NOTE: PDI updated their registration numbers today. Relative to the registration counts available yesterday, the Countywide net increases are: Registration as of 6/2: 1,483,260 Registration as of 6/3: 1,523,004 (Increase of 2.6%) Increase for Democrats: 27,012 (Increase of 4.8%) Increase for Republicans: 7,452 (Increase of 1.5%) Increase for NPP: 5,280 (Increase of 1.1%) ————————————- As of June 3, 2016 at 5:00pm, 964,031 ballots …
Union Tribune foolishly calls for San Diegans to spoil their ballots
“Send a message to the GOP and Trump by writing in Ronald Reagan for president.” That’s the crux of the Union-Tribune’s June 2nd editorial. It’s also foolish and irresponsible advice, especially from a newspaper. Under California law, write-in votes aren’t counted unless they’re cast for certain qualified write-in candidates. To become a qualified write-in candidate, you have to fill out forms and submit …
San Diego County Ballot Returns – 6/2/2016
As of June 2, 2016 at 5:00pm, 938,401 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 248,858 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 26.51% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 39.48% Republicans (6.83% above registration), 42.23% …
Issa Sells out Religious Liberty and Endangers the Safety of Women
I am a bit surprised to see Congressman Darrel Issa climb aboard the Trump train. While he likes to send out press releases that make him look like the second coming of Ronald Reagan, his Congressional voting record is simply not as conservative as he wants people to believe. Indeed, his most recent Conservative Review rating for 2015 is only …
San Diego Primary Election Quiz
As an FYI, The BuildSD PAC is holding a primary election contest that is open to the public with prizes and recognition for the winners. Here is the link to participate. There are around ten questions primarily focusing on the outcomes of local races around town. The winners will receive: 1st Place – $50 Amazon Gift Card 2nd Place – $25 …
Why “Unity” For Trump Should Have Started With Trump
Watch Donald Trump campaign and it will tell you a lot about how he intends to govern; as a narcissistic authoritarian. Mayor Faulconer won’t endorse Trump for President while Trump is calling for unity. What did Trump do when he came to San Diego? Nothing. Trump had an opportunity to lead the “unification” effort by ignoring Faulconer’s snub and talking …
San Diego County Ballot Returns – 6/1/2016
As of June 1, 2016 at 5:00pm, 938,401 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 226,348 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 19.3% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 39.45% Republicans (6.80% above registration), 42.22% Democrats …
You’ll never guess who just sued UC San Diego in federal court.
UCSD’s most notorious student-run humor newspaper just sued the school for free speech violations stemming from the student government’s decision earlier this year to revoke funding from every independent campus media organization. Named as defendants are Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, former student government president Dominick Suvonnasupa, and former financial controller Tristan Britt, all sued in their official capacity. The lawsuit, The Koala v. Pradeep Khosla, et. …
Bill Kristol is a dumbass
We know, no name calling on Rostra. But is it name calling if it’s true? WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuters) – Conservative commentator Bill Kristol is considering choosing David French, a staff writer with National Review magazine and a constitutional lawyer, to run as an independent presidential candidate against Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. …
San Diego County Ballot Returns – 5/31/2016
As of May 31, 2016 at 5:00pm, 937,801 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 181,010 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 19.3% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 39.41% Republicans (6.76% above registration), 42.22% Democrats …
Who Is Ed Harris? Why Is He Hiding His Labor Union Boss Role?
It’s fascinating to Google Ed Harris, the Democrat’s main candidate for Mayor of San Diego. He hypes his status as a career city lifeguard (a wise decision), but systematically hides the fact that he was a public employee labor union boss — a boss that was particularly belligerent about protecting overpaid and overpensioned city employees from any reforms. Harris has …
SAN DIEGO COUNTY BALLOT RETURNS – 5/27/2016
As of May 27, 2016 at 4:00pm, 934,852 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 157,078 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 16.8% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 39.36% Republicans (6.71% above registration), 42.23% …
Republicans: Let Trump Be Trump
Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Communities Digital News NOTE: Because my column from Monday was about Donald Trump who changes the headlines every day, this is already a dated article. However, here it is as it appeared on CDN May 23. I have been very critical of Trump. Rostra readers have but to look at previous posts …
Ed Harris — He showed up at community meetings
As part of her endorsement of Ed Harris for Mayor yesterday, former Councilwoman Donna Frye said, “During his time as a city councilmember, he stood up for the public and showed up at community meetings.” Because no member of the City Council has ever showed up at any community meetings before.
San Diego Campaign Fundraising Overview – Period Ending 5/21
With the filing deadline occurring last night, please click this link for a fundraising overview for all of the competitive races throughout the county (Supervisor D3, City of SD, and Chula Vista District 4).
There’s a big problem with the “free speech” zones outside San Diego’s Trump rally
Sdpd releases tentative map designating “free speech zones” for Trump visit. #NBC7pic.twitter.com/6JpvhDN412 — Matt Rascon (@mattnbcsd) May 25, 2016 It’s not too hyperbolic to say that Donald Trump’s candidacy is the biggest threat to the First Amendment since the McCarthy hearings. But he’s not going it alone. With the help of the San Diego Police Department, America’s finest city has apparently established “free speech …
CA “cap and trade” revenue 98% less than projected
A new honeypot for California state government is the periodic “cap and trade” auctions of pollution rights. Actually CO2 rights, which is NOT a pollutant. But I’m being churlish. The lesson is that, when able, government will sell us the very air we breathe. Here’s the fun part. The latest quarterly “cap and trade” auction was projected to bring in …
San Diego County Ballot Returns – 5/25/2016
As of May 24, 2016 at 5:00pm, 933,340 ballots have been mailed to registered voters throughout the county. 130,572 voters have voted (either by returning their ballot, or through early voting). This equates to an overall voting rate of 13.99% among all ballots mailed. Breaking down the ballots by party, total returns are comprised of 39.07% Republicans (66.42% above registration), 42.26% Democrats (6.20%% …
PETITION – Ask Padres to Reinstate Fired DJ in Gay Men’s Chorus Snub
You have no doubt heard the story about the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus being snubbed on the field at Saturday’s San Diego Padres game. Instead of hearing the Gay Men’s Chorus, everyone heard a woman signing when the wrong national anthem soundtrack was played. At first everyone suspected the worst – homophobia. Now we know the truth – it …
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