San Diego Republicans Respond to White House Health Care Summit

I don't know how many of you watched the much lauded "Health Care Summit" at the White House today, but I did. I figured I'd "take one for the team" and watch the entire thing. Maybe, just maybe the president would have an open mind and be genuine about wanting to incorporate Republican ideas of how to reform our health care system. Hope springs eternal, right?

Well, I'll tell you. That's six or so hours I'll never get back. It was a total waste of time, and the outcome was predetermined, in that the president and the Democrats had the bill they wanted, and were just looking for some cover to be able to say that they "sat down with" the Republicans. Next we'll see an unprecedented push to shove this bureaucratic nightmare down our collective throats. Just wait.

I can't figure it out. The American people are clearly against the president's plan, but the Democrats just don't seem to care. They're determined to shove this through no matter what. I even saw Senator Barbara Boxer still pushing for a "public option", to lead our country towards a single-payer (i.e. government-run) health care system on the one of the nightly news shows the other day.

The Democrats ignore the will of the American people at their peril, and the blowback will be huge, as I described on KUSI earlier this week. As someone who was born and raised in Sweden, I've seen "free", single-payer, government-run health care in action, and let me tell you; it's not a pretty sight. It's not a system which treats an 82 year old with the same dignity as a 22 year old.

I am committed to doing everything I can to elect common sense, back-to-basics Republicans this year througout San Diego County, and I look forward to working with you to do that. As the year progresses, make sure that you are connected with the party through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and our email list, and please help spread the word and get others involved and connected too.

[R]EVOLUTION 2010 is coming! I can feel it! Can you?

Fake Emails

Unfortunately, in the brave new world of the internet, it's easy to hide behind anonymous email addresses and even impersonate other persons. As far as the Republican Party of San Diego County goes or myself as chairman, unless a post appears on, or an email arrives from SanDiegoRepublicans.org, it's not a legitimate email.

If you ever receive a suspicious email, or have a question about the authenticity of something you've read, please email me at chairman@sandiegorepublicans.org. I look forward to working with all of you on lots of Republican victories throughout San Diego County in 2010.

Republican Party of San Diego County Expels Member for Inappropriate and Harassing Behavior

The Republican Party of San Diego County today announced that on Monday, February 8th, 2010, it expelled Mr. Michael Crimmins as a member of the Republican Central Committee in San Diego County.

In an action unprecedented in modern memory, all 44 members of the Republican Central Committee present and casting votes on the question voted to expel Mr. Crimmins, with only Mr. Crimmins himself voting in opposition.

Mr. Crimmins was first censured in July 2009 for "inappropriate and harassing behavior", including undermining the party on the eve of the May 19th special election - the first time an individual had been censured in over ten years.

After Mr. Crimmins was found to have continued his "inappropriate and harassing behavior", including making racial and violent remarks against a fellow committee member, the Committee decided that it had no choice but to expel Mr. Crimmins.

As a result, the Republican Party of San Diego County will not permit Mr. Crimmins to participate in - or benefit from - any of its events, functions, activities or programs from this point forward.

It is highly unfortunate when a situation like this occurs, but the Republican Party of San Diego County has ZERO tolerance for racial, threatening, harassing, or other inappropriate conduct - least of all by members of its own Central Committee.

Scott Brown West Coast HQ Celebrates Victory

Today was a great day! The San Diego GOP volunteer army got started around noon, hitting the phones in support of Republican Scott Brown, and we had a steady stream of volunteers coming in throughout the day to knock a set of calls.

It was exciting to see mothers, fathers, college students, and retirees all showing up to help and be part of history. The excitement was in the air, the mood was great and everyone was cautiuosly optimistic.

As we made calls througout the day, we shared stories of folks we had talked to "over there" in Massachusetts, and the feedback was entirely positive; people said they were voting for Scott Brown, and that everyone they knew was voting for him too.

I am sure these voters had been called a couple of dozen times already, but they were very warm and gracious - especially when we told them that we were calling from all the way out in California, and how we were hoping for a "Massachusetts miracle".

All in all it was a great afternoon and evening, with lots of fun, fellowship, junk food, soda, and even some bubbly once the race was called for Scott Brown. We recruited nearly a dozen new volunteers, and we continue to build our local infrastructure in preparation for what 2010 will bring.

Thanks to all of you who helped make today happen - each in your own special way. Together we will take our country back. Judging from today, we've got the wind at our backs.

San Diego Republicans Deliver for Scott Brown

The excitement here at Republican Party HQ is palpable as we hit the phones for Scott Brown in the final few hours before polls close in Massachusetts.

For the first time, we're using a high-tech phone bank where we all log in to a central database of voters. The system is new, but after a few minutes of working with it, volunteers get the hang of it.

We're all hoping for a(nother) Massachusetts miracle!

San Diego Hits the Phones for Scott Brown

Join us on Tuesday 1/19 for a phone bank for Scott Brown, canddate for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.

San Diego Republicans will help make history by getting out the vote for Scott Brown, who - when he wins - will be the 41st vote against Obamacare.

Be part of history and join us at Republican Party HQ at 5703 Oberlin Drive in San Diego. We will begin at 12 noon, and keep dialling through 5 pm when the polls close.

Everyone who has helped make phone calls can join us at 5 pm as we watch the election results come in, and history is made.

YOU BRING:
A winning attitude and your cell phone (and charger!)

WE'LL PROVIDE:
A fun atmosphere, phone lists, scripts, food and drink

Join us for at least a one-hour shift: noon-1 pm, 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm, 3-4 pm or 4-5 pm

RSVP via Facebook or via email to Misty Tienken.

We look forward to having you join us as history is made in Massachusetts once again, and we right the course of our country, and take it back!

What is the True Message of the Union Smackdown in Oceanside?

Our own state party chairman - and San Diego county resident - Ron Nehring has penned a column, appearing on the FlashReport, where he lays out exactly who as behind this recall, and why, as well as what the long-term implications are of the overwhelming victory by taxpayers over the interests of public employee labor unions. Read it here: "Unions Fail In Attempt To Use Recall To Rig City Council Ahead Of Contract Talks".