ESCONDIDO — A massive investment proposed by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has little support among the City Council. During its regular meeting Wednesday, Mayor Sam Abed shredded the aggressive plan to invest $18.2 billion as part of San Diego Forward, a regional transportation initiative looking toward 2050. Read it all.
San Diego County Gun Owners Announces Second Amendment Celebration Dinner
Please join us, Thursday April 21st, at 6pm aboard the USS Midway for our Second Amendment Celebration Dinner – an event that is sure to be an evening to remember for you and your guests. If you’ve been to one of our dinners, you know what a great event it is – but this year is going to be even …
Republican Party of San Diego County Endorses Randy Voepel for State Assembly
The Republican Party of San Diego County (RPSDC) has endorsed Randy Voepel for the 71st Assembly District. “As Mayor of Santee, Randy Voepel has proven that the limited government policies can work at a local level,” said RPSDC Chairman Tony Krvaric. “Under his leadership, Santee has been a business friendly, fiscally responsible, low crime city that provides high quality amenities and …
Breaking News: Leo Hamel ends campaign for 71st Assembly District
Exclusive to SD Rostra and The DeMaio Report. Carl DeMaio is interviewing Hamel at 5 p.m. about his decision. Statement from Leo Hamel… I entered the race for the 71st State Assembly seat with a genuine desire to make a positive impact in Sacramento for my neighbors and fellow citizens in San Diego. In the last few weeks, I’ve come …
Trump’s Presidential Campaign Looking Like His Business Ventures
I respect Donald J. Trump as an entrepreneur and recognize his strengths; he’s a great start up guy. Trump has had a successful business career by mostly dreaming big, convincing investors/lenders to back up his big dreams, then litigating his long-term equity position after he has to cede control to investors/lenders. Fortunately, business rewards those dreamers for their vision, even …
San Diego pro sports teams — “America’s Finest Losers”
The five reasons why San Diego pro sports teams are perennial losers — in the past, present and particularly in the future. Taxes play a big part in this tradition. San Diego is a great place to play outdoor sports — terrific weather, low humidity, little rain (let alone snow) and no wind. But for a star professional athlete making …
Cronyism vs. Capitalism and Big Business vs. Free Enterprise: A Call to Conservative Courage
by John H. Horst Candidate, California’s 52nd Congressional District As the race for the Republican presidential nomination comes to a head, it occurs to many of us in California that we may likely have a crucial say – something we are not used to with these things usually being wrapped up by our June primary election. Regardless of who gets …
Ted Cruz Talks to Carl DeMaio – Chargers, Water, HSR and More
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz did an interview with Carl DeMaio on NewsRadio 600 KOGO where he talks about his campaign and several issues important to San Diegans. Listen to the interview here.
San Diegans announce effort to establish a new Trump Party
Named for presidential candidate, new political party said to ‘trump’ the failures of Republicans and Democrats Claiming they are sick and tired of politics as usual, a group of disenchanted local Republicans and Independents, as well as a few Democrats, released plans today to establish a new political party named after Donald Trump. Under the banner, “Make America Great Again,” …
Republican Party of Riverside County Endorses Randy Voepel for State Assembly
The Republican Party of Riverside County (RPRC) has endorsed Randy Voepel for the 71st Assembly District. The party joins other prominent Republican leaders such as Assemblyman Chad Mayes and Assemblyman Brian Jones in endorsing Voepel for Assembly. “Randy Voepel is a candidate with widespread support among Republican elected officials with a compelling, conservative record as a Mayor,” said Scott Mann, Chairman …
8 Big Problems with the Chargers Stadium Initiative
Despite the spin from the Chargers (and some really bad reporting by several outlets), there are 8 big problems with the stadium proposal. Read all about it – and spread the news!
Libertarianism Leads to Less Freedom?
My friend and former State Assemblyman, Steve Baldwin, has written an article in Western Journalism titled The REAL Enemy of Freedom is Hiding in the Last Place You’d Expect to Find It. A critique of libertarianism. I have great respect for Steve and think the two of us agree on far more than we disagree, but this caught me by …
CA wants business to pay part-time workers 4 hours pay for any change in their work schedule
I spend much time fighting against ever-higher California taxes. But ask any business person what is worst about California, and “taxes” will NOT be at the top of the list. I conjecture that California LAWS and MANDATES take the top spot, with our LITIGATION climate in 2nd place, vying with our high COST OF LIVING for that runner-up spot. Included …
Ray Ellis Opposes Chargers Tax — and comments from others
Update — Besides the release from Ellis below, others in the community are weighing in. See the comments below this post. Press Release ‘We must put the priorities of our 1.4 million residents ahead of the interests of billionaires seeking taxpayer subsidies’ SAN DIEGO (March 30, 2016)—San Diego City Council candidate Ray Ellis said today he continues to oppose any …
Smoke Out The SANDAG Tax And Spend Republicans On the City Councils
I have fielded a number of calls in the last two weeks, from Republicans who were upset with my “no new taxes” stance on the SANDAG tax hike. Many elected Republicans didn’t want to have to shoulder the responsibility for this tax hike — they thought they could hide behind the “let the people decide” curtain. The SANDAG staff and …
CRUCIAL public misconception: “Business makes 36% profit on sales.” Actually only 6.5%.
Here’s a crucial misconception by the public. It’s a misunderstanding that leads to calls for government mandates such as a $15 minimum wage — with the cost supposedly paid out of “greedy business” profits. A poll asked: “Just a rough guess, what percent profit on each dollar of sales do you think the average company makes after taxes?” The …
RIP, Justice Scalia.
Washington Post… Supreme Court deadlocks over public employee union case; Calif. teachers must pay dues
Fmr. Assemblyman Steve Baldwin Endorses Randy Voepel for State Assembly
Former State Assemblyman Steve Baldwin has endorsed Randy Voepel for the 71st Assembly District. “As a Santee resident, I have seen up close how Randy Voepel has developed a strong record of conservative leadership at the local level,” said Baldwin. “By implementing a limited-government agenda, Randy Voepel has allowed Santee to flourish and become a safe, family-friendly city that allows business …
CA politicians have struck a deal to implement $15 minimum wage without a proposition
Hoh boy. It appears that the California state legislature, the governor and the labor unions have “struck a deal” that will raise the state’s minimum wage to $15. No stinkin’ proposition will be required to enact this requirement into law, with a simple (Democrat) legislative majority easily attainable. The minimum wage (now $10 an hour) will rise in stages, hitting …
CA or TX? Flourish or just survive, the choice is yours.
Want to start a new tech firm? CA is a good place, primarily because of the talent pool. Want your business to GROW and PROSPER? Flee to Texas, or any other business friendly state. Here’s yet another example to consider. http://www.capoliticalreview.com/capoliticalnewsandviews/more-jobs-to-texas-san-fran-tech-startup-makes-move-into-texas-with-new-dallas-office/ EXCERPT (and good summary): Want to create ideas? California is still the place. Want job and business growth—go to …
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