A conversation between two consultants

Steve GrammSteve Gramm 5 Comments

Consultant Jones: “Hey, got this kid in the 56th Congressional. He worked for Clarkson before the primary — got canned at some point, I think before June. Maybe for cause. But, he’s trying to float this pretty seedy story…says Clarkson solicited him and worse…in the campaign office…exposed himself…” Consultant Smith: “Clarkson?” CJ: “Yeah, he says Clarkson did, hit on him …

The San Diego State Purple Penguins

Brian BradyBrian Brady 2 Comments

Let’s start with this current bid of madness, about doing away with gender identification in Nebraska grade schools: Nebraska school district has instructed its teachers to stop referring to students by “gendered expressions” such as “boys and girls,” and use “gender inclusive” ones such as “purple penguins” instead. “Don’t use phrases such as ‘boys and girls,’ ‘you guys,’ ‘ladies and …

Trash is trash, even if once a governor and a VP candidate…

Vito AndoliniVito Andolini 4 Comments

…and that’s exactly the kind of fighter we want for president. Isn’t it? Not San Diego related, but some fun for a Friday. Palin family brawl police report: Read it here. Excerpted from an “Inside Alaska Politics” piece… Word is that Bristol has a particularly strong right hook, which she employed repeatedly, and it’s something to hear when Sarah screams, …

Assemblyman Jones Denounces Latest Gas Tax Gimmick

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SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee), in his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, denounces a recent bill signed by Governor Brown, calling on the California Transportation Commission to study options for imposing a new tax on motorists per each mile traveled. According to the Department of Finance, this study could cost taxpayers up to $20 million. Assemblyman Jones says, …

Breaking: Poll shows high disapproval for Obama in Peters-DeMaio contest area

Greg LarkinGreg Larkin 5 Comments

Disapproval of President described as “intense” The best weapon Carl DeMaio has in his campaign arsenal may very well prove to be Barack Obama. Survey results show President Obama’s approval ratings extremely low in the 52nd Congressional District, where Republican DeMaio is challenging incumbent Democrat Scott Peters in a nationally watched race. The poll, to be released today by the …

Scott Peters: Petty Bully Who Seeks To Balkanize San Diego With The “Tea Party Extremist” Label

Brian BradyBrian Brady 40 Comments

Let’s start with this; there is no “tea party”.  There is a “tea party movement,” there are “tea party groups,” there are “tea party activists” and there are “people who agree with tea party principles.” In that tea party movement, there are libertarians, social conservatives, immigration activists, fiscal conservatives, Second Amendment defenders, and other conservative-leaning Americans. While I haven’t seen …

Poll indicates “enthusiasm gap” is favoring DeMaio over Peters

Greg LarkinGreg Larkin 2 Comments

A survey released today by the Republican Party of San Diego County notes that likely voters in the nationally-watched race between Congressman Scott Peters and GOP challenger Carl DeMaio are more enthusiastic about supporting Republican candidates than they are Democrats. The 16 percent margin between GOP and Dem favored candidates, often called the “enthusiasm gap,” is significant in a competitive …

Christian Republicans for Scott Peters?

Eric AndersenEric Andersen 66 Comments

This week a number of my friends, well respected Christian leaders, wrote a public letter encouraging Christ followers to vote for the Democrat incumbent Scott Peters in the 52nd Congressional District race instead of the endorsed Republican, Carl DeMaio. They did so on the basis of a moral issue – his position on same sex marriage. As a Christ follower …

Report: November Election Promises Competitive, Pivotal Races in San Diego

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                            October 6, 2014 CONTACT:   Vince Vasquez vvasquez@nu.edu Report: November Election Promises Competitive, Pivotal Races in San Diego Higher Voter Turnout, Moderate Electorate Projected SAN DIEGO – As early voting begins today in the November 4th gubernatorial general election, the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR) identified key dynamics to look for in the election cycle. …

High Tech Hacking Bill Signed

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The threat cyber criminals pose to our computer-dependent world cannot be overstated. Our society benefits greatly from Internet technology, whether we use it to pay bills, monitor our health or communicate with friends, family or government agencies. However, those benefits come with risks which must be addressed. That’s why I introduced Assembly Bill 1649, which creates a new crime in …

In a Fiscal Policy study, CA Gov. Brown ranks worst — next worst gov ranks 37% higher than Brown

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersRichard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters Leave a Comment

Well, at least it wasn’t close.  California Governor Jerry Brown has a LOCK on last place in a Cato study that just came out — comparing governors’ performance regarding “Fiscal Policy.”  The second worst governor (John Hickenlooper, D, Colorado) earned an abysmal score — but still scored 37% higher than anchor-clanker Brown. Thank Goodness Governor Brown is fiscally prudent — verified …

Cate questions Kim’s support for reforms

Press Releases / Media AdvisoriesPress Releases / Media Advisories 2 Comments

Carol Kim did not vote for pension reform four years ago SAN DIEGO (October 2, 2014)—Chris Cate, a candidate for San Diego City Council District 6, is calling on his opponent Carol Kim to confirm whether she supports two voter-approved reforms: Comprehensive Pension Reform and Managed Competition. Both reforms passed overwhelming with more 60% of the vote, and each has proven effective …

Perverted Permitting Process?

The Smiling SpotlightThe Smiling Spotlight 12 Comments

Don’t we love local politics, especially in small town Encinitas where the gloves ALWAYS come off! This missive came into the magic inbox. The writer is a candidate for City Council, Julie Graboi, who indicates that she supports the current expensive and laborious permitting process be unaltered as it is a way to identify registered sexual offenders … Interesting logic …

NY Gov Cuomo gives a billion $ to get a start-up company to move there — the press loves it — or ignores it

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersUndesignated Leave a Comment

SUMMARY:  Texas Governor Perry unwisely channeled $40 million of state aid to Toyota to move their HQ and 3,000 employees from California to Texas. New York Governor Cuomo just gave a solar company (a company with unproven technology that’s never netted a penny profit) over a billion dollars of taxpayer money.   http://online.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-scores-again-1411944767 Guess which governor the press castigated, and …

Raise the Balloon Walk – UPDATED

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I walked in today’s Raise the Balloon event down Morena Blvd.  It was a great day for a walk and by my estimate, about 350 people showed up; joining at various points along the walk.  I didn’t learn much new about the problem, except the assertion that there is a lot of obfuscation at city hall as to who has …

California’s 2014 sky-high electricity rates — it’s gotten even worse

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersUndesignated 2 Comments

SUMMATION:  Based on my updated research, the highest residential cost electrical utility in the nation by FAR is SEMPRA — a.k.a. SDG&E. Second is Pacific Gas&Electric. Third? Southern CA Edison. And all three lead the pack by a LOT. California’s industrial electricity rates are FAR higher compared to other states — 85.4% higher than the national average as of July, 2014.  That’s a …