San Diego Rostra brings back the spirit of public thought and debate that existed in Ancient Rome. The Rostra originates from the word Rostrum, a forum in ancient Rome where citizens would come to voice their thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Administrators tell voters: Measure X will reduce the cost of college. But they don’t tell voters: Skyrocketing college costs are driven in large part by the growth in the number of college administrators. New buildings will not reduce the cost of administration. They tell voters: Measure X will build a new Workforce Training Center. But they don’t tell voters: …
As of October 31, 2016 at 5:00pm, 1,004,528 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 284,182 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 28.29% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 36.53% Republicans (5.07% above registration), 40.24% Democrats (3.29% …
I am uninspired by my party. While we ponder uninspiring Presidential candidates and learn that 69% of millennials express a willingness to vote for a “socialist,” we find our local Republican Party has gone soft on the one institution that perhaps bears more of the responsibility than any of the others, government schools. Why did …
As of October 27, 2016 at 5:00pm, 997,672 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 229,765 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 23.03% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 36.23% Republicans (4.78% above registration), 40.74% …
As of October 26, 2016 at 5:00pm, 996,223 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 206,591 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 20.74% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 36.01% Republicans (4.56% above registration), 41.00% …
How smart are you in predicting the outcome of the 2016 election? The DeMaio Report on NewsRadio 600 KOGO is running a contest where you predict the outcome of races found on the San Diego election ballot. Submit your predictions for the outcome of the San Diego elections and you could win a pair of tickets to see Bon Jovi …
As of October 25, 2016 at 5:00pm, 993,552 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 180,456 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 18.16% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 35.72% Republicans (4.26% above registration), 41.27% …
Q: Who does Dave Roberts sound like, Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? A: Both Diane Porter: “Roberts coached her to go back to HR to withdraw her complaints, and to change her story completely,” Christoper Morris, Porter’s attorney, told NBC 7 Investigates. “When she refused, that’s when he got really ugly with her and mean-spirited.” Glynnis Vaughn: Vaughan said Roberts …
As of October 24, 2016 at 5:00pm, 993,219 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 141,531 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 14.25% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 35.40% Republicans (3.94% above registration), 41.70% …
As of October 23, 2016 at 5:00pm, 988,234 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 129,717 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 13.13% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 35.24% Republicans (3.79% above registration), 41.80% …
In a few weeks the massive tax increase placed before San Diego voters by the billionaire Spanos family in order to gain a massive public subsidy for their very profitable football team will go down in defeat. In its wake it will leave a much diminished Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Overnight, for me, he went from being a different kind of …
As of October 21, 2016 at 5:00pm, 113,004 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 113,004 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 11.44% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 35.07% Republicans (3.61% above registration), 41.90% Democrats (4.95% …
Due to the evolving climate surrounding the Presidential race and the emerging turnout patterns, a brief poll was commissioned less than a week ago to track the race for County Supervisor in District 3. The poll includes an initial ballot test, a reading of the primary negative message against Roberts, and a second ballot test. Click here to see the …
As of October 20, 2016 at 5:00pm, 987,087 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 96,360 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 9.76% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 34.88% Republicans (3.43% above registration), 42.07% Democrats …
As of October 19, 2016 at 5:00pm, 986,325 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 79,864 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 8.10% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 34.61% Republicans (3.15% above registration), 42.27% …
As of October 18, 2016 at 5:00pm, 983,953 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 31,388 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 3.19% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 35.00% Republicans (3.55% above registration), 41.85% Democrats (4.91% …
As of October 17, 2016 at 5:00pm, 964,365 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 19,528 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 2.02% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 34.07% Republicans (3.31% above registration), 42.24% Democrats …
NOTE: These are very early (and small) data. I would not start reading too much into these until we have more ballots turned in. The initial wave of voters are uniquely motivated to vote, so may have a different demographic breakdown than the eventual aggregate numbers. Nonetheless, the data is posted, because it is there, and I know people are …
In about three weeks, the country is going to vote for a President. When the election is over, 27% of the country will be “spiking the ball,” 25% of the country is going to be depressed, and the rest country will be thinking “WTF just happened in 2016?” No matter who wins, here is what you need to know: (1) …
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