Krvaric in SDUT: I’m a Republican. Here’s what I think about partisan politics in 2018.
This ran over the weekend in The San Diego Union-Tribune… by Tony Krvaric, Chairman, Republican Party of San Diego County “I want to become an American.” Those words were uttered when I was just 14 years old, living in Sweden. My parents had fled communist Yugoslavia to arrive in Sweden in search of a better life. While growing up in …
The Edgy Interview: Jeff Marston
Originally published in the Competitive Edge Newsletter, March 2018. I’ve known Jeff Marston since we both walked precincts for Ronald Reagan’s re-election campaign – yep, it was Morning in America in 1984. Those Del Cerro doors we knocked on had a lot of eager Reaganites behind them, so my one (and still only) precinct walk was a good one with …
El Cajon’s Kalasho faces new accusations of fraud over allegedly false real estate document filings
From East County Magazine By Paul Kruze March 9, 2018 (El Cajon) — As though the water couldn’t get any hotter for embattled El Cajon Councilman Ben Kalasho, he is now facing accusations that he is illegally shielding his personal assets, prior to an anticipated August trial on allegations that he sexually harassed two beauty pageant participants in 2016, among …
What’s wrong with politics in East County: The political parties ignore bad behavior
Guest Commentary by Hon. Kristine Alessio “The only infallible criterion of wisdom to vulgar minds – success.” — Edmund Burke When after a lifetime of membership I left the Republican party, I was accused of doing it for political gain on this site and in other media. But that was nothing more than ad hominem, which did not address the …
Surprised that DeMaio didn’t run? Just follow the moves.
When Carl DeMaio pulled papers for the 50th Congressional District on Monday of last week, while also paying the $1,740 non-refundable filing fee, many thought that was a final decision. He was indeed running against Duncan Hunter. When he then announced last Friday he wasn’t running, it surprised the same “many.” Why the heck would he cough up over 1,700 …
Breaking: Carl DeMaio says he won’t run against Hunter
Although Carl DeMaio paid his filing fee earlier this week to run for the 50th Congressional District, he hasn’t yet filed. Today is the deadline, 5 p.m. According to an email this afternoon, he’s out… As you know, I’ve spent the last few weeks listening to supporters who wanted me to run for US Congress – and I want to …
Does KOGO need to let Carl DeMaio go?
Voice of San Diego posed the obvious question when KOGO radio show host Carl DeMaio pulled papers to run for the 50th Congressional District: State Senator Joel Anderson weighs in to us: “It would be inappropriate for KOGO to continue Carl’s radio show without offering equal time to the other candidates.” DeMaio responded: “I am not a candidate at this time …
Voice Morning Report: Politics Roundup on SD Rostra’s DeMaio stories
From Voice of San Diego Morning Report, by Randy Dotinga… Former Councilman Carl DeMaio, who lost bids for Congress and mayor, has picked up nomination papers and paid a filing fee needed to run against embattled East County Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, the conservative blog sdrostra.com reports. El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells is already in the race. DeMaio’s previous congressional bid was …
Carl DeMaio pulls nomination papers for Congress against Duncan Hunter
Despite whatever public or private contemplating Carl DeMaio may be doing about taking on Duncan Hunter for Congress (read an earlier SD Rostra post), today at the Registrar of Voters he took out his nomination papers and paid the $1,740 filing fee for the seat. The deadline is this Friday, March 9, to return with completed paperwork. “I appreciate all …
Kersey ends bid for State Senate
In what was shaping up to be a hot race between former Assemblyman/current Santee City Councilman Brian Jones and San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey for the 38th State Senate seat (now held by Joel Anderson), Kersey this morning announced via social media that he’s dropping his effort… STATEMENT—Recent family health issues have arisen that will prevent me from commuting …
DeMaio’s dilemma
Carl DeMaio is a man with a significant dilemma. In recent years, DeMaio has gone from City Council GOP standard-bearer, to 2012 mayoral contender, to runner-up in that race, to a 2013 powers-that-be second choice to replace a melting down Bob Filner, to 2014 runner-up for Congress at the hands of false accusations, to conservative talk radio darling, to once-again …
California’s Dam Delays
Recently I toured Oroville Dam, in Northern California, with other legislators to get a firsthand look at repairs underway. Fortunately, though almost 200,000 people downstream were evacuated during the dam spillway break last year, a major disaster was averted. Escondido has two dams, one at Lake Dixon and one at Lake Wohlford. My district also has parts of Lake Hodges …
Breaking: Penn Gaming pulling out of Jamul’s Hollywood Casino?
Penn National Gaming, the nationwide financial interest behind Hollywood Casino, appears to be pulling the plug on operating its Jamul location, which opened amid controversy only 16 months ago after a years-long battle with the local community. Excerpts below from Penn’s February 27, 2018, filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, seem to show the company transitioning management to the …
Anti-Second Amendment Statement and Dem Donations cost Kristin Gaspar OCGOP endorsement
By Michael Schwartz, Orange County Gun Owners The reporting about the Orange County endorsement for Congress seat has been all about Diane Harkey — and deservedly so. She won the endorsement with a near-unanimous voice vote. Only one abstention, someone who didn’t want to endorse anyone before the primary. Very few people are talking about how Kristin Gaspar “lost” the …
Gun Owners Are Ready to Have a Conversation
A high-profile mass murder and again, the nation is saddened and horrified to hear about the heinous acts of violence committed by a highly troubled young man who showed many clear signs that he needed help. It goes without saying that law-abiding gun owners abhor acts of violence, whether the offender is using a gun or not. It is our …
A Pragmatist Guide to Failure
Anyone notice the basic Biblical, Constitutional and economical premises being compromised by Democrats and so called conservative Republicans with regard to the shooting in Florida? A basic premise is an absolute that tolerates no compromise with its antithesis. The homeowner doesn’t compromise with the burglar. To paraphrase Ayn Rand, for the homeowner to offer even one item of silverware would …
Is Sheriff Gore Hiding Something ?
David Myers is running for San Diego County Sheriff against incumbent Bill Gore. As the challenger, Myers hopes to debate Gore to illustrate the differences between the two. Gore was appointed San Diego County Sheriff in 2009. He has enjoyed the power of incumbency in his last two re=elections: he has never faced a Democratic opponent and ran unopposed in …
California MSM refuses to fully report Democrat legislators’ sexual harassment scandal
UPDATED: 28 February, 2018 What is “fake news“? Definitions abound, of course. But IMHO, the most common examples of fake news in the MSM are “lies of omission.” Our state newspapers have been covering a major story — while diligently FAILING to report a critical aspect of this huge scandal. Over 150 women (I haven’t heard the figure recently) have …
Harkey endorsed for Congress by Orange County GOP
It may come as little surprise, but State Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey tonight gained the endorsement of the Orange County Republican Party in the race for the 49th Congressional District. The word out of the meeting is that only one committee member voted against the motion to endorse Harkey for the seat now held by a retiring Darrell …
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