From Vince Vasquez, Senior Policy Analyst at National University System Institute for Policy Research (and Rostra contributor)… click for a separate image Just cranked out a map of ballots counted thus far by the Registrar for CA52, by precinct. Scott Peters cut decisively into Carl DeMaio territory, won battleground precincts. Peters won battleground precincts in South University City, Clairemont, North …
An admonition to the winners, from Dennis Hollingsworth
Guest Commentary by Hon. Dennis Hollingsworth, retired CA State Senator To all those succesful, newly elected candidates out there today. Congratulations. No doubt you will field numerous calls of congratulatory wishes. Common among these sentiments will be the admonition to be sure to “Represent all the people now that you are elected.” I will ask you to observe that these …
Politics Roundup – Post Election Day
Where to see the results… San Diego County Statewide Peters-DeMaio — Thanks be, it’s finally over … well, not quite yet!!… SDUT: DeMaio, Peters race virtually tied Voice: DeMaio Leads Peters, But Race Is Still Uncertain BreitbartCA: Gay Republican Has Narrow Lead in California State Races… BreitbartCA: Jon Fleischman: Republicans Lose in Blue CA–but Stop Supermajority & Win Upsets Cal …
That’s why they call it dope?
It appears the pot initiative in Encinitas is going down in flames as it did in Solana Beach and Del Mar two years ago: PROP F City of Encinitas – Regulate Med. Marijuana Dispensaries Precincts: 48 Counted: 22 Percentage: 45.8% NO 5244 56.20% YES 4087 43.80% The pro pot / anti Sheriffs Dept. Mayoral candidate “Alex Fidel” is also flaming …
Will California’s Voters Set A New Record for Apathy?
How low can they go? California’s voters set a record low of 51 percent voter turnout in 2002. Political pollster John Nienstedt, president of Competitive Edge Research & Communication, made his final voter turnout prediction for Tuesday’s midterm election at the witching hour on Election Eve. Read his prediction here, then weigh in on whether he’s high, low, or right …
HUGE Politics Roundup for Election Day, November 4, 2014
“Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual – or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his …
MaryAnne Pintar Needs to Be Challenged By Local Media
The Bob Filner fiasco certainly has local media scared. I noticed it in the special Mayoral election when they asked Faulconer and Alvarez the silliest of interview questions. The media are worried they might not properly vet candidates, so rumor, innuendo, and accusations get reported first and investigated later. Mike Slater thought differently when he refused to air an accusation …
Governor Wilson Endorses Chris Cate for City Council
‘We need Chris Cate on the City Council so we can be sure government reforms continue’ SAN DIEGO (Nov. 3, 2014)—Former California Governor Pete Wilson has endorsed Chris Cate for San Diego City Council. “Chris Cate is a former small businessman and today he serves as vice president of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. In that position, Chris works …
Politics Roundup for Election Eve, November 3, 2014
Last Friday’s Ballot Return Update from The San Diego Group… GOP continues to perform well above registration Make your selections!… The Rostra/FlashReport San Diego General Election Contest! Peters-DeMaio Donnybrook… SDUT: Last-minute allegation roils campaign KPBS: Second Campaign Staffer Accuses GOP Congressional Candidate SDUT: Where the 52nd district will be contested BreitbartCA: Sabato: Race Between DeMaio and Peters now ‘Leans Democrat’ …
Politics Roundup for the Weekend, November 1 and 2, 2014
Friday’s Ballot Return Update from The San Diego Group… GOP continues to perform well above registration Make your selections!… The Rostra/FlashReport San Diego General Election Contest! Peters-DeMaio Battle… SDUT: Poll: DeMaio, Peters tied at the end SDUT: Eyes of nation on Peters-DeMaio SDUT: Biden leads rally for Peters SDUT: DeMaio, supporters make final push SDUT: Peters and DeMaio trade barbs …
A unique comparison
No, this didn’t go to every high propensity household in Council District 6 with Tony’s name on it… …but it may have Pollie Award written all over it.
Will Nehring’s Paternalism Appeal to California Women?
Guest Commentary by Jason Jackson Followers of Ron Nehring’s campaign for Lt. Governor were treated to a sneak peak of his first (and apparently only) advertisement of his campaign two weeks ago. The ad features a diverse group of women stating that under Lt. Governor Gavin Newsome’s illegal drug reform plan “more women will be addicted to drugs… You can’t …
Politics Roundup for All Hallows’ Evening
San Diego Republicans Launch Halloween Radio Ad To Welcome Vice President Joe Biden… Audio: President Obama’s “Scary” Policies Are On The Ballot In The Form of Scott Peters Last Night’s Ballot Return Update from The San Diego Group… GOP continues to perform well above registration Make your selections!… The Rostra/FlashReport San Diego General Election Contest! Peters-DeMaio Battle… SDUT: Peters and …
Encinitas Early Voting Returns Look Good For Lerchbacker But…
A late decision and a large personal loan to his campaign made Encinitas Council candidate Alan “Lerch” Lerchbacker look like a long shot candidate But a divided electorate, support from the surging Mayoral favorite Kristin Gaspar, and a mid-campaign endorsement change from the Republican Party of San Diego County might propel “Lerch” to victory. Early voting, as of October 28, …
Interrupting the politics with a little sports rant
You just won the World Series and were named MVP. It’s likely your contract includes significant bonus incentives for each feat, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars on top of the millions you’re already paid even if your team hadn’t made the playoffs. You’ll be listed in the record books. You have a ring and a trophy. You’ve achieved everything …
Politics Roundup for Thursday, October 30, 2014
Last Night’s Ballot Return Update from The San Diego Group… GOP continues to perform close to 10 percent above registration Make your selections!… The Rostra/FlashReport San Diego General Election Contest! Peters-DeMaio Battle… Rostra: Pins and Nothing SDUT: Frye to DeMaio: Stop invoking my name Times of San Diego: Howard Jarvis Group Endorses DeMaio’s ‘Fix Congress’ Plan SanDiego6 Video: Heather Myers …
Will Pacific View Be a Defining Issue in the Encinitas Mayor’s Race Between Tony Kranz and Kristin Gaspar?
The Encinitas’ City Council decision to purchase the former Pacific View Elementary School is proving to be an issue in the Encinitas Mayor’s race. Deputy Mayor (and Democrat) Tony Kranz fully supports the decision to purchase property for close to $10 million, before the School District put it out to bid in a public auction. Mayor (and Republican) Kristin Gaspar …
Pins and Nothing
Scott Peters just pulled Donna Frye out for a press conference. Supposed blockbuster news. Nothing, other than she is saying she “thinks” there are other victims. In other words, nothing, but the press will have a field day with it.
Need A Sure Sign Democrats Are In Trouble? Bill Clinton Is In California
Guest Commentary by Tom Del Beccaro The signs of a wave election abound for Republicans. Recent polling even shows that Millennials and women voters favor Republicans in 2014. Obama’s disappearance from the campaign trail is another sign. So too is Bill Clinton’s appearance in California just one week before the election. Ideally, far ahead of an election, a political party …
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