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 …
San Diego County Democrats put politics before the public again
The use of lethal force by law enforcement officials has recently gained more attention in California. With continuous calls for gun control and more precautions being implemented on citizens, it is seemingly becoming impossible for individuals — and now law enforcement officials — to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Assemblywoman Shirley Weber is the lead author of Assembly …
Ortiz nabs Kalasho council vacancy in El Cajon
The sad, short, egotistical and ultimately insignificant reign of Ben Kalasho ended tonight with the appointment of local businessman and Planning Commissioner Phil Ortiz to the El Cajon City Council on a 4-0 vote. Although Kalasho resigned a few weeks ago, the appointment of Ortiz to the vacant seat means the Kalasho era is now officially over, ending not unlike …
Tom Del Beccaro: The Trump economy is roaring — Biden’s attempt to take credit for it is economic plagiarism
On the Fox News website, Tom Del Beccaro analyzes who deserves credit for the current strong economy benefitting all Americans. It’s not Joe Biden. “Joe Biden has a history of plagiarism. So much so that he dropped out of his first presidential run over that and his false comments about his grades. Apparently, he didn’t do too well in economics …
California Senate Democrats Advance Voter Suppression Law
The California Senate, voting along party lines, advanced a bill that requires all Presidential primary candidates to publicly disclose the previous five years of federal tax returns. They tried this in 2017 but (then) Governor Jerry Brown vetoed the bill, believing it was unconstitutional. Current Governor Gavin Newsom is more of a partisan activist than a Governor and the ruling …
Supes Gaspar and Desmond say SANDAG failed to deliver on critical voter-approved road and highway improvements
Press Release “San Diegans have lost faith in SANDAG,” Supervisor Kristin Gaspar said. “They can’t be trusted to follow through with their promises to voters.” In 2004, SANDAG persuaded voters to approve a half cent sales tax in exchange for critical highway improvement and expansion projects in East and North County. North County has experienced exceptional growth and the addition …
Mandating electronic purchase receipts ignores privacy and digital deserts (East County Californian)
Democrats claim to respect our right to privacy, but with his bill to mandate “electronic purchase receipts,” the Assemblymember from San Francisco is trying to force every Californian to give up yet another very large chunk of our digital privacy. Assembly Bill 161 was introduced at a press conference with a truly disrespectful visual of a staff person wearing a …
Kersey switches to Independent: San Diego City Council bleeding red?
San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey, once a leader in the local Young Republican chapter, in a series of tweets today announced he is registering as an Independent: “My record at City Hall has been independent-minded and bipartisan. That’s because it is my responsibility to answer to, and do what I believe is right for, all the people of San …
Pete Wilson endorses Joel Anderson for County Supervisor
From the Desk of Governor Pete Wilson I strongly endorse former California State Senator Joel Anderson for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (2nd District) to fill the vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Supervisor Dianne Jacob. Serving as a member of the County Board of Supervisors is a big and important job. As a State Senator, Joel …
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