49ers to Oppose Chargers’ Potential Relocation?

Ryan T. DarbyRyan T. Darby 3 Comments

The U-T San Diego Editorial Board stirred the pot of the Chargers’ stadium/relocation controversy by arguing that the team actually wants to move to L.A. They make a compelling argument, and many San Diegans lament that the Chargers are as good as gone. However, all of this assumes that the NFL owners would allow the Chargers to relocate to L.A., …

The Hunter Doctrine – Leave Europe to the Soviets

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Guest Commentary by Jason Jackson This week Congressman Duncan Hunter’s office announced a foreign policy vision that should be of deep concern to conservatives. In his own words, Mr. Hunter believes that America’s foreign policy should be “you go in, you kick a–, you leave.” Mr. Hunter goes so far as to refer to this as the “Hunter Doctrine.” Fortunate …

71st Assembly: Santee Mayor Voepel makes it official; Harrison locks down some big endorsements

Barry JantzBarry Jantz 1 Comment

If it wasn’t official before that Randy Voepel is seeking the 71st AD seat currently held by Brian Jones… From the Voepel Campaign While it has been the pleasure of my lifetime to serve as Mayor of Santee, I’ve determined it’s time for a new opportunity to serve. That’s why I’ve decided to run for the 71st Assembly District. As …

Nathan Fletcher and Losing The Air War

The Libertarian Lass, Gayle FalkenthalJohn Nienstedt 8 Comments

by John Nienstedt, President, Competitive Edge Research & Communication My firm, Competitive Edge, uses Perception Analyzer™ dials to test TV ads, speeches, debate performance and even movies. Remember the movie “2016: Obama’s America”? We dial-tested it to uncover some fascinating findings about what aspects of the film – down to the second — influenced voters’ thinking. TV ads are our …

BIA vs. Encinitas Lawsuit

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On October 10, 2014, the San Diego County Building Industry Association (BIA), a CA not for profit Trade Association, sued the City of Encinitas in Superior court (case# 37-2014-0034550-CU-WM-NC) because of changes the City Council adopted in how the city should interpret Government Code section 65915, also known as the “Density Bonus Law.” According to BIA Vice-President Matt Adams, the …

Kicking butt with Duncan Hunter

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From Congressman Hunter’s office… “Look for Politico’s story on the Hunter Doctrine in tomorrow’s print edition.” The Hunter Doctrine: ‘You kick a–, and you leave’ Politico Step aside, James Monroe. Duncan Hunter is developing his own “Hunter Doctrine.” “You go in, you kick a–, and you leave,” the Republican congressman from California explained. The 38-year-old former Marine who in 2008 won …

Stadium Advisory Group on possible announcement from Chargers

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In response to what many have heard as the Chargers’ plans to announce to NFL owners that the team has determined the financing plan being developed by the Citizens Stadium Advisory Group (CSAG), the group’s spokesman Tony Manolatos released the following statement… That plan won’t be released until the end of May, so anyone suggesting they know what it is …

DeMaio on KUSI – Pension Reform and Chargers

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I appeared on KUSI yesterday to talk about my partnership with former San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed (D) on a possible state-wide pension reform initiative. Here’s that clip: http://www.kusi.com/clip/11241800/pension-reform On the way out, Steve Bosh asked me about how to protect taxpayers in any possible stadium deal with the Chargers. Here’s that clip: http://ow.ly/KuOfv

Stakeholder Memo from The Republican Party of San Diego: Major contribution to Joel Anderson

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FROM: Tony Krvaric, Chairman RE: Victory Campaign Update, Dated March 16, 2015 Joel Anderson For Supervisor 2016: MAJOR Contribution Made I wanted you to be the first to know that on March 4 our Party made a MAJOR contribution to Senator Joel Anderson’s campaign for County Supervisor. We are absolutely committed to electing Joel the next Supervisor from East County …

Is the San Diego County Taxpayers Association Roasting Scott Peters?

Brian BradyBrian Brady 1 Comment

I thought this was an early April Fool’s Joke today until I read the invitation. Scott Peters is a disaster for San Diego County taxpayers so I naturally thought the Taxpayers “Association” was going to goof on him this month. Alas, this is just another crony capitalist event for which the SDCTA is becoming famous. This whole “breakfast forum” SDCTA …

For generations CA population grew faster than Texas. But since 1992 the trend has reversed.

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersUndesignated 8 Comments

For decades the population of California was growing faster than Texas. It roared passed the population of Texas in 1934 and never looked back. But by 1992 that trend had changed.  Here’s the comparative figures in millions: STATE              1992              2014          Difference California         …

Talking points that rescue Hillary from E Mail scandal

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Originally written for Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2015 — Are you a Hillary supporter? Are you frustrated to see your favorite candidate accused of yet another scandal? Are you afraid that even fellow Democrats may abandon one who just a few weeks ago looked like a sure winner? Well, be of good cheer! Below are some handy …

Maybe Same Sex Marriage Isn’t About “Equality” ?

Brian BradyBrian Brady 125 Comments

Did you see what just happened in Oklahoma? Republican State Representative Todd Russ introduced a bill to get the Oklahoma State government out of the marriage licensing business and into the marriage recognition business. Readers here will recognize this as the “Michael Schwartz” plan: government should record marriage documents rather than issue them. From Reason.com: He (Russ), too, claims to …

Congressman Hunter Associates Sen. Rand Paul with Nancy Pelosi

Eric AndersenEric Andersen 5 Comments

For those who missed last night’s meeting of the San Diego County Republican Party at the Town & Country: A foolish comment from Congressman Duncan Hunter as he used the podium of our party to publicly denigrate Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) by associating him with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). For those inspired by the ideals of constitutionally limited government, free …

Election Scuttlebutt: US Senate, AD 76, AD 78, CD52

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California Assemblyman and retired Marine Colonel Rocky Chavez is running for the open California US Senate seat. Chavez is running against the “best looking attorney general in America,” Kamala Harris. Chavez offers a “pragmatic platform” of strong foreign policy experience, comprehensive immigration reform, leaving Obamacare in place, supporting same sex marriage, and opposing abortion. He faces a large registration disadvantage …

City Staff Putting the “Bad” in Carlsbad

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Guest Commentary by Michael A. Schwartz On February 18, over 250 citizens showed up at a Carlsbad Planning Commission meeting to support small business owner Lisa Gunther with her plan to open an indoor shooting range. She also owns the building that houses her existing gun store on Loker Avenue in Carlsbad. Lisa submitted all the required paperwork to the …