For Immediate Release, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 Contact: Michael A. Schwartz, SDCGO, (858) 335-9320 * * * San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights, released the following statement today in response to proposed legislation from California State Assemblymembers Todd Gloria and Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher. * * * SAN DIEGO — At a press conference …
If It Was Someone On Your Side, by Maggie Brady
This was written by my daughter, Maggie Brady, as a response to Ezra Klein’s plea for “normalizing” impeachment: In Ezra Klein’s article, “The Case for Normalizing Impeachment” (December 6, 2017), Klein argues that the United States should normalize impeachment in the case of an unfit president, especially when “leaving one in office could be worse.” Klein uses a variety of …
Did President Obama Plan A Coup Against President Trump ?
When I found out that Congress was authorized to #ReleaseTheMemo the other day, I wanted to know three things: 1-What sort of probable cause did the FBI have? If it was just the ramblings of a foreign operative, working for the Clinton campaign, the FBI is tainted. If there is concrete evidence that Carter Page was a foreign plant, then the investigation …
President Trump: Maybe as Profane as LBJ But More Effective Than Reagan
I was absolutely wrong about Donald Trump. I honestly thought he’d be some sort of right-wing nationalist; the anti-Obama only inasmuch as who would drive the big government bus. I was absolutely wrong (I am saying this again for emphasis). Tax reform interested me because it effectively removed the individual mandate penalty required by Obamacare, tax reform hooked me with …
The Edgy Interview: Julie Meier Wright
Originally published in the Competitive Edge Newsletter, February 2018 Julie Meier Wright sold San Diego across the country and around the world. Perhaps just as important, she’s been an advocate for women taking strong roles in business and politics and serves as a mentor to many women. Julie is currently a Strategic Advisor at Collaborative Economics, a Senior Fellow with …
Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood endorses Diane Harkey for Congress
At an Oceanside Chamber of Commerce event last night honoring retiring Mayor Jim Wood for his years of service, he publicly announced his endorsement of Diane Harkey for Congress. Wood is pictured here with Harkey (left) and his wife Pam. Oceanside is the largest city in the 49th Congressional District, where Harkey seeks to win the seat following the announced …
Joel Anderson running for Diane Harkey BOE seat
From OC Political… State Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) has entered the race for Board of Equalization to succeed Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point), who is running for the 49th Congressional District seat after Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Vista) announced his decision not to seek re-election. Anderson seeks to be the first San Diego County resident to win the BOE seat since Ernest …
Coronado suspends business license tax, eliminates fees for home business and occupancy permits
Mayor Richard Bailey, a Republican, worked with Democratic Councilmember Whitney Benzian on the following. Question: Do any other Republican elected officials in the county — or Democrats — have the fortitude to even consider similar action? Press Release January 22, 2018 – CORONADO, CA – At the January 16 City Council meeting, the Coronado City Council moved to indefinitely suspend …
SDUT: Gaspar jumps in for Issa’s seat
from Joshua Stewart at the Union-Trib… After a trip to Washington D.C last week, San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar has formed a committee to run for Congress. Federal Election Commission records show Gaspar formed a committee to run for a seat held by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista. Issa announced earlier this month that he will not run for re-election, …
Former Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks Declares Candidacy for the 76th Assembly District
Press Release Former Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks Declares Candidacy for the 76th Assembly District Releases endorsements from local elected officials including Congressman Bilbray and Mayors and Councilmembers ENCINITAS, CA – Today, Republican Former Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks announced his candidacy for the 76th State Assembly District. Stocks announces his candidacy with endorsements from elected officials across North San Diego County, …
Affordable Housing – Facts & Fiction
Guest Commentary by Poway Mayor Steve Vaus At our last City Council meeting the topic of affordable housing came up. The conversation was specifically related to the possibility of a veterans project being considered at the Big Stone Lodge site on Old Pomerado Road near the VFW Hall. And, as is often the case when affordable housing is discussed, concerns …
Phil Graham is Running For The 76th Assembly District
Phil Graham announced yesterday on the Mark Larson Show (listen to the announcement at 17:15)
Who Will Run To Replace Rocky Chavez in AD 76 ?
Rocky Chavez is running for Congress, vacating his Assembly seat in the 76th Assembly District. Inlookers may recall that he ran for US Senate last cycle and, at the last minute before the filing deadline, opted to drop out of the US Senate race and run for re-election in his Assembly seat. Jerry Kern and Phil Graham dropped out of …
49th Congressional Race: Republican vs Republican Unless…
“New Way” Republican Rocky Chavez and conservative Republican Diane Harkey are the only two declared Republican candidates in the 49th Congressional District election to replace Congressman Darrell Issa. That has former Republican and now Democratic activist, Will Rodriguez-Kennedy worried: That means that if Republicans field two solid candidates that could yield a split in their vote (as Rocky Chavez and …
Mo Muir Declares for 76th Assembly District
ENCINTAS – Today, San Dieguito High School Board Member Maureen “Mo” Muir announced that she will be seeking to represent California’s 76thAssembly District. “North County deserves a representative with a lifetime of community service and a record of getting things done on behalf of our region,” said Muir. “I have had the opportunity to serve this community as a parent, …
Hunter or Issa? Better choices for East County.
Report: Darrell Issa mulling a run for Duncan Hunter’s seat If this happens the joke is on East County. Congressman Duncan Hunter has a safe seat and while being a leader on vape and art reform, has not used his safe position to lead in critical areas. Hunter regularly votes for farm subsidies, food stamps, and subsidies to Ex/Im Bank, …
Musical Chairs — Issa and More
This list may be updated as needed (most recent updates are on top)! 1/12/18 Press Release from San Dieguito High School Board Member Maureen “Mo” Muir, announcing her bid for the 76th Assembly District currently held by Rocky Chavez… Mo Muir Declares for 76th Assembly District 1/11/18 Tweet from Thomas K. Arnold, Publisher and Editorial Director of Media Play News… “Just …
Duncan Hunter: Just so we’re clear…..
Recent media making something out of nothing but just so we’re clear….I am 100% running for reelection and with continued support from those in my district and the full endorsement of the Republican Party of San Diego County. I have run every race with full effort because my constituents deserve no less and this time is no different. I appreciate …
Darrell Issa considering a run in Duncan Hunter’s district, says The Hill — just as posed by Rostra yesterday
The Hill is reporting that retiring Rep. Darrell Issa is mulling a run in the neighboring Congressional district represented by Duncan Hunter. Given the lack of real sources in The Hill story, but the odd similarities to an analysis of Issa’s retirement statement and question appearing on SD Rostra yesterday, it’s pretty clear where the idea originated. Here was the …
Dissecting the Issa statement: An obvious question
With all the buzz today about the Darrell Issa retirement — has anyone asked the obvious question? Read the statement. Issa does not say why he’s decided to retire. He does refer to his service in “California’s 49th District … coming to an end.” He does say he will continue to find ways to keep up the battle. Question: Should …
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