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 …
Bry first out of the blocks for Mayor
With January 2 arriving, the holidays must be over. San Diego Councilmember Barbara Bry didn’t waste any time getting this out at about 5:30 a.m. this morning. Bry is a Democrat. Press Release Barbara Bry announces candidacy for Mayor, promises leadership that puts solutions for San Diegans first January 2nd, 2019, SAN DIEGO — San Diego City Councilmember Barbara Bry …
The 2,000-year-old blog
As is my custom for more than a decade… And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, …
CAGOP Establishment Blames Trump for 2018 Midterms
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… The California Republican Party (CAGOP) has been losing this state exponentially since 2006. After the utter destruction in the 2018 midterms, publicly disgraced and scandal-ridden former Republican state vice-chair Kristin Olsen conveniently puts the blame on President Donald Trump. Ms. Olsen, a leader in the CAGOP, needs to look in the mirror. At the …
The Campaign Finance Accusations Against Trump Are Doomed to Fail
The presidency of Donald Trump has elicited frequent cries from civil libertarians, fearing his perceived authoritarian tendencies. It is therefore sadly ironic that many of those voices are silent—nay, applauding—in the face of what can only be described as a cynical ploy by interim U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman to politicize his office and promote the ouster of a legitimately elected …
Hunter Applauds President for Standing Firm on Commitment to Border Security
Washington, DC — Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) today supported President Trump’s continuing position of requiring any spending bill passed by Congress to contain funds increasing our border security, particularly building the border wall. Federal spending is currently authorized through December 21, new legislation will need to be passed by Congress to avoid a federal government shutdown. “President Trump is doing …
Joe Walsh Could Have Been Talking About San Diego
Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh, talking about the wipe out of Republicans in Illinois (on Facebook). Substitute “San Diego” for Illinois and it presents a pretty good strategy for what has to happen for Republicans to be relevant again in San Diego: On November 6, 2018, Illinois Republicans lost everything. We lost the Governor’s race, we lost every statewide office, …
A Vision for the Republican Party of San Diego County
This should be the vision. Times five. Everything else is all noise.
Travis Allen for California Republican Party Chairman
Today, former Assemblyman Travis Allen and 2018 gubernatorial candidate laid out the best path for the future of the California Republican Party. Two other candidates are running: Steve Frank and David Hadley. Hadley, a former Assemblyman, has fundraising prowess, and Steve Frank looks to be a formidable tactician with knowledge of the operations of the California Republican Party. But Allen brings an …
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