From Vaus… Today, I’m pleased to announce that I am a candidate for San Diego County County Supervisor, District 2 in the 2020 election. It’s been an honor to serve as Mayor of Poway and I’m proud of my record. My priorities as East County’s Supervisor will be the same as they have been as Mayor: keeping us safe …
CAGOP Chair Race: The Grand Old Party Nationwide Latino Association Endorses…
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… The Grand Old Party Nationwide Latino Association (GOPNLA) is an American political organization that’s honored to play a part in the California Republican Party (CAGOP) race for chairperson. We are a proud organization led by William Del Pilar, our national chair with Piper Dominguez managing day-to-day operations as executive director. Del Pilar’s background as …
Patterson, the Marionette; McCarthy, the Puppet Master and the CAGOP
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… Since 2006, the California Republican Party (CAGOP) has become a running joke with every lopsided defeat. One would think the 2018 midterm beatdown would welcome change. However, current CAGOP leadership is willing to continue digging, taking us down a deeper hole and a new puppet master is emerging. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy with …
Senator Jones Responds to Governor Newsom’s First State of the State Address
State Capitol – Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) on Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address: “On the Border – The Governor rightly claimed that illegal border crossings are at a historic low. But instead of simply saying thank you to our federal government, he ratchets up the political rhetoric making a show of recalling our California National Guard and …
The UT Lies. End of Story.
The latest story by the UT continues to reveal that their priority is furthering a political agenda rather than providing professional journalism. On October 8, 2018, I had a working campaign lunch with my staff off-site and on our own time, totaling $146.29 at a restaurant named Cannonball, which happens to be owned by Belmont Park Entertainment. A copy of …
Opinion: Democrat Bill Thwarts Prop. 57, Lets Budding Psychopaths Off Easy (Times of San Diego)
This op-ed was originally published on Times of San Diego, https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2019/02/11/democratic-bill-thwarts-prop-57-lets-budding-psychopaths-off-easy/. By Sen. Brian Jones Californians passed Proposition 57 in 2016. Among other things, it established that juvenile criminals, no matter their crime, would only be tried as adults by order of a judge after a fitness hearing. The prosecutor must petition the court and a judge to provide a hearing during …
Voice Politics Report: A Leventhal vs. Zane matchup?
In today’s Voice of SD Politics Report, Andrew Keatts and Scott Lewis ask, “Can Republicans Hold Their Safest SD Seat?”… “As San Diego Republicans wander the wilderness, one of the most frequently cited data points about their predicament is that even their safest seat on the San Diego City Council isn’t all that safe anymore.” The story goes on to …
SDUT: Judge orders 2 days of jail for woman who falsely claimed candidate kissed her
Two days. Two. From the SDUT… “A North County woman who lied about being kissed against her will by a state assembly candidate — a false accusation the candidate said cost him an election win — must spend two days in jail for filing a false report with deputies, a judge decided Tuesday.” Read the article here.
Weichelt opts not to run for City Council
Many insiders considered Robert Weichelt a front runner for the 7th San Diego City Council seat in 2020, should he decide to run. Yet after exploring the possibilities over the last two years, the local realtor and San Carlos resident has decided he won’t pursue the seat, currently held by a term-limited Scott Sherman. “It’s Real Estate that inspires me,” …
LAFCO’s Wilfull Disregard
Guest Commentary: by Lou Russo The right of petition is expressly set out in the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law … abridging … the right of the people … to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”— from the First Amendment The petition clause concludes the First Amendment’s ringing enumeration of expressive rights and, in many ways, …
Lorena Gonzalez announces for Sec’y of State
On her Facebook page, the local Dem Assemblywoman announces early… “It’s True: I’m running for Secretary of State! “On Friday afternoon, I filed my statement of intention to run for Secretary of State in 2022. And while I am running for re-election to the Assembly in 2020, I have also begun my campaign for statewide office. “Why so early? “In …
Republicans Call on Gov to Do Better for DD Community
California has been transitioning from residential to community-based care for people with developmental disabilities, with the state is expecting to see substantial cost savings. While Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal diverts that money to pay for other state programs, Republicans want to provide a secure source of funding for some of the most vulnerable people in the state. We are calling on …
SD CityBeat: Flipping Maienschein
John Lamb at the lefty CityBeat has the story on Brian Maienschein’s party flip and quotes SD Rostra’s Brian Brady extensively. Plus the photo is brilliant. Some excerpts from the story… Brian Brady, a SDGOP Central Committee alternate who has clashed with (GOP Chairman) Krvaric in the past, said he knew Maienschein had the potential to flip two years ago. …
Democrats Should Not Trust Maienschein For One Reason
He is a liar.
Hunter introduces legislation prohibiting federal funding for “Sanctuary Campuses”
Washington, DC — As Congress continues to wait for Democratic leadership in the House and Senate to work with President Trump on ending the current federal government shutdown, Congressman Hunter is utilizing this time as an opportunity to highlight problems with “sanctuary policies” by introducing the “No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act.” This legislation will withhold federal funding to any …
Which Republican Should Run For the 50th Congressional District in 2020?
East County should have a new Congressman and it should be a Republican. Wait a minute! Didn’t I say “Duncan Hunter yesterday, today, and tomorrow” some 22 months ago? I did and I meant what I said back then. I saw the threat Ammar Campa-Najjar was and saw Hunter as the best defense against a Marxist interloper. But tomorrow is …
PTAs need to add unions to the abbreviation
Addressing its significant budget challenges in December, the Sweetwater Union High School District put in a letter, “We have dedicated considerable time and effort to finding solutions by working with as many of our stakeholders as possible including our labor partners, staff, parents and students.” We find the order of the listed stakeholders a bit odd. Students and parents last, …
Hunter Announces “First 100-Day Initiative” in New 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Taking the oath of office today to begin his 6th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) announced his “First 100-Day Initiative,” a proactive legislative plan to introduce common-sense reforms for the American people. “We are beginning a new Congress, with new Democratic leadership,” said Congressman Hunter. “Some in this leadership see it …
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