Archive for January, 2009
Pressure on Daschle nomination building
It sounds like the pressure is building on Obama to Dump Daschle as a cabinet secretary nominee….. From Politico:
With President Barack Obama’s talking like the new sheriff of Wall Street this week, it seems like just the kind of thing he’d rail against – a rich political insider who doesn’t pay taxes on his limousine.
Except [...]
Bernie Hunhoff does an “in your face” to …..
HA! Go check out South Dakota Magazine for a good chuckle:
I said, “so I wonder why they aren’t starting newspapers and competing with some of these corporate owned weeklies that are doing such a poor job of covering their communities, like those weeklies the Argus Leader owns around Sioux Falls?”
The punchline is worth it.
Governor Rounds “double-dog-dares” legislature to raise taxes.
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I’m a little confused by this one. If the Governor supposedly has no intention to propose a sales tax increase to save the programs that he’s put on the chopping block, then why is he trying to goad the legislature with such talk:
In a conference with a group of South Dakota reporters, editors and publishers, [...]
RCJ: 2010 Contest has Daugaard out in front. But the impact of Rounds legacy could be the achilles heel
According to the Secretary of state, Dennis Daugaard is way out in front in the hunt for cash. But according to today’s Rapid City Journal, depending on what happens with the economy in the last two years of the Rounds administration, that lead could be fleeting:
“Clearly, Daugaard is the front-runner,” Schaff said. “Whether he’ll actually [...]
3 views on the stimulus package from the South Dakota Delegation
Our representatives in Washington certainly have differences of opinion when it comes to Obama’s stimulus package:
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said the stimulus plan, in its current form, is a “shotgun approach” that lacks the necessary focus on job creation. He also fears the plan now being put forward could pile more debt on the children [...]
10 questions with….. Scott Munsterman
The Mayor of Brookings still stands as one of the few remaining Republican candidates in the GOP Primary for the 2010 Governor’s race.
This Doctor of Chiropractic is taking a road less traveled in politics. Instead of seeking support in more traditional ways for politicians, you will find that he’s spent much of his preparatory effort [...]
Powerline Blog pummels Daschle over Chauffeur-gate
Ouch. It’s all I can say when I read this stinging criticism of Daschle:
Another thing that happens a lot in Washington is that when Democrats get appointed to visible, high-ranking positions in the Executive Branch, they suddenly discover that they owe a lot more money in taxes. We saw that with Tim Geithner. The latest [...]
Why Sandy Jerstad is the most dangerous legislator in Pierre.
“Sometimes we just don’t do what we should do unless there’s a law against it,” Jerstad said.
Read it here, and be scared.
This is the same person who screamed at a store clerk and called police because the store owner expressed his rights of free speech.
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Be scared for the rights you have at the moment.
Because clearly, [...]
Daschle Nomination deferred by Chauffer-gate!
The New York times describes why former Senator Tom Daschle’s high living ways have caused a deferral of his confirmation:
President Obama’s pick for secretary of health and human services, Tom Daschle, filed amended tax returns and paid more than $100,000 in back taxes on Jan. 2, administration officials said on Friday.
Mr. Daschle concluded that he [...]
Billion resigns from the SDDP
Interesting…. Dems will be electing a new leader a well.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009
BILLION: It’s time for new leadership to win back the Statehouse
SIOUX FALLS – South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Jack Billion today (Friday) announced he is resigning his state party position to give the organization a new perspective to winning back [...]
Michael Steele is the MAN
Give it up for Michael Steele. Chairman of conservative committee GOPAC – and now chairman of the GOP!
Washington- NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions released the following statement today to congratulate Michael Steele on his election as Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC):
“Michael Steele’s election as Chairman of the Republican National Committee is an historic [...]
Nancy Turbak-Berry wants government to demand you share the rubber risk.
If you have insurance, Nancy Turbak-Berry wants you to help pay for this condom:
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Well, maybe she didn’t come out and say it with those words, but in taking a look at the legislative measure she’s crafted, I’m kind of thinking that’s what she’s coming across with….
Every policy of health insurance that provides coverage for prescription [...]
Another Campaign finance loophole tightened. Kind-of-sort-of.
SDCAC (in your remaining moments), as a result of your actions this last election, here you go. The loophole allowing you to act as a shill for an out of state organization is being tightened. A little.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1233 Introduced by: Representatives Pitts, Faehn, [...]
Ken Knuppe Announces for Governor, and has his website up.
Yesterday was a big day for Ken Knuppe, as he made his announcement that he was seeking the GOP nod for Governor in 2010. Check out KELOland’s News Story on Knuppe:
Or, you can check out Ken’s website at http://www.knuppeforgovernor.com
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NRCC: Herseth Sandlin Opposed Real Tax Relief for Struggling South Dakota Families
From my e-mail Box…..
For Immediate Release: Contact: Press Office
January 29, 2009 (202) 479-7070
Herseth Sandlin Opposed Real Tax Relief for Struggling South Dakota Families
Prioritized Partisanship over Promise for Fiscal Responsibility
Washington- Yesterday, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) did not live up to her campaign promises for fiscal responsibility when [...]
A SDCAC Vacancy?
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One observant commuter dropped me a note today noting…
As I drove by the Olinger law office, I noticed that the large SDCAC sign has been replaced by a “For Rent” sign.
Hmmm. Interesting. I’d also heard recently that SDCAC Director Lee Breard was working on something related to the card check bill, a far cry from [...]
In times of deep fiscal crisis at the national and state level, it is time for our elected representatives at the legislature to focus.
FOCUS ON THE RETURN OF THE TAN BAN!?!
AAAARRRGGGHHHH! Are you freaking kidding me?
Were having to cut budgets left and right and some IDIOT legislator feels the need to bring back what has notably been the silliest piece of nanny-state legislation that has ever darkened the steps of our state capitol.
Please God, grant me the serenity not to write anything on this website [...]
The open records bill has been placed in the hopper
The open records bill has been placed in the hopper. The exclusions are below – and please note the MASSIVE carve out of just about any legislative related records (funny how that happens).
Section 6. That chapter 1-27 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
The following records, unless publicly [...]
Am I reading this tax increase correctly?
Am I reading this right? SB 149 as introduced by “kind-of” Republican State Senator Stan Adelstein gives me the distinct impression that he’s allowing school districts to raise the amount that they levy for property taxes. And in particular, raising it on agricultural land.
SB 149 Introduced by: Senators Adelstein, Abdallah, Jerstad, Nelson, and Tieszen and Representatives [...]
