Labor Council jumps in against Fletcher

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The Labor Council joins the fray with a three-panel walk piece, in support of David Alvarez and criticizing Nathan Fletcher for what is inferred as a Qualcomm pay-to-play scheme: “After serving in the Marines, Fletcher served in the State Assembly. He then got a six figure salary ‘no-show job’ with Qualcomm after using his position in the Legislature to help …

Faulconer’s first TV ad… “Sanders: Getting Things Done.”

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“I worked closely with Kevin Faulconer to reform the city’s pension system — saving a billion dollars that can now be put back into our neighborhoods,” Jerry Sanders says to the camera.” Kevin is running to finish the job. His Neighborhood Fairness Plan uses savings to repave, increase police patrols and keep after school programs open longer. Best, Kevin’s plan starts …

Guns, Lies, and Gunning Liars

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A political “gun fight” of sorts rang out late last week when American Federation of Teachers, Local 1931 threw some funding behind a hit piece on San Diego Community College Trustee candidate, Scott Hasson. North County Times wrote about the attack, which claimed Hasson had advocated open carry for college students. Zero source citing, zero quotes, and zero credibility, I say. …

San Diego Republicans launch “Official voter guide” video

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Video is designed to build on the Party’s Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) effort by ensuring Republicans don’t get fooled by slick mailers and ads. SAN DIEGO — With about four weeks until Election Day and just as absentee ballots start hitting mailboxes, San Diego Republicans today launched a 1:40 minute “Official Voter Guide” video targeted at Republican voters. Chairman Tony Krvaric issued the …

DeMaio Campaign Launches Second TV Ad “Leading By Example”

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With five weeks to election day, the campaign of San Diego Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio launched its second General Election TV ad entitled “Leading by Example.” “Last week, we were proud to have earned the endorsements of San Diego’s most prominent Democrat, Dr.  Irwin Jacobs, and the city’s highest-elected Republican, Mayor Jerry Sanders,” noted Ryan Clumpner, Campaign Manager.  “San Diegans …