FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2010 Contact: Gino Folchi 916-319-2073 Harkey Named Vice Chair of PERSS Committee SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader Martin Garrick, of Carlsbad, today announced that Speaker John A. Pérez has made changes to the leadership of Assembly policy committees, designating Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point) as Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Public Employees, …
Duffy turned down on Ballot Designation
The Union-Trib’s Craig Gustafson just tweeted this… From: @gustafsoncraig Sent: Mar 24, 2010 1:57p Registrar of Voters officially rejects Jim Duffy’s bid to be called “Sheriff’s Lt.” on ballot as he tries to unseat Sheriff Bill Gore. On Twitter: http://twitter.com/gustafsoncraig/status/10997897719 My sources confirm that is the case, although the letter has not gone from the ROV to Duffy as of …
Sheriff Race Fundraising Totals
Just a quick post to show how money is shaping up in the Sheriff’s race. These are from the reports just filed for the period Jan.1 thru Mar. 17: Jim Duffy Contributions: $8,167 Expenditures: $30,009 Cash on Hand: $25,579 Debt: 0 Bill Gore Contributions: $34,550 Expenditures: $33,703 Cash on Hand: $112,829 Debt: $46,070 (all accrued expenses/no personal loans) Jay La …
Lawmakers want to ban happy meal toys to curb obesity
The ink hasn’t even dried on the new trillion-dollar entitlement health care bill and already lawmakers are gearing up with new legislation to curb societies ills. One lawmaker in California is moving to have toys banned in fast food happy meals. The proposed law comes from Santa Clara Board of Supervisor, Ken Yeager. “Fast food restaurants spend hundreds of millions …
Breaking News: Steve Vaus Launches Bid for Poway City Council in Recall Election
Steve Vaus, who successfully coordinated the petition drive to place the recall of City Councilwoman Betty Rexford on the ballot, today announced that he will seek the Poway City Council seat to potentially be decided as part of the June 6 election. On his website, Vaus announces, “I launched the Recall Rexford campaign with one goal . . .to give …
Health care debate dampens push for amnesty
“March for America” took place on Sunday, March 21, at Washington D.C.’s National Mall and it drew tens of thousands of activists from across the country rallying for amnesty. They carried banners from their home countries and signs reading, “You need us as much as we need you,” and “No human being can be Illegal.” Due to the pressure from …
Ed Herrera’s thoughts on Roger Hedgecock’s dismissal from CV Forum
Regarding last night’s candidate forum ongoings in Chula Vista and the “booting” of emcee Roger Hedgecock, SD Rostra asked Ed Herrera, president and CEO of the Chula Vista Civic Association, if he might consider submitting his take on the evening. We are pleased that Mr. Herrera was able to respond so quickly with the following, as a SD Rostra guest …
New Poll shows San Diego turning away from Obama — And They See his Health Care Plan making things Worse – Channel 10 and ‘Survey USA’ report
The downward spiral for President Obama has reached San Diego, according to a new poll issued by “Survey USA” and the fine folks at KGTV Channel 10. How new is it? The interviews were done Monday, March 22nd ! 500 randomly-selected County adults were sampled.. Just 16 months ago, Barack Obama won San Diego county by a stunning double-digit margin: …
Unsustainable Healthcare
Like our pension system, Medicare, Social Security and even Medical, the new healthcare bill is unsustainable. There is simply not enough income made in this country to tax it into existence. The only possible way to begin to pay for it would be massive cuts in the quality of health care. Rationing, poor quality and eventual death panels will replace …
The numbers are in for the latest reporting period in the 77th Assembly District
The numbers are in for the latest reporting period in the 77th Assembly District and I continue to be competitive with my two opponents that hold elected office. While many expected Brian or Bill to be the front runners, I have shown that this race is about the entire 77th Assembly District. We have all been challenged by the circumstances …
The Prince And The Pauper
I know I’ve been making a big stink about the SD City Council District 6 race and it looks like with good reason. I haven’t seen the Sheriff’s disclosure yet (you need to get it in person at the Registrar of Voters), but unless there are some real shockers in that it looks like the 6th District has the most …
November May Be Sweet, But I wouldn’t Count On It.
Well, they did it. They passed this monster health care bill, knowing full well that the high majority of Americans do not want anything to do with it. Speaker-of-The House, Nancy Pelosi lied through her teeth, claiming it was done “for the American people.” Conservatives are consoling themselves with the momentum of the Tea Parties, Town Hall meetings and recent …
Bill Wells Pulls Ahead in AD 77th Fundraising
El Cajon Mayor Pro Tem Bill Wells’ campaign for the 77th Assembly district continues to gain strength and a commanding fundraising lead. In just the two weeks since incumbent Joel Anderson declared his run for State Senate, the Wells campaign pulled in over $25,000 worth of contributions from a large number of donors. The other candidates in the race combined …
12,000 US bank failures vs. TWO Canadian banks
http://open.salon.com/blog/richard_rider/2010/03/22/12000_us_bank_failures_vs_two_canadian_banks 12,000 US bank failures vs. TWO Canadian banks Canada is no free market country. But according to the Heritage Foundation’s 2010 ranking of countries’ relative “Economic Freedom,” Canada (national health care and all) is the 7th most free country in the world. The U.S. has dropped to 8th. But at least we still beat the pants off North Korea! …
San Diego Police dodge a DNA bullet
San Diego Police Department dodged a potentially explosive public relations bullet when it was determined that John Gardner’s DNA was not found on the swab taken from a female “robbery” victim, Candice Moncayo, who was assaulted on December 27, 2009 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park following the homicide of Chelsea King last month. Local law enforcement agencies failed to test …
It Took a Carter to Get a Reagan
There must be a silver lining to this complete power usurpation by the Democrats with the socialist health care takeover. Blatantly ignoring the will of the people, Obama twisted arms and lied his way into convincing his party members to vote his way and virtually alter the United States of America. Stupak literally sold his soul to the devil …
Candidate Steve Danon sends a shot across the Bow!
The Smiling Spotlight received this missive today. The third District race isn’t until 2012, but it’s already heating up and if this is any indication it’s promising to be a very aggressive campaign. From: STEVE DANON March 22, 2010 To: Chairwoman Pam Slater-Price San Diego County Board of Supervisors 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 335 San Diego, CA 92101 Dear Chairwoman Slater-Price: …
If You See a Man Dressed Like A Sheep, It Must Be Time For the Golden Fleece Awards!
Just like the swallows returning to Capistrano, when a man in a sheep suit is spotted running around San Diego you know it’s time for the annual San Diego County Taxpayers Association Golden Fleece & Golden Watchdog Awards. Sure enough, the first sighting was made last week. We’ve captured it for you here on San Diego Rostra. This year’s theme: “Alice in …
Obama Discussion: Simplistic or Nuanced?
Remember all the commentary back in 2008 after Pastor Rick Warren interviewed both presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama? Those who favored McCain pointed out how direct his answers were when Warren threw out questions such as “Does evil exist?” Those siding with Obama talked about McCain as if he gave overly simplistic answers. They enjoyed pointing out how …
Senator Graham threatens immigration over deemed health care
Graham told Democrats, if you force health care on the American people you can kiss immigration reform goodbye. “If the healthcare bill goes through this weekend, that will, in my view, pretty much kill any chance of immigration reform passing the Senate this year,” Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said late Friday. Senator Graham put it all on the line for Latinos. …
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