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 …
McCarthy endorses Harkey for Congress
In what is anticipated to drive major funding into Diane Harkey’s campaign coffers, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has endorsed her for Congress in the throw down to replace a retiring Darrell Issa for the 49th Congressional District. Sources close to the Harkey campaign confirmed the information for SD Rostra today, although a press release was initially not anticipated until …
Harkey: Chavez says he raised gas prices “for the industries”
Press Release Chavez defends his vote to raise gas prices by up to 73 cents a gallon Says he “did it for the industries” Oceanside, CA — In a stunning admission, State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez has admitted that his vote for Governor Jerry Brown’s Cap and Trade Bill that is raising California gas prices by up to 73 cents a …
Be An Action Hero for Free Enterprise: Download the ABC Action App
Help defend economic freedom, free enterprise and prosperity for one of San Diego’s most important business sectors: the construction industry. It’s as easy as downloading the new ABC ACTION app on your smartphone. The brand new app was developed by the Associated Builders and Contractors to give its members and supporters across the United States an easy way to stay …
Brian Wimmer Ends Campaign Endorses Graham for State Assembly in the 76th
Veteran and businessman Brian Wimmer has dropped out of the race for the 76th Assembly District and has endorsed Phil Graham. Wimmer made the announcement last night at the monthly meeting of the San Diego County Republican Party. The field of Republican candidates has now narrowed to five, with two Democrats remaining. “The best thing we can do for the …
Happy Mother’s Day, Heather!
Chris Jones graduated from SDSU yesterday. His mom, Heather Jones, is very proud. With two other children as well, we wish her a happy mother’s day! A blessed day to moms everywhere. BTW, Heather’s husband (and Chris’ dad) is former Assemblyman, current Santee Councilman and candidate for State Senate Brian Jones. Taking a look at the top of Chris’ tasseled …
Filner or Fellner? Ohhh, never mind.
This morning, The San Diego Union-Tribune published a Michael Smolens column, “John Cox’s peculiar relationship with Bob Filner,” which describes Gubernatorial candidate Cox as “…one of the rare people in public life who acknowledges being in contact with disgraced ex-San Diego Mayor Bob Filner.” The piece goes on to note how unusual a Cox-Filner relationship is, given Cox’s $10,000 contribution …
What The Media Are Ignoring About Randy Voepel and Stolen Valor
MCPO Terence Hoey, USN (Ret) held a press conference on April 16 to accuse Assemblyman Randy Voepel of Stolen Valor/Military Fraud. Hoey outlined three violations of CA Military Fraud Law (AB153). The media were so focused on litigating one of the accusations, and dismissing another, that they chose to ignore the proven accusation. The three accusations Hoey made were: 1- …
The Edgy Interview: Bill Geppert
Originally published in the Competitive Edge Newsletter, May 2018 By John Nienstedt, Sr. Bill Geppert will be in the running for Mr. San Diego as soon as Malin Burham wants to relinquish the title. It seems Bill is always stepping up to the plate in some capacity to get things done or shepherd a local organization through a difficult period. …
Help Keep The 50th Congressional District Away From The Democrats
I’m Dr. Bill Wells, the Mayor of El Cajon, and I am running for Congress in the 50th district. This election is unusually important. For the first time ever, liberal Democrats have the chance to take this conservative district. I am the Conservative Republican choice who can represent your values and save the district from being flipped and subjecting President …
Hunter Statement on President’s Decision to Withdraw U.S. from Iran Nuclear Deal
“The Iranian nuclear deal should never have been entered into and I applaud President Trump for taking a renewed focus on this issue from a national security perspective and having the courage and conviction to take action when deciding that our continued participation was not in America’s best interest. It is imperative that our foreign policy decisions regarding this volatile …
George Soros dumps $1.5 million into PAC supporting DA candidate Jones-Wright
While The San Diego Union-Tribune endorsed Summer Stephan for San Diego County District Attorney yesterday, billionaire George Soros late last week dumped $1.5 million into the PAC supporting Stephan’s opponent, Geneviéve Jones-Wright. You can see the campaign disclosure form here. It lists the $1.5 million contribution from Soros to the PAC, as well as over $400,000 in expenditures in support …



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