The item below is a compelling “Exhibit A” for convincing Republicans, Libertarians, and perhaps many “Decline to State” and AIP voters to support and contribute to the Steve Rosen campaign for the San Diego Unified School District Board.
http://www.rosenforschools.com/
(As the San Diego political cognizanti know, Steve made the runoff by a tight margin, beating the complacent incumbent for the second runoff spot. He faces a spirited contest culminating in this November’s election.)
I’m making a small contribution today — and I seldom contribute to candidates in general and to school board candidates in particular.
I met Steve very briefly and heard him speak — and I was suitably impressed. Clearly he offers the rare, intelligent, innovative voice of reform — something feared by the education labor unions and educrats. He’d be the odd school board member who actually WOULD put the needs of the children before the the “needs” of the district employees and the construction labor unions.
The email/Facebook posting below is from Rosen’s teacher opponent — Kevin Beiser. Beiser has a fundraiser scheduled (somehow I’m invited), and here are the four sponsors of the event listed in HIS email:
Hon. Toni Atkins
SD City Councilmember Todd Gloria
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
The San Diego Democratic Club
These are all uber-liberal individuals or outfits. Clearly, this guy is the labor union’s anointed candidate. I’m sure the list of campaign contributions Beiser received for the June primary — coupled with IE (independent expenditures) on his campaign — back this up.
In this race, the line is clearly drawn.
NOTE: We Libertarians don’t give a hoot about whether or not a candidate is gay, but we care VERY much about what a politician will do for us or (more likely) TO us once elected. This gay organization (presumably a PAC) doubtless backs ONLY progressives, socialists and liberals. I doubt they are holding any fundraisers for Carl DeMaio!
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—– Original Message —–
From: Facebook
To: Richard Rider
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 7:14 PM
Subject: “Victory Fund/SDDC Reception for Kevin Beiser for School Board” sent you a message on Facebook…
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Kevin Beiser sent a message to the members of Victory Fund/SDDC Reception for Kevin Beiser for School Board.
Kevin BeiserJuly 2, 2010 at 7:08pm
Subject: Join Hon. Toni Atkins & Councilmember Todd Gloria to Support Kevin Beiser for School Board
Join the Hon. Toni Atkins & Councilmember Todd Gloria for a Reception to Support Kevin Beiser for SD Unified School Board
Please join the Hon. Toni Atkins, City Councilmember Todd Gloria, The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and The San Diego Democratic Club for a Fundraiser Reception to support “Math Teacher of the Year” Kevin Beiser for San Diego Unified School Board. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 6th, from 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm and will take place at the Home of Philip Diamond & Kevin Tilden at 4215 Arden Way in San Diego.
The suggested contribution levels are: Host ~ $500, Co-Host ~ $250, Sponsor ~ $100, and Guest ~ $50. Please make contributions payable to Kevin Beiser for SD School Board 2010.
To RSVP or for more information, contact kevinbeiser@yahoo.com, or go to the Kevin Beiser Facebook page.
Contributions may be accepted from individuals, Corporations, Unions, and PACs. Committee or business checks including sole proprietorships are allowed. Contributions are limited to $500 per person, $1,000 per couple. Checks must include both names and both signatures if Joint Checking Account Contribution greater than $500. Campaign finance laws require the disclosure of name, street address (No P.O. Boxes), occupation and employer for each contributor of $100 or more in any election cycle. It is unlawful for a contributor to be reimbursed by any other person or organization. Campaign contributions are not tax deductible.
Paid for and authorized by Kevin Beiser for SD School Board 2010 #1322259.