Tim Johnson
Argus Editorial board spanks Johnson for his vote against charitable giving
From the Argus Leader:
President Obama’s move to reduce the charitable deduction for taxpayers earning more than $250,000 annually is bad timing.
and…
So, it was good to see leadership by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., in sponsoring a resolution to preserve the full tax deduction for charitable giving.
However, it was disappointing to see that resolution defeated [...]
McGovern stands with Thune, and against Herseth?
That’s right.
Liberal icon George McGovern is standing with John Thune and against Democrat Stephanie Herseth Sandlin according to Kevin Woster’s latest post on Mt Blogmore:
Former Sen. George McGovern isn’t so fond of the Employee Free Choice Act, which he says would “effectively deny millions a right to a private vote” on whether to form a [...]
Now THOSE are some Governors with big brass ones…
A Governor rejecting their portion of “porkulous” takes some cajones..
A handful of Republican governors are considering turning down some money from the federal stimulus package, a move opponents say puts conservative ideology ahead of the needs of constituents struggling with record foreclosures and soaring unemployment.
Though none has outright rejected the money available for education, health [...]
Tim Johnson could become chair. Orrrr……. Maybe not. Dems prepare to ignore Johnson’s seniority on Banking.
Remember this post at Badlands Blue?
A Badlands Blue commenter brings up a great point:
If Biden’s elected Vice-President…Dodd is next in line on the Foreign Relations Committee. If Dodd takes over as Chair, Tim Johnson would be next in line to replace Dodd as Chair of the Banking Committee.and…
This is just one of the many advantages [...]
More on the Tim Johnson/Adult Entertainment connection. From the Adult Entertainment part of things.
Recall the post I did noting how it appeared that Senator Tim Johnson’s campaign was hosting their website through a local webhost that also handles a porn website?
Well, I just noticed tonight that the owner of the company at issue that the Johnson campaign is working with spoke on the topic himself.
It’s unedited, so there’s [...]
Thanks for the Blurb, Virginia Lowell.
“Virginia” Lowell over at Bandlands Blue was nice enough to give the SDWC a mention… without giving me a mention…
….an obstetrician from Oklahoma named Tom Coburn, making a diagnosis without examining the person and without any expertise in the specific medical condition..
Read that here. Well, before Virgina Lowell gets his undies all in a bunch, [...]
A few minutes with Senator Tom Coburn
I just got off the phone with Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, that state’s Junior Senator and one of the U.S. Senate’s 2 practicing physicians. He’s in South Dakota for a couple days campaigning on behalf of Republican Senate Candidate Joel Dykstra, and he was gracious enough to give me a few minutes of his [...]
RCJ has huge front page story on Dykstra today.
Joel Dykstra’s got to be loving the press coverage he’s getting lately. Last night on KELO, he got the opportunity to point out how his commerical on Johnson taking 61k of Freddie Mac & Freddie Mae payola was spot on accurate. And today, Kevin Woster has a huge front page story on his campaign.
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In the [...]
Tim Johnson’s webhost provides SD home grown porn? Well, it’s kind of looking like that.
One comment left on my website…..
Johnson’s refusal to debate a nobody candidate has little to do with his illness. In fact, Johnson’s speaking abilities has as much to do with his decision to debate as Dykstra’s retarded daughter’s dislike of broccoli has to do with her impairment. Dykstra has proven again and again that he [...]
When politics bring out the lowest common denominator.
Have you noticed any comments of the website from “Uncle Stan” lately? I’m sure you haven’t, because that author has been banned.
That’s not an action I take often or lightly, because I’ve always prided myself on a relatively free flow of discussion from both sides of the aisle. Sometimes I have to step in and [...]
Pot, meet Senator Tim “Kettle” Johnson
With regards to Democratic criticism of John McCain’s VP pick, I think we’ve got the quote of the day:
Johnson also doubts that Palin will compete well in a debate with Obama’s running mate, Sen. Joseph Biden.
“I don’t know, I’d anticipate that she’ll do very poorly,” Johnson said.
Read it all here.
How would he know?
I think by [...]
Dykstra – Debate issue a bigger deal than Johnson will admit
Joel Dykstra is apparently hearing more about Tim Johnson’s refusal to debate than the Johnson camp would seem to care to admit:
U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson’s decision not to debate is more of an issue with voters than the Democratic incumbent has let on, Republican challenger Joel Dykstra said Wednesday before making a solo appearance at [...]
Mt. Blogmore – The Johnson Strategy
Kevin Woster has a post over at Mt. Blogmore on the Senator Jard… Sorry, Senator Johnson Strategy for re-election, and how face time with South Dakotans means face time with every South Dakotan but one:
The intent by Johnson and campaign manager Steve Jarding – derisively referred to these days as “Sen. Jarding” by Republican critics [...]
In honor of the tour with no Schedule, the Republican Tide issues their own parody
From Republican Tide:
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I guess Tim Johnson was supposedly in town, from the BBQ they were supposedly having tonight at the middle school. (Who has a Barbecue inside at a school facility? You need open flame and Red Meat. )
Anyway, when I drove by on my way to a local REALTOR event, I think that if [...]
Johnson’s handlers must be keeping him in a cocoon
US Senator Tim Johnson just came out in today’s argus leader and actually said that he hasn’t “heard much talk of his fitness or the debates.” Really. What? Are his handlers not allowing him access to television and newspaper reports as well as shielding him from debates?
Well, here’s another one he won’t see in today’s [...]
Debate gate continues to gain press. This time, from one of our weeklies.
The Gregory Advocate had a few choice words for our debateless senator this week. And they were the words of a fellow Democrat which provided some sting over whether debate is important or not:
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Ouch!
Tim Johnson’s 19 City tour – Shhh… The locations are a secret.
Has anyone been able to divine where Tim Johnson will be in his 19 city tour? Me neither.
There’s been a press release from his Senate office which was quickly gobbled up, and regurgitated by Democratic party blog Badlands Blue. And that’s about it. They really aren’t telling anyone where he’s going to be for fear [...]
The heat continues to build on Tim Johnson: RCJ Columnist – “Johnson Hides”
And you thought I’m being tough on Senator Johnson over his reluctance to debate.
This morning, in the hard copy of the Rapid City Journal, Columnist David Rooks points out how that in his words that by refusing to debate, Tim Johnson “Hides”:
Johnson’s announcement that he would forego any pre-election debates with Republican Joel Dykstra is [...]
Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan: Johnson Must Debate
From the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan:
Nevertheless, Johnson’s decision not to engage in debates during this fall’s reelection campaign is a mistake. The voters deserve to hear from their lawmakers on the issues that are affecting them every day or that loom in the future. By not debating, Johnson is performing a major disservice to [...]
From my e-mail box: Dykstra to Hold Town Meetings
While Senator Johnson hides, according to my e-mail box, Joel Dykstra is actually going out to meet with the people.:
UPDATE: Dykstra Holding News Conference to Respond to Senator Johnson Dodging Debates
Sioux Falls, S.D. – Republican Senate Candidate Joel Dykstra will hold a news conference Tuesday, August 12 in Sioux Falls. Dykstra will announce [...]
