
Attack and defensive ads litter the airwaves in San Diego’s hotly contested 52nd Congressional District that pits freshman Democrat incumbent Scott Peters against GOP establishment-backed, gay Republican Carl DeMaio. As both sides fight for the coveted independent and centrist voting
by Michelle Moons7 Oct 2014, 11:22 AM PST0

In a high profile, targeted Congressional race between incumbent Democrat Congressman Scott Peters and Republican former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has decided to back the Democrat – the fourth Democrat to receive the Chamber’s
by Michelle Moons4 Sep 2014, 3:42 PM PST0

The business group that has been pushing for amnesty but that has often backed Republican candidates is throwing its support behind Democrats in several key House races this cycle. According to reports in Roll Call, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
by Caroline May4 Sep 2014, 9:44 AM PST0

SAN DIEGO — Smashed computer screens, water damage and stolen gift cards were among the estimated thousands of dollars in damage done to Republican Carl DeMaio’s congressional campaign office in a pre-primary break-in. Now suspicion has apparently fallen upon former
by Michelle Moons3 Sep 2014, 6:01 AM PST0

SAN DIEGO — Like stores stocking Christmas decorations in August, campaign ads in California’s 52nd Congressional district have begun making appearances especially early in the high profile battle for a seat held by freshman Democrat Congressman Scott Peters (right, above)
by Michelle Moons2 Sep 2014, 7:41 AM PST0

Democratic San Diego Representative Scott Peters has been caught on camera making contemptuous and dismissive remarks about his openly gay Republican opponent Carl DeMaio. Peters also took a stab at Utah’s Mia Love, who could become the first black female Republican
by Adelle Nazarian22 Aug 2014, 11:40 AM PST0

Gay Republican congressional candidate Carl DeMaio has bought $1.2 million worth of airtime for TV ads this fall. He is trying to unseat Democratic freshman Rep. Scott Peters in California’s 52nd Congressional District, according to a report by CQ Roll
by Adelle Nazarian11 Jul 2014, 3:34 PM PST0

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has reserved nearly $30 million worth of fall TV airtime in 26 competitive congressional districts nationwide, including four in California. The four California districts include three in which the NRCC will look to help
by Daniel Nussbaum17 Jun 2014, 11:34 AM PST0

Rep. Ami Bera, in the wake of an impressive primary win in the 7th District earlier in the month but considered to be vulnerable in November, broke with his party and voted against federal funding for Governor Jerry Brown’s besieged high-speed
by Robert Wilde13 Jun 2014, 5:06 PM PST0

As the fog lifts from election day and the victors moving on to November from California’s June 3 top two primary election, voters in California’s 52nd district will see incumbent Democrat Scott Peters battle it out with Republican Carl DeMaio
by Michelle Moons4 Jun 2014, 9:36 AM PST0

Smashed computer screens, cut computer cords and stolen gas gift cards were among the campaign office damages reported to police by California congressional candidate Carl DeMaio’s campaign staff around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to ABC 10 News. Campaign staff
by Michelle Moons29 May 2014, 4:34 PM PST0

Republican congressional candidate Carl DeMaio has acknowledged that a report he presented to the press as his own, and that the National Journal said appeared to be plagiarized, should have credited the Journal as the source. DeMaio told the Journal that
by Michelle Moons13 May 2014, 1:12 PM PST0

President Barack Obama takes off in Air Force One this week for a fundraising tour of California that kicks off in Los Angeles and then hits San Diego and San Jose. One report states that two events on the trip
by Michelle Moons6 May 2014, 5:14 PM PST0

Just like the media made sure sitting Democrat Congressman Bennie Thompson paid no political price for calling Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas an “Uncle Tom,” so too will the media give sitting Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) a pass for posting
by John Nolte6 May 2014, 9:34 AM PST0
Just like the media made sure sitting Democrat Congressman Bennie Thompson paid no political price for calling Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas an “Uncle Tom,” so too will the media give sitting Democrat Congressman Scott Peters a pass for posting
by John Nolte6 May 2014, 9:26 AM PST0

In July, the House voted to delay ObamaCare’s employer and individual mandate for one year. The action came after the White House announced it would selectively ignore the law and not enforce the employer mandate until 2015. The House vote
by Mike Flynn20 Sep 2013, 7:48 AM PST0
After a three hour meeting last night, the San Diego Democrat Party has decided they will not call for Mayor Bob Filner’s resignation. Filner has been accused of sexual harassment by former employees and constituents. The accusations were brought to
by Elizabeth Sheld19 Jul 2013, 4:47 AM PST0
We can add the San Diego chapter of NOW to the list of people and groups calling for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to resign. Last week, former Filner ally and San Diego councilwoman Donna Frye brought to light salacious
by Elizabeth Sheld17 Jul 2013, 3:29 AM PST0
San Diego Mayor Filner, also referred to as ‘Filthy Filner’ by his alleged victims, told KUSI yesterday that he is just a “hugger.” The remarks came following a press conference held by former councilwoman Donna Frye and attorneys Corey Briggs
by Elizabeth Sheld16 Jul 2013, 8:53 AM PST0
Like many conservatives, I was intrigued and excited by the promos for ABC’s reboot of one of my favorite mini-series, “V.” Finally, we thought, one of us had infiltrated the system and slipped one by the hippies who run Hollywood.
by Leigh Scott13 Nov 2009, 5:03 AM PST0
I missed the series premiere of “V,” but not the ongoing flap afterwards. The remake of the 1984 sci-fi classic seems to have hit a lot of nerves on the left and found an audience on the right. Left-wing media
by Jeffrey Jena5 Nov 2009, 1:14 PM PST0