I had a lot of fun being the HOST of a debate rather than being a candidate in one! During the US Senate debate last night, one of the three candidates (Rocky Chavez) drops out! Watch it here
Rocky Chavez really pisses off Jerry Kern and Phil Graham
Updated 2/9/16, with a comment from Jerry Kern… Rocky Chávez, the sitting 76th District Assemblyman, tonight threw in the towel on a U.S. Senate bid that for months everyone seemingly besides him thought was a really stupid idea, instead announcing he would seek reelection to his own seat, several months after two credible GOP candidates started campaigning to succeed him. …
Fusion without Compromise
Observations on the opposing political views of Frank Dowse and Hypocrisy. Buckley attempted to fuse different groups within conservatism (Christians, paleos, libertarians etc…) but ended up sacrificing limited government for big as a necessary evil to thwart communism. His intentions were noble but now the greatest threat to our dreams is an internal one, the area he compromised, big government, the means …
I’m jes’ feelin’ a bit sorry for the former president
Regarding the fundraising plea below: Ok, if it were my child, I’d also continue to help him, right up until the end. Even if the end had passed long ago. But, I’d also hope my kid would save us all the embarrassment. For the sake of the family, maybe. With all due respect to the former president, 28 years was …
If Cam Newton loses the Super Bowl, his California state taxes will be 199% of his earnings
This article is a reminder to all pro athletes why they don’t want to make California their home, and why they don’t want to play for a California team. Indeed, from a tax standpoint, they’d be wise not to play in a western conference — given that many of the games will be with California teams. Cam Newton is learning …
PC Police – San Diego Mayor Imposes Rules for “Bias Free Language”
You can tell fiscal reform mindset is long gone at City Hall by checking out the 82-page set of Regulations issued by the City governing the use of its new logo and imposing absurd mandates on things such as e-mail formatting and “Bias-Free Language.” Oh, and spending $48,000 in taxpayer funds on a logo design. Read more
Jim Desmond gets a jump on 2018 Supervisor race
San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond’s announcement yesterday, for the San Diego County Board seat of current Supervisor Bill Horn… Today I announced my candidacy for Supervisor District 5 in 2018. As Mayor of San Marcos, with balanced budgets, strong reserves, and solid infrastructure, our community has thrived. As a Board member of SANDAG and the San Diego Airport Authority I …
Turko’s follow up to the Spring Valley storm drain mess
KUSI News – San Diego, CA Guest Commentary by Hector R. Gastelum KUSI’s crusading reporter Michael Turko ran a followup story on an earlier problem with a leaking storm drain in Spring Valley. This one is both very sad and absolutely infuriating, as Turko reports in “From Bad to Worse.” The homeowners from the previous story (see “It Is What …
Sen. Ben Hueso and campaign treasurer facing additional charges for violations of the Political Reform Act
Press Release From: Col. Richard Shigley USMC Ret. Ken Moser Sen. Ben Hueso was caught for the third time failing to properly disclose campaign expenditures. A PRA complaint for failing to disclose approximately $74,000 in expenditures was submitted late last year to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis (DA). A lawsuit for that complaint was …
Foreign Policy: Christian Conservative or Progressive Humanist?
A response to Mr. Frank Dowse. In a previous post Frank Dowse took me to task for challenging Congressional candidate Jacquie Atkinson’s foreign policy views. My thoughts below summarize what I see as the distinctives that separate a Christian and a principled policy view from a humanist and progressive one. Who is Frank Douse who goes by the pen name …
Supervisor Jacob’s re-election committee releases fundraising totals
Press Release (1/29/16) San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob’s re-election committee today released fundraising totals, reporting almost 1,500 contributions totaling $431,242 during the 2016 campaign cycle, and total cash-on-hand as of December 31 of $607,258. Of the contributions received during this campaign cycle, over 95% were from residents of San Diego County. “I’m deeply moved by the response of local …
Cruz Trumps The Donald in Republican Iowa Caucus
We’ve all heard it. The worn-out political proverb: “As Iowa goes, so goes the nation.” Were that true of the Iowa Caucus, we’d have Republican Presidential nominees Bob Dole, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum in the annals of history. So while Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas did prove he could overcome the graceless, uncouth stylings of one businessman and reality …
Fundraising in key local races
Thanks to Ryan Clumpner at the Lincoln Club of San Diego, here is a summary of 2015 fundraising and current cash position in some races deemed by the club as priority contests… County Supervisor District 2 Dianne Jacob Total Raised: $385,151.52 Cash on hand: $607,258.16 Debt: $0 Joel Anderson Total Raised: $273,660.71 Cash on hand: $273,243.35 Debt: $1,237.50 County Supervisor …
Attend the First US Senate Debate – Right Here in San Diego!
Join our studio audience for the debate – ticket information below! – Carl Republican US Senate Candidates to Debate Feb. 8 on the DeMaio Report 5:00-6:00pm Monday, February 8 Rocky Chavez Tom Del Beccaro Duf Sundheim Moderated by Carl DeMaio and Cliff Albert With the retirement of US Senator Barbara Boxer (D), California will see a hotly contested US Senate …
#MakeYouGreatAgain: Exposing The Gullibility of The Frustrated American
My friend Greg Swann and I have been alternating between hysterics and horror about the campaign of Donald Trump. It’s less hysterics and more horror now that the Iowa Caucuses have started. While the “we’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore” vote is understandable, trading one soft tyrant for another is no restoration of our …
San Diego County Gun Owners PAC Announce First Round of Endorsements for 2016
San Diego – Today the SDCGO is excited to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2016 cycle. SDCGO endorses county and city level candidates who actively support Second Amendment issues, are viable candidates for the office they are seeking, and are running against others who do not support the Second Amendment. Executive Director of SDCGO Michael Schwartz stated, …
Threats and Freedoms: Our unique, vital and precious role
A Response to Mr. Eric Andersen by Frank Dowse In a recent SD Rostra guest column by Jacquie Atkinson entitled, “Marine Corps Combat Veteran Jacquie Atkinson Calls Out the Iran Deal for a Fraud,” a rapidly heated debate ensued, where some critical and clear factions within the current “right” arenas often manifest when discussing foreign policy or security affairs. Mr. …
Escondido USD: Where there’s smoke…
…there’s fire, and nothing’s coming out of the chimney at this guy’s apartment. From the San Diego Union-Tribune: DA probes Escondido trustee’s residency The District Attorney’s Office is investigating whether Escondido Union School District trustee Jose Fragozo actually resides in a small apartment he has claimed as his residence since getting elected to the board in 2012. Read it all …
Breaking: Open Letter to the Community from Dean Spanos
Dear Chargers Fans, Today I decided our team will stay in San Diego for the 2016 season and I hope for the long term in a new stadium. I have met with Mayor Faulconer and Supervisor Roberts and I look forward to working closely with them and the business community to resolve our stadium dilemma. We have an option and …
Block gives up in face of Atkins challenge
Is there anything else to say? Of course, what’s in it for Block is yet to be announced, although we’re sure it’s been determined. Here’s the SacBee story.
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