Archive for July, 2006
KELO poll shows it could be a hard "Roe" to hoe for Vote Yes on 6. (get it? Roe, not row… Sorry, bad pun)
The initial results of the KELOland polling on HB 1215 referral vote show that the Vote Yes on 6 people are coming out on the downside in one of the first public benchmarks of how the vote would turn out if held today… Well, if it would have been held on July 24-26:
We surveyed 800 [...]
CCST 30 million in debt. What’s going to be done?
Terry Woster of the Argus Leader is reporting this morning that the chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe reports his tribe is over $30 million in debt with no end in sight:
The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe is $30 million in the hole and desperately in need of a cash infusion to beef up its [...]
Project Vote Smart sends out surveys. Are you filling it out? I wouldn’t.
The Associated Press is noting tonight via the Argus Leader’s website that Project Vote Smart surveys are out for South Dakota candidates:
Candidates across the country are again being asked to complete and return National Political Awareness Test surveys to the nonpartisan Project Vote Smart.
The surveys were sent to South Dakota’s candidates for U.S. House, governor [...]
Are Dems just discovering that Door-to-door is something you should do in a campaign? I’ve know that for years.
The Democratic Party kicked off thier 100 days -100 doors campaign in Rapid City this weekend. Like this is a revalation? I don’t think I’ve ever advised a candidate not to go door to door. In fact, I think it’s one of the facets of a winning campaign.
Anyway, from the Rapid City Journal:
Inspired by presidential [...]
A gauntlet is thrown down at Jack Billion
This one is interesting – especially given that the feathers are flying in a debate about debates.
I had an e-mail from State Representative Ryan Olson that indicates he’s going to enter the debate fray. And to that end, he’s throwing out a challenge to Jack Billion to debate him on the topics of drought relief [...]
Bill Napoli to opponent: Bring it
State Senator Bill Napoli takes a moment out of his day to respond to Theresa Spry’s comments about his press conference the other day in Friday’s Rapid City Journal. Never one to shy from a battle, what’s his response? BRING IT ON:
Bring it on
First off, I don’t hate anyone! I may dislike some things, and [...]
GOP State Rep takes over Abortion Advocacy Group
The Associated Press is reporting today that a Republican State Legislator is in charge of an abortion related organization. And it’s not Brock Greenfield and Right to Life. Today, they’re reporting that State Representative Casey Murschel is now Executive Director for South Dakota NARAL:
Republican state Rep. Casey Murschel of Sioux Falls has been named to [...]
Cecelia Fire Thunder and the supremes
The Rapid City Journal is reporting today that ousted OST president Cecelia Fire Thunder is taking the issue of her impeachment and removal from office to the OST Tribal Supreme Court:
Battling for her day in tribal court, former Oglala Sioux Tribe president Cecelia Fire Thunder will take her case to the OST Supreme Court, [...]
Senate Bill 156 and Touching Fred Phelps Jr. on the rear.
If any of you remember Senate Bill 156 of this year, it was in response to the Westboro Church’s picketing of the funerals of fallen soldiers because of their perception that it in some way deaths through war or mining tragedy are because of gay marriage, etc.
It passed unanimously because, let’s face it. These [...]
"Those other guys" speak out
If the Libertarian and Constitutional candidates made a political statement in the forest and no one was around to hear it, would they make a sound? Well, they’re trying to figure that one out. Because right now, the Mitchell Daily Republic isn’t planning on letting them make a sound at the State Fair. From the [...]
Politicos to dedicate Stamps at Rally
I saw this item in my email box from a reader – it’s not terribly political, but hey, it’s close enough:
Sturgis Dedication of American Motorcycle StampsUSPS Dedication Kicks of RallyBy U.S. Postal ServiceAmerican Motorcycles
In early August, 85 million classic antique “American Motorcycles” stamps mirroring bikes owned by members of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s [...]
Upcoming events – R and D
Judy Olson Duhamel, SDDP Chairman is inviting people to a private reception to honor Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean to benefit the SDDP. That’s being held on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. — 7:30 P.M. at Judy’s House at 1106 Hyland Drive in Rapid City. They’re also doing a dessert with him [...]
Watchdog group sicced on Leslee Unruh
The Argus Leader is reporting today that a political watchdog group was sicced on Leslee Unruh for alleged lobbying activities which are said to contravene federal IRS Law for non-profits:
The complaint, filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, alleges that the National Abstinence Clearinghouse and the Alpha Center – both headed by well-known [...]
Seward to leave State’s Attorney Office, brings political activist with him to new job
The Rapid City Journal is reporting today that Butte County States Attorney Jim Seward is going to be leaving the State’s Attorney office in favor of a law practice he’s purchasing. And interestingly enough, his new law partner is a name that’s been out of politics for a while, but might soon re-emerge:
Seward said Tuesday [...]
Since tomorrow is a good day for arguing in the Supreme Court, here’s the 3 briefs filed in the matter of Verizon versus the Sec. of State
CHopefully, this won’t bring my server to it’s knees. Each one of the linked briefs are 3.34 megabyte .pdf files.
What’s linked to this post are the briefs outlining why Verizon thinks the cell phone tax repeal should be placed on the ballot by the Secretary of State.
While the other party involved in all of this, [...]
More Candidate Websites: Cradduck, Diedrich, and Gant
Hot off the press, I’ve had two more candidate websites brought to my attention. The first one belongs to Rebecca Cradduck (disclaimer, yes she is a paid advertiser) who is running for the District 11 Senate Seat against Jason Gant:
What do I think of it? It’s graphically very pleasing, and it goes along with the [...]
The Hill stands by it’s Thune Story. And it gives him an "atta boy" for his stance.
One of my favorite chronicles of the goings on in Washington, The Hill, editorialized a bit recently on remarks attributed to Senator Thune on distancing himself from the president. The point they’re making is that since taking office, John has been his own man, and made no apologies for it.:
Upset with the Pentagon’s initial decision [...]
Billion/Rounds disagree on robbing the State Piggy Bank
The Rounds/Billion Campaign fight continues today, with State Senator Jerry Apa stepping in as referee in the Rapid City Journal:
Billion proposed his plan for a “drought property-tax assistance fund,” after attending a town hall meeting on the drought Monday in Highmore. Billion said he would propose legislation to set up the fund with money that [...]
Gov: Thumbs down on Lincoln/Douglas style debates
According to the Governor yesterday, he’s turning down the debates against Billion… And those other two guys. From the Rapid City Journal:
Speaking to reporters after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at his campaign office at 1331 West Main St., Rounds said it was too late in the campaign to begin scheduling a series of weekly debates between [...]
Amendment E Puff Piece in the Capitol Journal
I knew when I woke up this morning that I needed to read a poorly researched puff piece on Amendment E. Lo and behold, that’s exectly what was waiting for me when I picked up today’s Pierre Capitol Journal.
It looks like reporter Chuck Clement spent some time being spoon fed information by Bill Stegmeier. But [...]
