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. …
Escondido Votes on Sanctuary Status Tonight
North County – Once again the battle ground zero for the local immigration fight will be in Escondido tonight as the council decides if it will continue to support its No-Sanctuary City policy or rescind it, along with opposing the new immigration law in Arizona. Councilwoman Olga Diaz has asked the council for the two part agenda item because she …
Politics At Ten Paces?
People have told me several times recently how dismayed they are at a growing lack of civility in political discourse. They’ve said to me that it’s never seemed as bad as it is now. This is my cue to remind them that 206 years ago in 1804, sitting Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr shot and killed former …
AD 78: Powell Endorsed by Hunter, Packard
From the Rick Powell campaign… Former Congressman Ron Packard’s endorsement comes on the heels of Congressman Duncan D. Hunter’s and adds to the momentum behind Col. Rick Powell as he seeks the Republican nomination in the 78th Assembly District. www.VoteRickPowell.com MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2010 Contact: Élise L. Dufresne (619) 341-4435 Congressman Ron Packard Endorses Col. Rick …
Breaking: Party can donate as it sees fit to San Diego candidates
In the ongoing legal machinations over City of San Diego contribution limits, the Republican Party within the last hour heard that the emergency motion to lift the stay on donations to its endorsed candidates was granted. This means that the GOP is able to make direct contributions to its candidates – in any amount. The Party is now also able …
Preacher Arrested For Being Honest About the Bible
A street preacher in Cumbria, England was recently arrested. His crime: Saying that homosexuality is a sin. I have news for you: According to the Bible, homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1). Maybe you don’t believe in the Bible but is belief now going to be mandated by law? The police officer approaching the man asked if he was expressing …
Gardner press conference yields few new details
Now that John Gardner has been convicted and sentenced to three life terms in prison for Chelsea King and Amber Dubois murders, the San Diego law enforcement community held a collective press conference to answer questions from the media. While many questions were asked, reporters were left with confirmation on details dug up during the investigative phase of the double …
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