In a National Review Symposium, prominent conservatives take on Donald Trump… http://c7.nrostatic.com/article/430126/donald-trump-conservatives-oppose-nomination And this… The Donald Trump Deception: 17 reasons he’s a domineering, big government crony
Big changes at Lincoln Club
From Ryan Clumpner… I’m happy to announce that the Lincoln Club will be making some big changes to our management structure, designed to expand our bandwidth and the scope of our impact on local politics in 2016. Effective February 1, I will be stepping down as Executive Director and transitioning to a strategic consulting role with the Lincoln Club. …
Getting Into the Weeds Part IV: Pot Legalization Could Create a Banana Republic
This op-ed originally appeared in The Press Enterprise and can be viewed here. As we enter 2016, our new industry and cash crop, marijuana, is the buzz in Sacramento. Over 30 new pieces of pro-marijuana legislation will be introduced this year, with little outside-the-beltway scrutiny. Big players are waiting in the wings to seize the marketplace with recreational use ballot initiatives. …
Understanding Martin Luther King, Jr.
There are only a handful of men in the realm of law and politics that inspire me. Besides Christ … Gandhi, Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr. come to mind. These individuals not only demonstrate a greater understanding of the ethics of civil government but peacefully challenged the status quo at the cost of their own lives. That type of …
U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Endorses Phil Graham
Press Release (San Diego, Calif.) – Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, and former California State Assembly Republican Leader, has announced his support for businessman Phil Graham for State Assembly. “As someone who has spent his entire career in the private sector, Phil Graham understands what it takes to create jobs and get our economy moving,” said …
Waldron Bill to Address Mental Illness Advances
SACRAMENTO- Assemblywoman Marie Waldron’s (R-Escondido) bill, Assembly Bill 59, which would extend “Laura’s Law” to help the mentally ill in California, passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee today on a bipartisan vote. See press release HERE “I am pleased that my bill to continue programs that provide stability for Californians with mental illnesses passed the Judiciary Committee today,” said …
San Diego ABC Endorses Harrison for Assembly
Associated Builders & Contractors Endorse Mike Harrison for Assembly (Ramona, Calif.) – The San Diego Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has endorsed community leader Mike Harrison for State Assembly. “I am very pleased and honored to receive the endorsement and support of the San Diego Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.,” said Harrison. “ABC is a …
Gitsham Reports $254,000 in First Finance Report
PRESS RELEASE (San Diego, Calif.) – Small business owner Denise Gitsham, the leading Republican candidate for Congress in California’s 52nd District, reported $254,000 in the first seven weeks of her campaign. “I am unbelievably grateful for the support I’ve received thus far, but will not rest until I’ve reached out to every single constituent in my district, and earned their …
“It is what it is”
KUSI News – San Diego, CA “But when homeowners turn to the county for help, they get nothing…” This quote is a really good summary of the attitude that Dianne Jacob has about the people she “represents.” Watch the news report from KUSI. It perfectly captures the problem we in East County face. A public drainage system under a home …
My secret “smackdown” of President (Bill) Clinton is revealed at last
With Bill Clinton climbing back into the public eye, touting his wife Eva Peron (a.k.a. Hillary Clinton) for President, it’s time I finally told the secret story of how I stuck it to him in 1993 — shortly after he was elected Sex Offender in Chief (okay, okay, that’s just a churlish aside — my bad). The best part was …
What Powerball Can Teach Liberals About Profits
Last week I sat through the billion dollar blockbuster hit, Jurassic World. While not a complete waste of my time (“he’s just being over-dramatic!”), the film had all the annoying attributes found in a big budget Hollywood movie. Most irritating was the not so subtle message that corporate profits were the root of evil. Watching a film that demonizes profits, …
Video: Anderson Open House draws thousands of constituents
I was glad to meet with 4,000 of my constituents at my annual Holiday Legislative Open House on December 10, 2015 at Toyota of El Cajon. This event gives me an opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about their opinions and legislative ideas. 40-60% of the bills I introduce come from ideas brought to me by the people I …
Graham Raises More Than $350,000 for Assembly Campaign
Press Release (San Diego, Calif.) – North County businessman Phil Graham reported raising $354,000 for his campaign for State Assembly. The impressive haul gives him a strong advantage in the heavily Republican seat and positions him as the frontrunner. “I’ve been overwhelmed by the response I’ve received from local residents and proud of the strong start,” said Graham. “I’ve been …
A Victory for Trademark Speech, and Possibly the Redskins
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a recent ruling that might help the Washington Redskins regain their trademark, which the government revoked for being “disparaging to Native Americans.” The Ruling: In re Shiao Tam The Federal Circuit ruled In re Shiao Tam that the portion of the Lanham Act allowing the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office …
An Open Letter to San Diego Republican Elected Officials And Candidates
Let’s start here; I need y’all to show some leadership. This simply won’t do. Stop worrying about your elections and reelections and take a stand. The Republic is on fire and our state is in a political drought (both literally and figuratively). I expressed as much today on Facebook: I listened to an interview with Mark Steyn this morning. What …
Media “Expert” Claims Extremist Groups Exist Only on Far-Right, Never Far Left – But Then This Happenned…
In a stunning example of hypocrisy and double standards, Ryan Lentz of the Southern Poverty Law Center claims that extremist groups only exist on the right side of the political spectrum and that groups on the left are simply “grassroots” groups. After authoring a report that claimed that “extremist groups on the rise in America,” Lentz was asked to come …
Assemblyman Jones Re-Appointed Republican Caucus Chair
Incoming Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes announced that he has appointed Assemblyman Brian Jones to serve as Assembly Republican Caucus Chair, a position Jones previously held from 2012-13. “Assemblyman Jones has the experience, vision, and leadership ability that will serve our caucus well,” said Mayes. “Brian is well-respected for his relationships both inside and outside the capitol, his previous leadership …
Nine Chargers stadium sites rejected? Nonsense.
The Chargers announced today the team officially filed for relocation to Carson. The Dean Spanos video announcement is here. No surprise, Twitter lit up as a result. Leading the reaction was a series of tweets from SDUT Opinion Editor Matthew Hall, which Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Lee Jenkins touted as “the best use of Twitter” he’d ever seen. Hall tweeted: …
ALERT – Union Bosses Try to Invalidate San Diego Election on Pension Reform
In 2012 San Diego voters overwhelmingly voted to approve Prop B – the landmark Pension Reform Initiative that is credited with helping turn around the city’s financial crisis. Under Prop B, city employees would no longer receive bloated six-figure pensions – and instead would receive more affordable 401-K retirement accounts. Unfortunately, the government union bosses refuse to accept the will …
Requiescat In Pace Michael Benoit
Lifelong libertarian activist and Chairman of the San Diego Libertarian Party Michael Benoit passed away last night from a heart attack. While I can write for days about him (and will in the near future), I thought I would share some comments from a Facebook post about his passing: Former State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth: “I am saddened to hear this. Having …
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