With early voting beginning today in the June 7th presidential primary election, the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR) took a closer look at the local races and voter dynamics to watch for this election cycle in San Diego County. Using data from the San Diego Registrar of Voters and Political Data Inc., NUSIPR made a number …
An Ode to Mother’s Day Political Fundraising
Dear family member of candidate, I appreciate your email to me. I have no doubt your family member is a fantastic mom. Yet, on Mother’s Day I’m going to spend the time thinking about my mom in heaven, and giving thanks to my wife and the great mother she is to our daughter. I’ll also give thanks for all the …
Because, ya know, all those Dems opposed to the Chargers’ downtown stadium plan are part of the conservative coalition
San Diego Rostra Editorial Yesterday, Voice of San Diego Editor in Chief Scott Lewis wrote of “conservative” plans to kill the San Diego Chargers’ proposal for a downtown stadium… If you were wondering whether the city’s coalition of conservative business groups was open to supporting the Chargers’ plan for a new convadium in East Village, wonder no longer: It looks …
Officially Endorsed Democrat Candidate is a Cyber Creep
One wonders what San Diego County Democratic Party Chairman Francine Busby thinks about her officially endorsed candidate for San Diego City Council District 5 posting this gem about teachers having sexual relationships with their students? #stayclassy
#NeverTrump Took On a Whole New Meaning
Things Trump was never going to do: 1- Self fund his campaign 2- Avoid the influence of Goldman Sachs 3- Oppose higher taxes 4- Oppose a minimum wage hike Things Trump will probably never do: 1- Build a wall 2- Oppose gun control 3- Protect lives of unborn children Things Trump may never do: oppose single-payer healthcare. It’s time to stop …
San Diego NFL stadium subsidy proponents doing “push poll” about this boondoggle
Yesterday I fielded one of those automated voter polls concerning the San Diego downtown stadium. The recorded voice read the glowing summary of how many things the stadium would do for the city, and said that the cost would be borne (entirely) by a higher hotel tax. None of the many arguments against this boondoggle were presented. Then it asked …
My Take on Election Night, Trump v. Hillary (Tweets)
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Businessman John Renison Picks Up Key Senate Endorsements
Senate Republican Leader Fuller, Eight Senators Support 39th Senate District Candidate SACRAMENTO (May 4, 2016) — Businessman John Renison of Coronado today announced several key endorsements for his 39th Senate District run, including Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller. The Republican will square off against Democrat Assemblywoman Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) in the 39th Senate District. The incumbent, Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego), has …
Republican Disenchantment
I’m disenchanted with the GOP, not because Republicans are nominating Donald Trump; but because the country’s Republican leaders are so out of touch with the electorate that — through their own ineptitude — they unwittingly created an environment accepting of him.
Sanders, Boling and Lutar urge support for City Council candidates who will protect pension reform
SAN DIEGO (May 3, 2016) – Jerry Sanders, April Boling, and Lani Lutar released the following joint-statement today: “June’s election could determine the fate of pension reform in San Diego. Four years ago, we campaigned for Proposition B – the Comprehensive Pension Reform initiative that 66 percent of San Diego voters supported. “The measure is expected to save taxpayers $1 …
Maybe you’re stupid too.
Regarding Donald Trump repeating a tabloid journalism article, well, it can’t be said any better than Martin Roules said it on Facebook: Ted Cruz’ father in the Kennedy assassination? The Miami Herald notes, with almost comical understatement, “The explosive suggestion that Cruz’s father would have had any affiliation with Oswald is not corroborated in any other way.” Where are the …
Fiorina and the Cruz Hindenburg
Carly Fiorina stood on the airship platform contemplating her political future. Standing just inside the cabin, Ted Cruz extended a clammy palm to yank her aboard for the last hurrah of his crashing presidential campaign. “There’s enough fuel to get us both some more air time,” he wagered, his hands trembling. “We can even call it a ‘ticket’ and you can …
Adjournment in Memory of Peter Kanelos
Peter Kanelos was more than a dedicated public servant for San Diego; he was my dear friend. Join the Senate session today online as we adjourn in memory of Pete. At the end of the session I will remember the life that so earnestly enriched our community. Visit www.calchannel.com/live-webcast at 2 PM to live stream the Senate session. Alternatively, I …
San Diego Campaign Fundraising Roundup: 1/1 – 4/23
Please see the attached links for an overview of campaign fundraising throughout San Diego County for the period of 1/1/2016 – 4/23/2016. Included here are only competitive races for Supervisor District 3, City of San Diego races, and Chula Vista District 4. Enjoy! PDF version Excel version
Happy SANDAG Tax & Spend Republican Day
It looks like the SANDAG Board of Directors will vote to approve the SANDAG Sky Gondola Tax for a public vote today. The anticipated scorecard should look like this: City of San Diego: Faulconer (R) NO, Gloria (D) YES County of San Diego: Roberts (T&SR) YES, Jacob (R) NO – Horn voted NO, with Jacob absent. That cancels out the …
Projection: Trump to Win California Republican Primary
New Statistical Model Projects Trump Wins 133 of 172 State Delegates (77%) SAN DIEGO – Businessman Donald Trump is likely to win the California Republican primary election on June 6th. That is the findings of a new report released today by the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR), a regional economic think tank. Using demographic data from the …
Who Knows If There Are Tax And Spend Republicans In Santee?
Can we get some more Republicans to place a pro-SANDAG tax resolution on their City Council’s agenda? We really need to do this to get each and every Republican Council member and Mayor on record about this SANDAG tax. Escondido City Council placed it on the agenda and not one council member voted for the tax. Poway and La Mesa rejected …
La Mesa Unanimously Rejects SANDAG Sky Gondola Tax; Tax And Spend Republicans In Vista and El Cajon Betray Taxpayers
Bravo to the taxpayer champions in La Mesa for unanimously rejecting the SANDAG Sky Gondola tax. You may have seen Councilwoman Alessio and I debating on these pages about procedural points but, when push came to shove, she (and her colleagues) stood up to this horrific tax proposal. Here’s Alessio: The vote in La Mesa was 5-0 against. All council …
San Diego County Gun Owners holds first Annual Dinner, with Sheriff Paul Babeu addressing over 350
San Diego – Last Thursday night on the hanger deck of the USS Midway, the San Diego County Gun Owners PAC (SDCGO) held its first annual dinner. In attendance were over 350 Second Amendment enthusiasts, including elected officials, veterans, and people from every political party and all walks of life. “I’m thrilled to see so many Second Amendment supporters stepping …
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