I spent a bit of time on the phone today over Lunch, chasing down information on my prior post on the Special session trying to dictate who the next session’s leadership would be, and I had a couple people share some information as it relates to the upcoming election.
The word is that State Senator Stace Nelson was telling a few gathered for the special session that he has not ruled out a run for Governor yet, which might explain why he and Lora Hubbel continue to bicker, since they would likely be splitting the hard right vote in the race. (If you recall, that catfight began back in April.)
We’ll see in coming months if there’s an actual plan behind the comment, or if it was just talk.
I’ve mentioned that Neal Tapio will likely jump into the congressional race, but today I’d heard from a couple of sources that State Representative Lynne DiSanto may have her eye on a higher soapbox. The person I spoke with was noting they’d heard Congress or Secretary of State.
Congress seems unlikely, especially given her hosting of an event for Shantel Krebs. However, if DiSanto has her eyes on running for Secretary of State, her hosting of the event for Krebs comes into clear focus, since doing a solid for the person currently in the office is a good way to ingratiate herself if she’s potentially seeking an endorsement.
If DiSanto goes on that path, she’s have to contend with State Auditor Steve Barnett who has already announced his intention to run for SOS.
It would not be surprising to see others enter any of the statewide contests we have for 2018, as there’s still an abundance of time left for serious candidates to get in, especially for the constitutional races.
As the saying goes, where’s there’s smoke, there’s fire. And with political rumors, we may be seeing the earliest signs of movement for candidates to jump into the races.
Disanto should run for auditor. No one is running.
Rich Sattgast is term limited as State Treasurer and is running for State Auditor. He’s already been out on the campaign trail.
We have a lot of open seats and primaries are good. If one has something to say, say it and let the people choose.
Disanto would make a great Secretary of State! Barnett should be worried.
Yawn.
Sounds like this infant needs to go to bed.
The irony that now a crowded field would benefit Nelson. He’s exactly the excitement the race needs! I’d pay good money for that show!
Because the race is begging for a big yelling idiot who believes everything they read on the internet? I thought we already had a lady idiot who believes everything she reads on the internet in the race?
All Lora and Stace will do is to split the idiot vote. The adults will be looking elsewhere.
Did the big mean marine scare you little snowflake? Point to the dolly where his voice made you hurt.
Nelson is a pussy cat compared to Janklow.
Nelson earned respect with many voters across the state this last session. Voters love him for the very reason political insiders hate him. Doubtful he gets the money needed to win, but if he gets into the race he guts Jackley’s claims of conservatism.
Is there any truth he is looking at running with that female legislator from out West?
Stace, if you are going to post anonymously to further inflate your already overinflated ego, take my advice. Don’t. It is as obvious as the nose on your face, and you make yourself look silly.
Well, again, I feel a need to stomp out a bunch of rumors.
1) I am not running for Governor, US House, a Constitutional Office or the Legislature.
2) I did not eat the buffet at Marlins. Only the soup and salad bar.
3) I am not a closet Jackrabbit or Coyote. I just can’t help wearing free stuff.
4) I know I look too young and svelte to be a grandfather but I am.
5) And, just because I cut off all my hair in the summer does not mean I’m bald.