candidates competing in the 36th State Senate District race (succeeding Dennis Hollingsworth) to submit a guest column. The commentaries have been posted in the order received prior to the deadline. Candidate submissions received after the original postings have been added as they came in. The following was received after the deadline… Guest Column by Greg …
Bill Wells Gains the Support of California Dental Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2010 CONTACT: Eddie Sprecco 619-889-1348 (El Cajon) The influential California Dental Association (CDA) has weighed in on the 77th Assembly District Race in support of Bill Wells. The CDA has been a factor in many local primaries recently and have put their support behind Healthcare Professional Bill Wells in the form of a max-out contribution. …
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