I read an article in the Oakland Tribune today. I know Oakland, I’ve been to church there, and, trust me, there aren’t many Republicans in Oakland. The article said that Republican party candidates were campaigning in Oakland for the delegates available there.

When I visited there, and visited a church in South Central, I heard the same complaint from both pastors, both of whom were Republicans. Both of them said, how can you expect us to stand up for Republicans. When we do, they said, the local political operation turned against them, and made their life difficult. One fellow had a Bush sign up in his store window in the 1992 election, and someone broke his store window. The Republicans response? Nothing. No help, no defense, no response, no nothing. The pastor said we couldn’t expect any help from people if we didn’t stand with them when they were standing with us.

That got me thinking. How are we going to get Republicans interested in places in California that are dominated by Democrats? Legislators won’t do it, there is nothing in it for them. Local candidates won’t do it. They are lost causes, and… Read More

I read an article in the Oakland Tribune today. I know Oakland, I’ve been to church there, and, trust me, there aren’t many Republicans in Oakland. The article said that Republican party candidates were campaigning in Oakland for the delegates available there.

When I visited there, and visited a church in South Central, I heard the same complaint from both pastors, both of whom were Republicans. Both of them said, how can you expect us to stand up for Republicans. When we do, they said, the local political operation turned against them, and made their life difficult. One fellow had a Bush sign up in his store window in the 1992 election, and someone broke his store window. The Republicans response? Nothing. No help, no defense, no response, no nothing. The pastor said we couldn’t expect any help from people if we didn’t stand with them when they were standing with us.

That got me thinking. How are we going to get Republicans interested in places in California that are dominated by Democrats? Legislators won’t do it, there is nothing in it for them. Local candidates won’t do it. They are lost causes, and… Read More

Our Golden State Presidential primary is quickly approaching — it’s just two weeks from tomorrow. In fact, to many Californians, election day has come and gone as so many now vote by absentee ballot! It seems like most people understand that the California Republican Party has changed the way that delegates are allocated — and that we are no longer a state where whomever gets the most votes statewide is awarded all of our delegates. No, this system which ensured that former Governor Ronald Reagan took 100% of California’s delegates to the 1976 convention in an effort to challenge President Gerald Ford is no longer in place. Or is it? Back in the 2000 election cycle, many years ago, a change in the system was made by the State GOP with the hope that a new system would infuse more energy and activism into the Presidential primary in California. The idea was that if California was "in play" to figure out a way for Presidential contenders to come and campaign here — even if they could not afford the tremendous costs associated with a statewide effort here. I remember a lot of… Read More

Our Golden State Presidential primary is quickly approaching — it’s just two weeks from tomorrow. In fact, to many Californians, election day has come and gone as so many now vote by absentee ballot! It seems like most people understand that the California Republican Party has changed the way that delegates are allocated — and that we are no longer a state where whomever gets the most votes statewide is awarded all of our delegates. No, this system which ensured that former Governor Ronald Reagan took 100% of California’s delegates to the 1976 convention in an effort to challenge President Gerald Ford is no longer in place. Or is it? Back in the 2000 election cycle, many years ago, a change in the system was made by the State GOP with the hope that a new system would infuse more energy and activism into the Presidential primary in California. The idea was that if California was "in play" to figure out a way for Presidential contenders to come and campaign here — even if they could not afford the tremendous costs associated with a statewide effort here. I remember a lot of… Read More

Destiny Schmesticy… Many San Diegans will care less about anything political today, if they did care before, in favor of the biggest Chargers game since 1995. Heck, many regular church-going folk will even fore-go that for the morning, or at least be seen at an earlier service so as to get to a TV by noon.

Although the Chargers are playing the AFC Championship against the 17-0 Patriots — a team of destiny, some say — there is no doubt that San Diegans are united in hope and excitement. The odds makers say this is a long shot, the Pats in the midst of one of the greatest seasons in NFL history, maybe the greatest. None of this has dashed the hopes of local fans. "On any Sunday…" the saying goes.

Politically,the town’s united passion is like that of a Ron Paul supporter, ignoring the polls, discounting the odds, looking only to their belief in a potential outcome that says the pundits are wrong, but the world is alright.

The Decline of the Trad Media and the Rise of the… Read More

Before I begin today’s commentary, I would like to wish Flash Report readership’s all the best for a great holiday weekend, as Americans everywhere pay respect to the birthday and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. A civil rights pioneer, Dr. King remains a hero and inspiration to hundreds of millions, and every January we pause to reflect on his vision and dream for a just society.

I am proud to report that here in San Bernardino County; Fontana Mayor Pro Tem Acquanetta Warren is leading the drive to establish the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s Library in her hometown. Warren, who is also the California Republican Party’s Inland Region’s Vice Chair, is succeeding in raising the necessary funds to bring this proposed center to fruition, and I commend her for her leadership in leading such a worthwhile cause. Congrats Ackie…

Now, on to a quick analysis of yesterday’s presidential caucus and primary results from the states of Nevada and South Carolina.

As I have stated before, I am a Mitt Romney for President supporter.

Mitt Romney’s tremendous victory in the hard-fought Nevada Republican Party nomination… Read More

Before I begin today’s commentary, I would like to wish Flash Report readership’s all the best for a great holiday weekend, as Americans everywhere pay respect to the birthday and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. A civil rights pioneer, Dr. King remains a hero and inspiration to hundreds of millions, and every January we pause to reflect on his vision and dream for a just society.

I am proud to report that here in San Bernardino County; Fontana Mayor Pro Tem Acquanetta Warren is leading the drive to establish the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s Library in her hometown. Warren, who is also the California Republican Party’s Inland Region’s Vice Chair, is succeeding in raising the necessary funds to bring this proposed center to fruition, and I commend her for her leadership in leading such a worthwhile cause. Congrats Ackie…

Now, on to a quick analysis of yesterday’s presidential caucus and primary results from the states of Nevada and South Carolina.

**There is more – click the link**… Read More

Senator John McCain became the front runner for the Republican nomination tonight by winning the South Carolina primary. McCain leads virtually every national poll and has overtaken Mayor Guiiani in Florida.

The non-medal finish by Governor Romney in this conservative state must be of great concern for that campaign.

Say what you want about McCain. The guy is a true military hero and doesn’t flip-flop. He is solidly pro-life and a true fiscal conservative.

Senator McCain is the best chance for Republicans to hold the White House for another four years.… Read More