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 …
Republican Liberty Caucus of San Diego Scores Victory With Poway Mayor-Elect Steve Vaus
The Republican Liberty Caucus of San Diego (RLCSD) was founded in 2012 to advance individual rights, limited government and free enterprise within the San Diego area, the state of California and the Republican Party. It is an officially chartered chapter of the Republican Liberty Caucus, founded in 1991 as a 527 political organization. This new organization grew in numbers during …
Politics Roundup for Tuesday, November 18, 2014
FlashReport Publisher Jon Fleischman’s Commentary BreitbartCA: The National Republican Congressional Committee’s Epic Failure in California The latest… SDUT: Senator Mark Wyland: ‘Time to move on’ from Capitol — “Colleagues on both sides of the aisle say the Capitol will lose a champion for education who is respected for his commitment to civic duty.” Voice: Who Lied? Part II: DeMaio’s Deceptive …
Updated Sunday: Politics Roundup for the Weekend, November 15 and 16, 2014
The latest… SDUT Editorial: Election wins don’t solve GOP’s problems FlashReport: Richard Rider: Bogus claims that military families earn poverty-level pay is poverty pimping Rostra’s Friday UPDATE… Chula Vista: John McCann now leads by 46 votes — It appears to be over. Appears. SDUT: Elections may never end LGBT Weekly: On to the 2016 elections! — Who’s looking at what seats? …
Friday UPDATE… Chula Vista: McCann now leads by 46 votes
Friday 11/14/14 4:25 p.m. Update… JOHN McCANN 18,370 50.06% STEVE PADILLA 18,324 49.94% Only 29 votes were added to the count in Chula Vista today. John McCann earned 13 of them, Steve Padilla got 16. McCann still leads by 46 votes. The reports from Derrick Roach and others observing the process are that the bulk of the additional ballots were …
Politics Roundup for Friday, November 14, 2014
The latest… Rostra: Chula Vista City Council: John McCann still hanging on by 49 votes against Steve Padilla — Is it over? SDUT: South County candidates duke it out Rostra’s Brian Brady: To Lorie Zapf: Individual Liberty Requires Cautious Government Oversight? Fox 5: Carl DeMaio co-hosts local radio show SDUT: Steve Greenhut: Losing candidate has some winning advice Voice: San …
Court to force Gore’s hand
Guest Commentary by Michael Schwartz A development yesterday in a local federal court case will have far reaching implications when it comes to your gun rights. Peruta v. San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore is a federal Ninth Circuit court case that was brought against the Sheriff for his policies regarding issuing a concealed weapon permit. The law requires that …
Assemblyman Jones Reacts Strongly to Passage of Proposition 47
SACRAMENTO, CA – In Assemblyman Jones’ latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, he reacts in strong opposition to the passage of Proposition 47, which took effect immediately. After last Tuesday’s election, convicted felons may have their convictions lowered to a misdemeanor for such things as forgery, fraud, possession of drugs, and theft of a firearm. Assemblyman Jones says, “The ramifications …
Fox5: Ed Harris to run “against” someone name “Aktins”
This is what happens when the headline writer can’t read and can’t spell. Read the actual story, not the headline, to see that Councilman Harris is not about to commit suicide against the Speaker. Oh, Rostra linked to the OB Rag story this morning.
To Lorie Zapf: Individual Liberty Requires Cautious Government Oversight ?
A huge victory was won for liberty in the San Diego City Council Chamber two days ago — the rent seekers lost the battle to keep competition down. The San Diego City Council voted to lift the artificial “cap” on city licensing of taxicabs. You might ask, “Why the hell is the City licensing driving? Doesn’t the State do that?”– …
Politics Roundup for Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Catchin’ up after the long holiday weekend? The last three post-election Roundups, with all the Peters-DeMaio links… Rostra: Politics Roundup for Veteran’s Day Rostra: Monday Politics Roundup Rostra: Weekend Roundup: The House of Cards Issue Todd Bosnich arrested… NBC 7: DeMaio Accuser Arrested, Suspected of Pushing Mom SDUT: Former DeMaio aide Bosnich arrested KPBS: Ex-DeMaio Aide Who Claimed Sexual Harassment …
THURSDAY – Carl DeMaio Guest Hosting KOGO Radio 1-4pm
This Thursday I will be a guest co-host of KOGO Radio from 1-4pm with “Sully” Sullivan. I need some topic ideas – so send me topics YOU want to talk about – info@carldemaio.com
Politics Roundup for Veteran’s Day
Paying tribute to those that have served… SDUT: The Conversation: Many people confuse Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Don’t. KPBS: Veterans To Be Honored At Events In San Diego County The last two post-election Roundups, with all the Peters-DeMaio links… Rostra: Monday Politics Roundup Rostra: Weekend Roundup: The House of Cards Issue San Diego County and some State Miscellaneous… Rostra: Vote …
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