RECORD BREAKER: Carl DeMaio Raises Over $250K in Just 24 Hours from Online Grassroots Donors DeMaio’s average contribution just $72 from nearly 3500 donors; counting loan from candidate, campaign starts with more than $500,000 cash-on-hand San Diego — In just the first 24 hours of his candidacy for Congress, Carl DeMaio broke a record for a Republican congressional candidate by …
Reactions to DeMaio jumping in Congressional race
The Republican field may be growing in the 50th Congressional District, but Carl DeMaio’s announcement yesterday that he would enter the Duncan Hunter fray resulted in somewhat of a larger splash, especially after he teased the decision a few days in advance on social media and his radio show. Here’s some of the local reaction… John Dadian, Political Analyst: “Carl …
DeMaio announces he’s “in” for Hunter seat
“Former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio on Monday announced he will mount a primary challenge to Rep. Duncan Hunter (R), the fifth to announce a primary challenge for the California congressman so far.” Read it at The Hill. DeMaio announcement press… Carl DeMaio Announces Campaign for Congress: Join The Fight to Take Back California! Prior post, last Friday… https://twitter.com/dtmcculloch/status/1157312719889952770
Deputy District Attorneys & San Diegans Against Crime Endorse Steve Vaus for County Supervisor
The San Diego Deputy District Attorneys Association and San Diegans Against Crime have endorsed Mayor Steve Vaus for San Diego County Supervisor. “Mayor Vaus is strongly committed to public safety and is a steadfast supporter of the Deputy District Attorneys who ensure that the dangerous criminals in our community receive the tough sentences they deserve,” said Bryn Kirvin, President of …
Anderson leads Vaus in Supervisor’s race fundraising
PRESS RELEASE ANDERSON WAY AHEAD IN SUPERVISOR RACE FUNDING Anderson $368,000 vs $164,000 for Vaus 60 percent of Anderson’s contributions come from East County Community vs 32 percent for Vaus. East County Republican Senator Joel Anderson (Ret.), candidate for San Diego County Supervisor District 2, has $367,910 “cash on hand” according to the July 31, 2019 campaign filing. These funds …
I am confident on Climate Change — I don’t know where I stand
Guest Commentary by Sage Naumann In politics, the overwhelming trend is to pick a side and pick up a sword in an effort to avoid being inevitably devoured by both sides on any debate — it tends to be quite black and white. As a student of political science and philosophy, it’s more difficult for me to admit a lack …
San Diego Republicans Launch Website To Cover Local News
SAN DIEGO — The Republican Party of San Diego County today launched San Diego News Desk – a website with a focus on local news and events but also state and federal news with a nexus to the greater San Diego region. San Diego News Desk will cover politics, the economy, education, and military issues using a team of dedicated …
Q2 Tally: Carl DeMaio Raises $471,152 Online with Reform California
Average Contribution of $37 Power DeMaio’s PAC- 96% of Funds Raised Remain Available for Campaigns San Diego – As Republicans nationwide continue to struggle with online fundraising, one bright spot comes from an unexpected place: California. Former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio has built an expansive and powerful online statewide grassroots donor network as he leads his Reform California …
Larry Wilske approaches $400,000 raised in campaign for the 50th Congressional District
Retired Navy SEAL Larry Wilske declared his candidacy for the House of Representatives in California’s 50th Congressional District just after St Patrick’s Day. He was the endorsed Republican candidate in 2014 to face off against long-time incumbent Susan Davis. Since then, Wilske and his wife moved from their Mission Hills home to Descanso. Wilske was the first declared candidate in …
Atkins, Gloria, and Maienschein cannot solve the housing shortage they created
If you are upset by the high cost of housing in San Diego County, throw Brian Maienschein, Todd Gloria, and Toni Atkins out of office. All three sat on the City Council and supported restrictions on development in the earlier part of this century. All three were elected to state legislative offices and all three supported Senator Atkins’ “mortgage tax”; …
Breaking: Former Escondido Mayor Sam Abed files to run for Congress in Hunter seat
Sam Abed, the former Mayor of Escondido, yesterday filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run for the 50th Congressional District, currently held by Duncan Hunter. SD Rostra reached out to Abed for a statement. He responded later in the day (this post was updated). “I am busy talking with grass-roots, civic and community leaders and my supporters, …
AMERICA, the most beautiful sound this 4th of July
AMERICA, the most beautiful sound this 4th of July (What unites us is far greater than what divides us) Guest Commentary by Hon. Fred Schnaubelt AMERICA. The most beautiful sound I ever heard. America, America, all the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word. On this July 4th AMERICA of mass immigration is fulfilling the dreams of those …
SDUT Watchdog: Hunter used campaign funds to finance multiple affairs, prosecutors say
From the detailed SDUT article by Jeff McDonald… “The 12-page motion filed Monday contains multiple examples of Hunter engaging in affairs and allegedly using political contributions to finance them.” ….. “The prosecutors’ motion to admit evidence of Hunter’s alleged infidelity said they tried to work with Hunter to avoid publicizing his alleged indiscretions. Specifically, they asked him to stipulate to …
The Hill: Issa mulling Hunter seat
Former Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is eyeing a return to Congress, as his nomination by President Trump to lead a U.S. trade agency stalls in the Senate. Issa, who left the House in early January after not seeking reelection, is carefully tracking the federal corruption case involving GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter, whose San Diego-area district is adjacent to the one Issa used to represent. Read it all …
Unfortunately, more of America’s warfighters need help….
President Trump, “The Biden Four” Deserve Your Attention By: Congressman Duncan Hunter FoxNews.com June 21, 2019 Eddie Gallagher, Clint Lorance, Matt Golsteyn, Keith Barry, these are names you may know—but for all the wrong reasons. They are all glaring examples of the unfortunate reality that our own government has become as much a threat to the American warfighter as the …
District 5: The Ethic of Batten & Co.
Responding to the recent post by Patrick Batten’s campaign donor, Brian Brady, “Joe Leventhal, is you or is you ain’t a candidate?” — Brady puts to question the ethic of Joe Leventhal by defining the term “candidate” in a fashion not enumerated in the City of San Diego’s Municipal Code. We don’t have the privilege of creating our own definition …
Marie Waldron’s “No” Button
Today’s pork filled CA budget vote – my NO button is ready
Joe Leventhal, is you is, or is you ain’t, a candidate ?
Joe Leventhal declared his candidacy for San Diego City Council on Facebook, November 13, 2018, to replace the soon-to-be termed out Mark Kersey. Well… sort of. Here is what he said: Today, I’m excited to confirm that I will be a candidate for San Diego City Council, District 5, in 2020, and will begin my campaign when I’m legally permitted …
A Condemnation of Hunter’s Murder of Women & Children
As a member of the San Diego County Republican Central Committee, and as a Christ follower, there is no greater indictment on our Party’s lack of principle and faux commitment to the sanctity of human life than the fact that Congressman Duncan Hunter acknowledges without remorse the murder of women and children while simultaneously defending a soldier who has done …
The CRP Needs a Contract with California-Like New Theme
As the Secretary of the California State Republican Party, it has become apparent to me that the CRP needs to have a precise, carefully worded slogan and statement of our core beliefs that need to be agreed upon and emphasized consistently throughout the coming elections. The Democrats have cleverly used phrases such as “progressive,” “hope,” “change,” “onward,” and the like …
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