Seventeen days in and fifty pieces of primary mail later, one thing is for certain; Lorie Zapf’s City Council campaign is spending an exorbitant amount of funds on literature. To date, her camp, the Lincoln Club of San Diego County, the San Diego Republican Party, and various consulting firms have sent a combined total of sixteen different items my way. …
Mail and Ads Galore
Candidates and consultants are taking the opportunity to send along their PDFs and clips. Here’s a hodgepodge: Jim Duffy for Sheriff radio spot… Duffyradio Bill Wells for AD 77 mailer (a reader sent it, not the campaign, so it is a scan of the back only)… http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Wells-Mailer-2-back-001.jpg Christine Rubin for AD 77 mailer… Rubin Republican Rick Powell for AD 78 …
Stone’s Pattern of Abuse Should Disqualify Him in Minds of Voters
The following appears on the FlashReport today: by Scott Barnett It should come as no surprise to the readers of this website that occasionally in politics, a politician will say one thing and do another. But never in my career have I seen such a blatant display of hypocrisy than I have after observing Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone’s campaign …
Today’s Campaign/News Hi-Lites
VOSD: Strong Mayor: The Funding Proponents VOSD: Strong Mayor: Free TV for Proponents SDUT: “Big Box” ban is back – Gloria eager to fight the scourge of cheap groceries SDNR: Chula Vista’s Crash Tax VOSD: A Battle Over Who Speaks for Latinos in Vista Schools SDUT: Outsider role seems to suit environmental attorney SDUT: Jessica’s Law’s huge flaw
Wells CMA Mail: Put the Squeeze on Gov’t Spending
Another mail piece in AD 77, this one from the Ca Medical Association on behalf of Bill Wells… http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/CMA-IE-Mailer-Wells.pdf
Elect Jeff Olson Newspaper Ad
More candidates and consultants sending stuff our way. An ad from Jeff Olson for County Assessor… http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Elect-Jeff-Olson.pdf
Rubin Mail: The Right Plan to Fight Illegal Immigration
Any campaign mail pdfs or audio, video or youtube clips for your candidate? Send them to info@sdrostra.com. Our volunteers will post them as they can. Here’s one from Christine Rubin in AD 77… http://sdrostra.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Rubin_Immigration.pdf
SF Chronicle: Judge candidates mount religious crusade
From the SF Chronicle: A group of conservative attorneys say they are on a mission from God to unseat four California judges in a rare challenge that is turning a traditionally snooze-button election into what both sides call a battle for the integrity of U.S. courts. Vowing to be God’s ambassadors on the bench, the four San Diego Superior Court …
Today’s Campaign/News Hi-Lites
SDUT: Memorial Day Editorial Cartoon by Steve Breen NCTimes: Memorial Day Editorial: Reflect, remember and salute SDUT: Fort Rosecrans readied for a day of mourning SDUT: Poway’s Rexford awaits voters’ decision in recall SDUT: June 2010 Election Coverage SDUT: Pass Chelsea’s Law / Reforms are needed, including one-strike provision SDUT: In memory of Amber / Three Dubois bills helpful, but …
Today’s Campaign/News Hi-Lites
NCTimes: Local groups plan boycott of San Diego SDUT: Money for nothing: when the wealthy seek office SDUT: Busby, Emblem face off for Congress in 50th SDUT: Incumbents showing who’s supervisor SDUT: June 2010 Election Coverage – All Races SDUT: A broken system: sex-offender oversight SDUT: From tragedy, solutions / Law must recognize sex offenders as different breed of criminal …
What I learned about Christine Rubin in the Gray Davis recall campaign of 2003
In 2003 Rep. Darrell Issa gave our state a chance for change by starting the “Rescue California” campaign. With great leadership by his aides Scott Taylor and Dale Neugebauer, the campaign gathered 75% of the signatures which forced the historic October 2003 recall election. Scott Taylor recruited me to the campaign staff, and also picked Christine Rubin to handle media relations. …
Today’s Campaign/News Hi-Lites
SDUT: Locals heading to Arizona for rallies SDUT: ‘Chelsea’s Law’ passes Assembly committee VOSD: More staff cuts loom at SDUT VOSD: GOP head: “Lorie Zapf’s heart is in the right place”
Duncan Hunter up on radio for Anderson
The retired congressman supports Anderson in the 36th Senate District race. Listen here… joel-0526-1001 To have other campaign advertising of interest posted on Rostra, please send to Greg at info@sdrostra.com
Today’s Campaign/News Hi-Lites
Check out Congressman Hunter giving it to the state, while providing a nuanced backhand to Assemblyman Fletcher, without naming him. Don’t miss the opportunity TODAY to provide some good-natured, conservative-minded campaign Turds & Blossoms to our lefty friends at SD CityBeat… SDUT: by Congressman Duncan D. Hunter… State, local officials out of touch VOSD: Sheriff Race Gets Ugly With Union …
Today’s Campaign/News Hi-Lites
VOSD: Fighting Big Names With Attack Ads and Sneakers VOSD: Strong Mayor: It’s Like Running Against An Incumbent FR Blog: State Senate Candidate Stone Airs Laundry List Of Hits SDUT: Rhetoric heats up on Coronado tunnel issue SDUT: Council candidate Zapf defaults on loan SDUT: Now Kolender goes after La Suer on gun permits SDUT: Heed Carlsbad – and Illinois …
McClintock, Hedgecock & Rider agree on CA props
It’s not always the case. But on the June CA statewide props, we three agree. Yes, no, no, yes, yes. Roger Hedgecock’s endorsements can be found here. Mine have previously been posted on this website. And below are McClintock’s prop endorsements for this June — and his rationale: Prop. 13. Seismic Retrofits. YES: Earthquake proofing your house shouldn’t trigger a …
San Diego County Taxpayers Association Opposes Three June Ballot Measures
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association announced its opposition to three ballot measures in the upcoming June primary election. The Association opposes Proposition B, the countywide measure calling for term limits on the Board of Supervisors. Association President & CEO Lani Lutar says the board of directors believes the measure is a poor public policy approach, and could potentially create …
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