Republican Leaders in San Diego County Endorse Ted Cruz for President

Brian BradyBrian Brady 8 Comments

Tonight, Senator Ted Cruz will hold a rally for his Presidential campaign at the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley.  Over 3,000 people have registered to attend, many of whom are local Republican leaders. Senator Cruz has been endorsed by the highest ranking Republican in California, Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey, Assembly Member Marie Waldron and Assembly Member …

Hunter Owes an Explanation

Eric AndersenEric Andersen 18 Comments

In the event you are wondering if I saw “it,” that answer is, yes. The “it” being the Union-Tribune article describing my Congressman’s multiple violations of campaign finance law. I don’t get it. Hunter is in a safe seat. He was elected by a 40-point margin. He can afford to courageously raise the conservative flag high and inspire by taking …

Republican John Renison Announces 39th Senate District Run

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John Renison of Coronado today announced his candidacy for California state Senate. 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 dropped out of the race. An entrepreneur and family man, the start-up whiz revolutionized shipping with Piggyback Technologies. Piggyback connects people to goods …

Coast News: Escondido Council shows little support for SANDAG proposal, Abed “shreds” the plan

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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.

Republican Party of San Diego County Endorses Randy Voepel for State Assembly

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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 …

Trump’s Presidential Campaign Looking Like His Business Ventures

Brian BradyBrian Brady 4 Comments

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”

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersUndesignated 11 Comments

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

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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 …

San Diegans announce effort to establish a new Trump Party

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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

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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 …

Libertarianism Leads to Less Freedom?

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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

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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

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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 …

CRUCIAL public misconception: “Business makes 36% profit on sales.” Actually only 6.5%.

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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 …