Rostra’s Brian Brady: A Case for Changing The Republican Party Of San Diego County — Part One Today’s news that hasn’t happened yet… Todd Gloria out as San Diego City Council president; Sherri Lightner has the votes. Count on it. The Latest Headlines… SDUT: Chula Vista council to appoint fifth member SDUT: Chula Vista ballot recount set for Today …
Politics Roundup for Tuesday, December 9, 2014
The Latest Headlines… Rostra’s Brian Brady: A Case for Changing The Republican Party Of San Diego County — Part One SDUT: Council president vote delayed – Chris Cate gets to vote SDUT: Recount requested in Chula Vista council race — As anticipated, Dems asking, as count leaves Padilla two votes shy of McCann SDUT: Chula Vista council to be sworn …
A Case for Changing The Republican Party Of San Diego County — Part One
San Diego is a Center-Right County Consider this: Five of the seven Republican candidates for statewide offices earned a majority of the San Diego County vote in this past election. That’s good news for the Republican Party of San Diego County — it means that County voters are still of center-right ideology. But consider this comment, from Rostra awhile back: …
The Pearl Harbor attack under Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton
Written by Bob Siegel and first published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, Dec 8, 2014 — Just a few days ago, potential 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gave a speech where she challenged Americans to “show respect, even for one’s enemies.” She also suggested that we “empathize with their perspective and point of view.” Don’t be too hard on …
Politics Roundup for the Weekend — December 6 and 7, 2014
Remember… SDUT: Remembering Pearl Harbor: 73 years later, a new challenge SacBee: How little we’re sacrificing The Latest Headlines… SDUT: Could land deal end Soledad cross case? LA Times: Some GOP House challengers were short on funds, reports show SDUT: The data on race and crime in San Diego SDUT Editorial: A dangerous fight over water and the Salton Sea …
Politics Roundup for Thursday, December 4, 2014
What’s next in Chula Vista?… Times of SD: Padilla Asks Recount After 2-Vote Loss in Chula Vista Council Race Voice — Fact Check: Recounts Rarely Pay Off — “Chula Vista City Councilman-Elect John McCann, who won by two votes, claimed the costly recount process validates the original winner 90 percent of the time.” MUST Reads… Rostra’s Vince Vasquez: California GOP: …
Chris Cate: A Brand New Day
Cate announces staff selections Press Release San Diego, CA: During Chris Cate’s campaign, he promised that he would be an advocate and ally for families in San Diego’s 6th council district. Cate promised that his staff team would be reflective of the diverse and family-oriented district that nearly 150,000 residents call their home. 33% of District 6 residents are of …
Second Amendment activists to County Board of Supervisors: Dealing with an unconstitutional law should be near the top of your priority list
Guest Commentary by Michael A. Schwartz As I wrote a few weeks ago, recent court decisions have made it clear that San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore’s restrictive policies regarding issuance of concealed weapons permits are unconstitutional, infringing on the rights of county citizens. Despite the Ninth Circuit Court’s November 12 decision to not take up an appeal in Peruta …
California GOP: Competitive Statewide by 2020
New research suggests that active voters in California are becoming an endangered species. A combination of demographic shifts, technology changes and electoral reforms is likely causing systemic, low voter participation in the state, which may well persist through the end of the decade. With enough planning and investment, the California Republican Party can swim against the tide, creating a competitive …
Ferguson Turmoil: What you need to start mob violence (SATIRE)
Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Communities Digital News. SAN DIEGO, November 30, 2014 — Interested in advancing your cause through the wonderful world of news making violence? Would you like to also have the best of both worlds; the benefit of violence without it looking like you were personally responsible? Well then; this is your lucky day! Following are handy, …
Assembly Republican Leader Names Leadership Team
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen, today announced her leadership team for the 2015-16 legislative session, selecting a group of Assembly Republican Caucus members from across California. “I’m honored to have an exceptional group of Republican members serve on the caucus’ leadership team,” said Olsen. “We will work closely together to build a strong caucus operation and to promote …
It’s official, McCann by two votes in Chula Vista
Update Tuesday 12/2, 4:45 pm… It’s official from the Registrar of Voters. John McCann wins in Chula Vista by two votes. In essence, nothing changed from last Wednesday, as anticipated (see prior update below). Here’s the “final.” I’m not going out on a limb saying that Steve Padilla or one of his supporters — labor or the Democratic Party, for …
Politics Roundup for Tuesday, December 2, 2014
The latest… NBC7: San Diego Council Shake-Up Attempt In the Works — Is Todd Gloria facing removal as council pres? SDUT: Local reserve cap dampens rainy day fund — “…late in the legislative session, Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislators — at the behest of the powerful California Teachers Association — slipped language into a budget trailer bill that forces …
Politics Roundup for Monday, December 1, 2014
The latest… Rostra: The Role of Republican Lawyers SDUT: SD’s in the political purple — Political notebook: San Diego likes Bush and Obama, a Busby challenge? Voice: Firefight president says San Diego Is Paying Half Price for Quarter Service on Emergencies SDUT: Donors raise cash for man who shouted at Ferguson protesters Rostra: Apparent two-vote Thanksgiving victory for John McCann …
The Role of Republican Lawyers
As the John McCann, Chula Vista City Council election has shown, every vote counts in San Diego County elections. The race has also shown the need (1) for poll observers to be present at every single precinct polling place in San Diego County and (2) that our Republican candidates need to have lawyers present during the primary and general elections …
A Thanksgiving Message from Assemblyman Jones
The Left Redefining Thanksgiving, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – This week, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) wishes you a “Happy Thanksgiving,” and asks everyone to give thanks, and to remember the first thanksgiving in 1621 celebrated by both Native Americans and the settlers in gratitude for a successful harvest. In his Thanksgiving Proclamation, George Washington said, “to render our National …
Politics Roundup for Monday, November 24, 2014
The latest… BreitbartCA: GOP Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy: Worst Week in California Politics SDUT: He won’t follow Issa’s footsteps Voice: City Staff Forgot to Mention Major Change to Belmont Park Lease — City staff’s public report on the new deal failed to mention that investing in park improvements were no longer required. SDUT: Cyclists faulted most in bike-car crashes — …
Politics Roundup for the Weekend
The latest… NBC 7: Altercation between candidate McCann and activist in Chula Vista — “Petty Politics Sinking To A New Low?” Rostra’s Barry Jantz: What’s next in the Chula Vista vote count? — Counting complete, McCann and Padilla remain TIED BreitbartCA: Coin Toss May Decide Next Elected Council Member in Chula Vista Voice: More 911 Relief Could Be on Its …
Contrasting California’s High-Speed Rail With the Transcontinental Railroad
Taking Longer to Build than America’s Cross-Country Train, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – In Assemblyman Jones’ latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, he compares California’s high-speed rail plans with the Transcontinental Railroad. The first tracks were laid in 1863, and a short six years later, the Transcontinental Railroad successfully connected America’s east with the west. In contrast, in …
Update: Counting complete, McCann and Padilla remain TIED in Chula Vista — What’s next?
Updated Thursday 4:55 pm… With all countywide votes in the hopper, it remains tied. The “final,” same as yesterday: CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL STEVE PADILLA 18450 50.00 % JOHN McCANN 18450 50.00 % I’ve asked the Registrar of Voters (ROV) for some clarity: What’s the recount process, if one is pursued? One or the other candidate can pay for one? They can …
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