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VIDEO: Republicans can be environmentalists, too

CalWatchdog Staff — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:00:07 +0000

In a conversation with CalWatchdog.com Editor Brian Calle, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer discusses the importance of preserving the environment and why it should not be a partisan issue. During the interview, Mayor Faulconer highlights the environment as our quality of life and emphasizes the need to preserve the state’s clean air and water for future generations. He also discusses the steps he has taken as mayor to ensure San Diego is doing its part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as increase the availability of electric charging stations and solar hookups.

VIDEO: How Republicans can maintain relevance in California

CalWatchdog Staff — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:00:09 +0000

In a conversation with CalWatchdog.com Editor Brian Calle, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer tells us why Republicans aren’t an endangered species in California. Mayor Faulconer, arguably one of the highest ranking elected officials in California, outlines his take on the future of the Republican Party, emphasizing the need to be inclusive and the importance of finding policy solutions for issues that matter most to voters.

VIDEO: The effective use of police body cameras in San Diego

CalWatchdog Staff — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:15:05 +0000

In a conversation with CalWatchdog.com Editor Brian Calle, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer discusses law enforcement issues ranging from human trafficking to marijuana legalization. In the interview, Mayor Faulconer outlines his support for the use body cameras by police officers, emphasizing that his city is the largest adopter of the technology of any big city in the country and how it has been well-received by both officers and members of the community.

VIDEO: San Diego mayor discusses drought alleviation

CALWATCHDOG STAFF — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:00:43 +0000

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer sits down with CalWatchdog.com Editor Brian Calle to discuss how San Diego is addressing the severe water shortage in the state. Focusing on recycled water, desalination and conservation, Mayor Faulconer outlines a plan he says has the backing of both environmental and business groups.

VIDEO: San Diego mayor discusses whether the Chargers will stay or go

CalWatchdog Staff — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:54:57 +0000

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer describes his plan to keep the San Diego Chargers in San Diego — including the best site for a stadium, the involvement of taxpayer funding and the political leadership needed — during a discussion with CalWatchdog Editor Brian Calle.

Video: 2016 Showdown: Scott Walker vs. Jeb Bush

CalWatchdog Staff — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:26:31 +0000

CalWatchdog.com Editor-in-Chief Brian Calle recently interviewed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. This is Part 6, on Walker vs. former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. Walker is a leading potential Republican candidate for president. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. Part 5 is here.

VIDEO: Scott Walker on winning the millennial vote

CalWatchdog Staff — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:18:12 +0000

CalWatchdog.com Editor-in-Chief Brian Calle recently interviewed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. This is Part 5, on winning the millennial vote. Walker is a leading potential Republican candidate for president. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here.

Video: Scott Walker advances immigration plan

CalWatchdog Staff — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:36:52 +0000

CalWatchdog.com Editor-in-Chief Brian Calle recently interviewed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. This is Part 4, on his immigration plan. Walker is a leading potential Republican candidate for president. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here.

Audio: How school choice can woo crossover and swing voters

CalWatchdog Staff — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:55:39 +0000

CalWatchdog.com Editor-in-Chief Brian Calle also is Senior Fellow at the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, named after Nobel Economics Laureate Milton Friedman, who originated the idea of school vouchers.

In this audio interview with Bill Frezza of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Calle tells how he escaped a failing public school system in Chino, California, to become a passionate advocate for infusing competition into education. Calle believes Republicans could galvanize crossover and swing voters by better engaging on the issue.

VIDEO: Scott Walker on medical marijuana, same-sex marriage

John Seiler — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:08:13 +0000

CalWatchdog.com Editor-in-Chief Brian Calle recently interviewed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. This is Part 3, on same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization. Walker is a leading potential Republican candidate for president. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here.