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.
Why Mike Huckabee should not be president…
…in one ad. The sad thing is, he really approved it.
My approach as a Congressman: Filter every decision through one lens
Guest Commentary by Jim Ash A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Eric Anderson as part of his vetting process described in his post On Vetting and Endorsing. Because I have no public voting record to scrutinize, he wanted to determine if I am intellectually capable of handling the job of a congressman. After our meeting, and …
Nevada GOP Presidential Caucus: A Primary Pivot?
As an elections analyst, I always try to find interesting electoral dynamics that shape the voter landscape and move the needle on Election Day. So when I look at Nevada’s GOP presidential caucus on February 23rd, I’m surprised I see the conditions for a “primary pivot” emerging there, possibly shifting a Trump-dominated race to a more competitive contest for party …
Marine Corps Combat Veteran Jacquie Atkinson Calls Out the Iran Deal for a Fraud
Guest Commentary by Jacquie Atkinson Many Obama and Scott Peters’ far left supporters may find it appealing to view the recent diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran as the beginning of the end of the threat posed by Iran since its 1979 revolution. That mindset ignores the fact that this “deal” hasn’t even been signed by Iran, or …
San Diego County Gun Owners Shows Surge in Support Since Announcing its Formation
San Diego – After announcing the launch of San Diego County Gun Owners PAC (SDCGO) on October 21st, we have received an outpouring of support from San Diego County residents across the political and demographic spectrum, all coming together to defend the Second Amendment. Selling out a movie premiere of “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” having more than …
NR: To Attract Disillusioned Voters, the GOP Must Understand Their Concerns
An excellent read on the disillusioned white, blue collar voters driving the Trump phenomenon… http://www.nationalreview.com/article/429744/republican-disillusioned-voters
Dean Spanos ranked as one of worst owners in the NFL
“In case you’re new to the game, I’m not exactly a big fan of Dean Spanos. He’s a lying, manipulative billionaire who wants a cash-strapped city to fully fund a new stadium for a franchise he has mismanaged to a depressing degree. Aside from completely abandoning a fanbase that supported his team for 55 years, Spanos is the same guy …
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