A conservative Latino’s view on politics… The California Republican Party (CAGOP) implemented endorsement rules to separate those who simply want to see their names on a ballot from those who want to be contenders. One criterion is 200 delegate endorsement signatures and at least 10 of them must be from delegates of the eight regions. In other words, they must work …
The Farm Bill: Short, but simple
Republicans passing a so-called “Farm Bill” is a painful and expensive reminder that Republican does not equal conservative. It is immoral for the government to provide subsidies, insurance against risk and other advantages for one industry at the expense of the rest of us. And, of course, it flies in the face of federalism that this would happen at the …
A Way Forward for Social and Fiscal Conservatives
Guest Commentary by John Horst One of the best things about running for office is making a whole raft of new friends… and having those friendships expand your horizons — confirming some things you believe and challenging others. Here are some thoughts about growing up with an Evangelical Christian outlook on politics — and then getting to see politics from …
Open Secret No More – “NPP” Surpasses GOP Registration
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… I view the state Republican Party with embarrassment, contempt, and no awareness when it comes to voter registration. The recent headlines showing the Republican Party falling to No. 3 in registration, behind “No Party Preference” (NPP) is making the public aware of their massive failure in California. How’d we get here? “’No Party Preference’ …
Generation X(citable) Conservatives Need To Stop Acting Like Liberals
I am a Gen X conservative. I am individualistic with an anti-authoritarian streak, I am self-employed because I’ve seen how corporate America “downsized” my parents, and I prefer Swingers to The Big Chill. I think Gen X has quietly done some extraordinary things. We didn’t invent the internet but we certainly commercialized it, creating a stupendous amount of wealth. Our …
Convention Center tax will likely meet no opposition from County’s political parties — but don’t support it
“Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax that man behind the tree” — Senator Russell B. Long (D)- LA (deceased). This is the premise behind the proposed convention center tax which is planned for the November ballot. Like the horrible SANDAG Sky Gondola Tax, promises will be made to every special interest group and the deal will be larded up with …
Where is Travis Allen? It’s time to lead! #WHEREISTRAVIS
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… The primary battle between Republican Party members, Assemblyman Travis Allen and business leader John Cox was vicious and nasty – mostly from Allen toward Cox. It turned into a lopsided, decisive beatdown that saw Cox take Allen out by 16.3 percentage points (over 900,000 votes). It was reminiscent of the utter destruction Mike Tyson gave …
North County Republicans, We Have a GOTV Problem
In the 49th Congressional District, Democrats won over 50 percent of the San Diego County vote. In November, an experienced Republican Board of Equalization Chairwoman will face off against a well-funded, former party Democratic Party Executive Director. In the 36th State Senate District, the Democratic candidate won over 50 percent of the San Diego County vote. She has never held …
Five Reasons To Vote For Phil Graham in the 76th Assembly District
I am encouraging every voter in Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Encinitas to vote for Phil Graham in the 76th Assembly District. His Republican opponents are two people for whom I have a great deal of respect but these are the five reasons to vote for Phil Graham tomorrow: 1- Phil will never raise your taxes. Ever. “Taxed Enough Already” used …
Public Safety – Job 1
Loopholes that allow convicted rapists and human traffickers to walk free before completing their sentences must be closed; criminal use and possession of firearms must be reined in. Thousands of cases of sex trafficking are reported in the U.S. each year. Unfortunately, San Diego County has been identified as a major hub for this despicable criminal enterprise. That’s why I’m …
Promises Made, Promises Kept
SDUT: Border construction begins in San Diego
Travis Allen: A fraud? A liar? A snake oil salesman? All the above! Part II
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… Part two of my research into Republican gubernatorial candidate, Assemblyman Travis Allen (R), 72nd Assembly District. You can read the first half here: “Travis Allen: A fraud? A liar? A snake oil salesman? All the above! Part I”. Travis Allen, creating a false narrative, the CAGOP proxy battle The most recent CAGOP convention went …
Vacation thoughts on Cox and Allen
Some thoughts while spending a few days away… Neither Travis Allen nor John Cox can beat Gavin Newsom in the general election, nor can either beat any Dem for that matter. Only Cox has a chance to make it past the primary. It now increasingly looks like he’ll be number two next Tuesday. Having him on the ballot in November, …
State Assembly candidate Graham cleared of allegations – Fighting back against political hit job
by Doug Sain Yesterday the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued a news release stating, “After conducting a thorough investigation, interviewing several witnesses and reviewing video surveillance from both inside and outside of the business, (San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Sexual Assault) detectives disproved the allegations made against (California Assembly candidate) Phil Graham. As a result, this case is being …
AB 2364: The beatings will continue until you invest as we direct you.
Let’s start here; rent control is bad. It doesn’t work. One of the consequences of rent control is that investors flee when it is imposed. Landlords sell because they don’t like apparatchiks dictating what they can charge to rent their property. This discourages statists. Back in the 1980s, the statists decided that the best way to teach those property owners …
Travis Allen: A fraud? A liar? A snake oil salesman? All the above! Part I
A conservative Latino’s view on politics. The battle in the governor’s race, between John Cox and Travis Allen to represent the Republican Party and be one of the top-two in the “jungle primary,” is dividing us. Allen voters embellish Cox’s flaws, while purposely ignoring Allen’s and are creating an irreparable wedge if one of them advances. Allen’s rhetoric is also …
Voepel Joins “New Way California” Republicans In Vote To Declare June As “LBGT Pride Month”
Do you remember when Chad Mayes and Arnold Schwarzennegger established the “New Way California” group to fundamentally change the CAGOP platform and message? “New Way California is a movement that seeks to put people above political parties and unite Californians along the common interests of individual freedom, shared responsibility, educational excellence, environmental stewardship, efficient government and an open economy,” The …
Why I left the Democrat Plantation
I wrote this article last year before new year’s thinking I would write about what I wanted to do, accomplish, etc. However, when Senator Tim Scott was attacked in a racist way by a liberal Huffington Post bigot, I changed it up. This bigot represented one of many reasons I knew I wasn’t a Democrat. I’m posting it here because of …
NRA gives Gaspar an “F”
Oooohhh….Kristin Gaspar gets a big…fat…”F” from the ole’ NRA. She took a hard right turn on immigration and Trump to try to get through the primary, but her record is her record. I know for years it was just some gun guy around town who kept squawking about Gaspar and the Second Amendment. But…this is the NRA, folks. And it’s …
Ask Applegate, Jacobs, Levin, and Scott Peters If They Will Vote To Impeach The President
Q- Why are the Democrats running in 2018? A- To impeach President Trump This is an unpopular position. Over 55% of the electirate thinks this is a bad idea and only 38% wants it. The notion of impeachment is becoming so unpopular that the generic Congressional ballot flipped from D+16 in February to R+1 in May. You don’t have to …
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