Aberdeen American News – Hobbled Democrats not going to be back in Gov’s office anytime soon.

From the Aberdeen American News comes an editorial which tells us what we already know. That Democrats aren’t returning to the Governor’s office anytime soon: 

Now, it seems Republicans likely know their choices — either Noem or state Attorney General Marty Jackley, who said Tuesday he is creating a political action committee and funding it with $700,000 for his bid for governor.

Incumbent governor Dennis Daugaard cannot seek re-election because of term limits.

Who the Democrats will run for governor is unknown. And, in truth, it might not matter. The last time a Democrat served as governor was in 1979, and there’s no reason to believe the political winds will shift enough to give the hobbled party a realistic chance at residing in the governor’s mansion anytime soon.

Read it here.