Here’s more of Michael Barone’s November 9th speech at the Uni- versity of San Diego law school. His address is part of a lecture series sponsored by community leader Joan E. Bowes (pictured). (A) ‘OPEN FIELD’ VS. ‘TRENCH WARFARE’ Perhaps the most-original of Mr. Barone’s insights is that the Red State/ Blue State/Trench Warfare period of 1995 to 2007 is …
Every Day is Veterans Day
From the Revolutionary War to today’s operations in the Middle East and around the world, America’s veterans have carried the torch against our nation’s number one enemy: tyranny. Our veterans defended our rights in World War II, served with honor in Vietnam, and have — since the Declaration of Independence — kept America free.
Statement Re: ACORN Operative on Tape
From the local GOP… SAN DIEGO, November 11 – Chairman Tony Krvaric today issued the following statement following the discovery of audio recordings where ACORN organizer David Lagstein is suggesting a whitewash by Attorney General Jerry Brown of the investigation into the apparent ACORN misconduct uncovered earlier this year: We can recall the appalling videos from the National City office of ACORN, where an employee …
Rexford Sounds Off in Poway News-Chieftain
In an article written by editor Steve Dreyer and published today, Poway City Councilmember Betty Rexford blames high level city staff for pitting her fellow councilmembers against her. Your thoughts?
Too Quiet on the O’Side Front
None of our in-the-know bloggers are going to take even a short, one paragraph stab at how the Rocky Chavez vacancy in Oceanside will impact the city? How about what it means — if anything — to the union led recall effort of Councilman Jerry Kern? Can Kern and his supporters successfully turn this into a call for stability, just …
Results of San Diego GOP Straw Poll
As the evening wore on last night, several hundred people ended up coming over to the Annual San Diego GOP Straw Poll to vote. I’m in a bit of a rush today so I will only cover the top of the ticket… maybe someone else can pick up the ball and report everything else. Whitman came in at 67%, with …
Michael Barone’s Brilliant Speech at USD last night on the 2009 and 2010 elections and what’s driving the GOP revival
The man who brings us the “Almanac of American Politics” every two years was in San Diego on Monday Night for an hour-long speech. Nationally-known author Michael Barone titled his talk, “Are we in for a New Era?” and Barone answered “No”, that Barack Obama’s elec- tion is not a generational watershed. Barone told some 300 listeners in the USD …
Jenkins: Get a load of chamber follies in Encinitas
If you missed it on Sunday, here is the link to U-T columnist Logan Jenkins’ piece on the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, which duly notes SDRostra as a player in the reefer madness… http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/08/get-a-load-of-chamber-follies-in-encinitas/
GOP Straw Poll
Tonight is the local Republican Straw Poll and an election for an officer that had to resign because she left or is leaving town. Lower turnout than I would have hoped for an event like this.
Sheffo Responds to Stocks
Let’s make it very clear we are not about to allow a never-ending tête-à-tête every time a couple of individuals happen to have a difference of opinion on this blog, but when it comes to political differences, as opposed to personality issues, a fair debate is warranted. So, in response to Encinitas Councilman Jerome Stocks’ post of yesterday, in which …
The Fall of the Berlin Wall – 20th Anniversary
From the CRP… California Republican Party Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and President Ronald Reagan’s Leadership State Republican Party today releases video marking historic event SACRAMENTO — Marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the California Republican Party released a new video highlighting President Ronald Reagan’s key role in leading …
Rick Amato Does Radio “Chicago Style” Monday Night on KCBQ
Talk show host Rick Amato will broadcast a special show tonight from the San Diego County Republican Party Sheriff’s Candidate Forum & Statewide Straw Poll event at the Town & Country Hotel. The forum runs one hour beginning at 6 p.m.; the straw poll follows at 7 p.m. Rick’s show will air from 9 to 11 p.m. with complete coverage …
Go Pound Sand
I recently received an email requesting monetary or other donation to the Young Republicans Christmas party. I like the Young Republicans and have previously donated to their cause, which is likely why I was on the email distribution list. What made this request irritating if not brain-dead stupid is that the name under the ask was one “Joe Sheffo”, V.P. …
Open Government and Marti Emerald
While I don’t have the endless sources that Mr. Murphy does, I did get an interesting email from one of my friends in Grantville last night. It sounds like the local community groups in the 7th Council District are still none too happy with Emerald’s Advisory Councils. The email: “Brian Peterson who is the President of the GAG (Grantville Action …
Voices on Healthcare
My Sunday San Diego column at FlashReport… I attended the annual Grossmont Hospital Foundation gala last night while Congressional voting was taking place on healthcare. Some say it wasn’t a good night for hospitals to celebrate, but the Grossmont event was scheduled long ago and Nancy Pelosi didn’t ask about any scheduling conflicts. Any night that the community comes together …
Lawmaker pay cuts legal, commission boss insists
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/capitolalertlatest/026853.html http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/2309392.html I’m in utter amazement reading that there are elected officials (“Legislature’s top administrators”) in Sacramento that are protesting the 18% pay and benefit cuts that have been proposed by the California Citizens Compensation Commission. First off all, if these elected officials can’t handle this cut, then resign or don’t run for reelection. No one is forcing you to …
It is a Holy War Whether You Like It or Not
It only took a little over 10 months for us to be attacked on American soil under the Obama administration. For all the arguments that can be made against President Bush, at least he kept us safe at home during the eight years after 9/11. If it can happen in the center of Ft. Hood, a U.S. military base with …
Democrats Health Care Reform Tried and Failed: Haven’t We Learned from the Mistakes of the Past?
WASHINGTON. D.C. – With unemployment rate rising to 10.2 percent (crossing the double-digit threshold for the first time since 1983), representing a loss of 190,000 jobs, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) questioned the sincerity of the Obama Administration and Congressional Democrats today who claim they are “saving or creating” jobs yet continue to …
Back on Each Other’s Christmas Card List
Dave Allan and Dianne Jacob get friendly at the East County Albondigas gathering on Friday, November 6.
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