This story was reported for Patch on Oct. 23, 2012. Contrary to what Barack Obama and Mitt Romney said in Monday night’s debate, the greatest threat to America is cyber-attack, says Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The 79-year-old senator—who visited San Diego on Tuesday—told a group of about 200 business and community leaders that it’s “imperative” Congress pass a cyber-security bill. “The… Read more →
Category: Federal Politics
Experts say Democrats in 50th race seek a lost cause
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 26, 2010. It’s a race that could be considered quixotic by many standards. Two candidates face off in a primary knowing that the big prize might be unattainable: a seat in the U.S. Congress. That’s because those candidates are Democrats, the incumbent’s a Republican, and the district’s demographics… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Water woes, A-list endorsements
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 25, 2010. Two weeks away from the June 8 election. The last day to register was Monday, ballots are being mailed out (though I haven’t received mine yet and I’m quite jealous of those who did), candidates and their campaign managers are feeling the heat, and political fashionistas… Read more →
53rd congressional race: Homosexual slurs, libel lawsuits
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 24, 2010. Nasty campaigning is nothing new. But even by those low standards, things may have gone a bit too far in the Republican congressional primary. At least that’s what the candidates themselves seem to be implying – with one even announcing his intention to sue another for… Read more →
Campaign Corral: A dirty 53rd congressional race
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 18, 2010. On tap for the Campaign Corral this week are independent campaigns that are still breathing, and a recap on what’s happening in the 53rd Congressional race. Normally, I begin CC by featuring a race in which I ask the candidates a nonpolitical question. The featured race,… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Sheriff candidate talks tips; endorsements galore
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 11, 2010. We’re less than three weeks away from primaries that will eliminate tons of candidates. Though some campaigns seem to be getting hotter, some candidates seem to have given up already. With that said, I’m only going to touch on the candidates and campaigns that appear to… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Weaver unravels, Alvarez digs Juanes jams
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 4, 2010. I probably should have taken my kickboxing class after my phone call with Congressional candidate Mason C. Weaver, as I couldn’t envision anyone to punch. Oh well, I’ll have motivation in tomorrow’s class. So this week’s Campaign Corral includes info on Weaver’s campaign signs violating a… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Politicians on the rack
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 27, 2010. In a perfect world, politicians would choose their own punishments for their shady dealings, right? Well, these politicians have yet to enter the Hall of Shame, but if they ever should, they’ve answered (well, somewhat answered) the winning question in the last edition of Campaign Corral.… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Politicos tackle LT’s departure
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 20, 2010. Americans are more than five weeks away from the June primaries and some races seem to be getting heated while others still seem non-existent. Here’s your Tuesday lowdown with the details on races which have been sending info in for Campaign Corral. For those which haven’t… Read more →
Protesters, Fiorina say they’ve ‘had enough’ this Tax Day
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 15, 2010. Hundreds of angry San Diego taxpayers protested federal and state governments “overspending” Thursday. More than 10 countywide anti-tax rallies and protests were planned, one organized by local and state officials on the San Diego harbor. County Supervisor Bill Horn, City Councilmember Carl DeMaio, California Republican Chair… Read more →