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 …
Why I sat on the Randy Voepel / Military fraud accusations
Master Chief Petty Officer Terence B. Hoey, USN (Ret), a security professional based in New York City, accused Assemblyman Randy Voepel of “stolen valor” three weeks ago at a press conference in front of the USS Midway. Stolen Valor is a broad term military veterans use to accuse people of misrepresenting their military records. The punishment for misrepresenting military awards and …
Texas 2015 COL-adjusted median household income is 32.0% higher than CA — UPDATED April 2018
I’ve updated (April, 2018) my salient household income comparison of California vs. hated Texas. My original figures were from 2009. Since then it’s gotten even better — for Texas. According to the most recent U.S. census figures I can find, the 2015 median household income in California is significantly higher than Texas: CA — $64,500 TX — $55,653 — 13.5% …
NYC “cash cow” financial firms fleeing to low tax states. Sacramento, hello — anyone listening?
New York City has its own municipal income tax. Combined with the NY state tax, it’s the second highest tax rate in the nation. NYC is the only U.S. jurisdiction that comes close to challenging California’s place at the top of the income tax (dung) heap. The top NY state income tax rate is 8.82%, while the top NYC income …
Assemblyman Randy Voepel’s Claims Military Service With ROK Tiger Division
Ken Stone at the Times of San Diego published a video of Assemblyman Randy Voepel’s public comments about an Assembly resolution he co-sponsored with Assemblyman Steven Choi to honor Korean-American veterans of the Vietnam War. Voepel said this on the Assembly floor: “I served in Vietnam with the Tiger Battalion, and when they went into an operational area, the Viet Cong …
The Escondido Politburo Says “Nyet” To Car Washes
In yet another example of Soviet-style cronyism and centralized planning, the Escondido Politb-… I mean, Escondido City Council voted to place a temporary ban on all car washes, eroding material value from a property purchased for that purpose. From KUSI News: Everyone knows we love our clean cars in Southern California. But Escondido could have the cleanest cars in …
Why I defend the 2nd Amendment
Guest Commentary by David Chong I have had several earnest inquiries in the past couple weeks from open-minded people who don’t own guns, asking me why a person like me (whom many perceive as gentle, kind and jovial) is so strongly committed to the right to keep and bear effective, powerful firearms. This article summarizing two scholarly and peer-reviewed studies …
Michael Allman and ‘Direct Democracy’
“When I am elected to Congress, I am going to vote on issues the way my constituents tell me to vote …” – Michael Allman, Candidate for the 52nd Congressional District. Allman hopes to bring his success from the tech world to the 52nd Congressional District by implementing a political “operating system” dependent upon the will of the majority. Absent …
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