House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) released the following statement today regarding ACORN’s appointment of former Massachusetts Attorney General and President of Common Cause Scott Harshbarger to lead an internal investigation into ACORN’s activities:
Poll finds Majority of San Diegans Oppose ACORN, Support Gov Fund Cuts
According to the results of a SurveyUSA poll released last Thursday, 2 out of 3 San Diego residents aware of ACORN have negative impressions of the community-based organization, which is now embroiled in a national scandal exposed by conservative activists affiliated with BigGovernment.com. The poll, which surveyed 500 San Diegan adults, also found that residents are strongly in favor (67%) …
Senator Collins and I Write to 7 IG’s to Investigate ACORN Spending
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Susan Collins (R-Maine) and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) have sent letters to the Inspectors General (IG) for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the Department of the Treasury, the Elections Assistance Commission, the Department of Labor and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) calling on them to “review grants, contracts, entitlements and other forms of assistance to ACORN and its affiliates.”
Chula Vista’s Flawed Appointment Process, Different Politicians, Same back rooms deals
Just a few short years ago (4 to be exact) the City of Chula Vista went through an appointment process to fill a seat that was vacated by Patty Davis due to illness. The process was similar to other appointments prior for Port Commissioner, but was deemed flawed by many in Chula Vista, including liberal politicians Pamela Bensoussan and Rudy …
Time to Go, Bob.
Many in San Diego have said for years that Bob Watkins had a promising future in elective office. He did of course serve on the County Board of Education, but that clearly was for him a low-level stepping stone to something higher profile, such as County Supervisor, State office, or even Congress. As far back as 1988, Watkins toyed with …
Sunday’s Washington Post Details ACORN in Crisis More Than A Year Ago
Tune in tomorrow morning to Fox News Sunday w/Chris Wallace as ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis and I have what I’m sure will be a spirited discussion. In the meantime, the Washington Post has a game-changing story in Sunday’s paper that includes a depiction of an organization in crisis going back to 2008 – the Post has obtained notes from an ACORN board meeting from August of 2008 that are very revealing.
A Great Encinitas weekend is available for you. Family friendly fun…
This is a great weekend in Encinitas. The 30th Annual Wavecrest Woodie show is Saturday, September 19 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Moonlight Beach. Arrive early, enjoy a pancake breakfast served by the Encinitas Firefighters from 8 AM to 10 AM, and then view the hundreds of beautiful Woodies on display, the hardest part will be deciding which one …
Is D1 Now Democratic?
Is the City of San Diego’s District One now firmly in the Democratic column? I was rummaging through some of my old computer files this morning, and came across some interesting 2007 voter registration numbers from the City Clerk’s Office. Comparing them to the most recent voter reg report, which you can find online here, shows two important things: 1) …
Celebrate Constitution Day Today!
On September 17, 1787 our Founding Fathers ratified the Constitution of our great nation. On the 222nd anniversary of this event, what have we become as a country? The Constitution and its Amendments were created by a freedom loving group of people who had fought the hard fight and won. They fully understood what it was like to live under …
Supervisor Bill Horn backs probe of ACORN voter registration project
Conservative county Supervisor Bill Horn is on-board with Governor Arnold’s plans to investigate ACORN California activities. Horn specifically wants to safeguard the democratic process at the polling place. In a statement issued today, Horn said: “If allegations of criminal acts, including slavery and human smuggling in San Diego County shown on news video by independent filmmakers are true, those responsible …
Sean Hannity shows ACORN San Diego Video on National TV.
Sean Hannity delivered the goods tonight, with another shocking video. It allegedly shows a San Diego-based ACORN employee discussing how to assist child prostitution. In this case it is charged that meant a “dozen” girls ages 13 to 15. You can see a 1-minute sample at this link, and judge the facts for yourself: http://www.breitbart.tv/breaking-fifth-undercover-acorn-video-shows-official-plotting-to-help-smuggle-sex-slaves/
Sean Hannity says next ACORN video is set in San Diego
Sean Hannity just said on his radio show today that the next “Totally Hidden” ACORN video airing on his TV show tonight is set here in SAN DIEGO. Hannity says the TV show runs at 9:00 Eastern time, or 6:00 pm Pacific.
The Turko Files Reports!!
A project has been trying to get off the ground since the City purchased the property in 2001. It has caused two seperate CEQA lawsuits and cost over a million dollars to get through the environmental impact report and legal fees. What was the City proposing? A cement plant? A power plant? A smelting plant? Nope, nope, nope. The City …
We’re Conserving Too Much and Now We’re Gonna Pay
You may have caught this article in today’s U-T regarding area water districts’ dilemma over the fact that San Diegans have taken their water conservation campaigns to heart. In some districts water usage is down 20 percent or more over the same period last year, causing water district revenues to fall accordingly. As such, many district managers say their boards …
9/11 – A Call to Action
Remember how our country united after the 9/11 attacks? Everyone’s individual recollection of that day is still vivid in our mind’s eye. Now, eight years later we the people are fighting another attack – on our liberty. Our spirit and our resolve as one nation that we espoused after the terrorists downed the Trade Center and hit the …
Talk Radio making Comeback
Good news this week on two fronts for conservative Talk radio in southern California. (1) Roger Hedgecock picks up a prestigious Los Angeles station for his syndicated show, as KFWB am-980 now carries him live from 3 to 6 pm. Getting a top station in a new major media market is a break-through for the “Radio Mayor”. (2) KFI drive …
Beating a dead horse back to life!
Very little time to post a “real” entry today, so the link below is offered as food for thought… and it makes me hungry! What are your thoughts? Now that Paycheck Protection has passed SCOTUS muster, should “powers that be” within the state of Kalifornia once again pursue an Idaho-styled initiative statewide? If so, when? in 2010, or 2012? http://www.scotuswiki.com/index.php?title=Ysursa_v._Pocatello_Education_Association
Rexford Recall Burning with New Revelations
The recall effort against Poway City Councilwoman Betty Rexford is gaining significant momentum. Most anyone who knows or hears of the Betty shenanigans is quite incensed that an elected official would use the power of office to push the city into going after her neighbors. But, new information makes some of that seem to pale in comparison. The latest just …
Council Candidate Must Advertise !
San Diego’s Tradition-Rich 2nd Council district seat is up in 2010. Here’s a preview.
What About the German Health Care System?
“Don’t you know that with our system here in Germany we are all treated like cattle.”
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