From Twitter, the South Dakota Republican Party is unhappy tonight that their recent website article in support of the President has been blocked on Twitter:
Twitter now deems our website as “harmful” and is restricting us from posting links to our articles. This is censorship, pure and simple. pic.twitter.com/DVCBlBUK5V
— South Dakota GOP (@sdgop) November 10, 2020
Thune: We Are Forever Indebted to the Service and Sacrifice of America’s Men and Women in Uniform
“Today and every day, may we remember the gratitude we owe our military men and women, and imitate their love of freedom and their devotion to our country.”
Click here or on the picture above to watch Thune’s speech.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today honored the brave men and women of the U.S. military, especially those throughout South Dakota, ahead of the Veterans Day holiday. Thune expressed his gratitude and reverence for the selflessness of devoting one’s life to service and sacrifice on behalf of the American people. Thune also discussed the recent progress with a COVID vaccine and the status of the 2020 presidential election results.
Based on their own experience from this last summer on how an election can turn on a recount, the South Dakota Republican Party has just posted a press release on their website noting the South Dakota GOP’s support of President Trump and his efforts at making sure that every legal vote is counted.
As noted by SDGOP Chairman Dan Lederman:
“South Dakota’s legislative elections produced a close contest this last summer where the results were flipped after a recount, which no one had envisioned or expected,” Lederman said, “but our democracy does not promise things be tied up in a neat bow, as some in the media seem to demand. All voters deserve for their voice to be heard, and for all legal votes to be counted.”
and…
Over 70 million Americans cast their ballot to re-elect President Donald J Trump and they have a right to know that their vote was counted, no less than Al Gore’s voters deserved to spend 37 days reviewing the presidential vote back in 2000.
The recount they were referring to was a very close contest in District 19, where Jessica Baumiller emerged as the victor on election night, only to have the election drastically altered over two weeks later:
On primary election night, Bahmuller finished second to Kent Peterson in the District 19 vote count, tallying 1,741 votes to best Marty Overweg by 21 votes. The top-two vote-getters earned seats in the Legislature. But on Monday, Bahmuller was told there was a discrepancy in the final numbers. There were 86 votes not counted on election night from Douglas County and one not counted from Hutchinson County.
Unofficially, Bahmuller was told there were no changes in Bon Homme, Hanson and McCook counties and one vote changed in Hutchinson County. In Douglas County, there were 52 additional votes for Marty Overweg, 23 for Kent Peterson and 11 for Bahmuller. The new tallies put Overweg ahead of Bahmuller by 20 votes and, if accurate, would give Overweg the spot in the Legislature.
It’s a good example that recounts can drastically alter election results, especially in close contests.
We have a new advertiser for a short time until the election can be completed and all valid votes reviewed in disputed states.
The South Dakota Republican Party working in conjunction with WinRed and the Presidential Recount Fund has placed an advertisement on advertiser’s row to solicit donations specifically for the President Trump recount fund, so please take a moment to click on their ad to make sure that all valid votes are counted.
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From Twitter, I had someone send this to me this AM, remarking that it seems a little too close to quid pro quo:
If a mask rule is such a good idea, then why would anyone need to offer to buy the vote of City Council members to get it passed ?
(You can get most people to use them by educating, btw, instead of dedicating Law Enforcement to being the mask police.)
Governor Noem Announces Interim Secretary of Transportation
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Joel Jundt will serve as Interim Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Transportation.
“Joel is well-respected throughout the transportation industry and will continue moving the department forward during this interim period,” said Governor Noem. “I am pleased Joel has agreed to continue serving South Dakota in this capacity, and I look forward to working with him to make South Dakota safer, stronger, and healthier.”
Jundt will begin serving following the retirement of current Secretary of Transportation Darin Bergquist on Nov. 13, 2020.
“Darin has been a tremendous servant to the people of South Dakota for over 20 years, including 13 years as Secretary of Transportation, and his service will be greatly missed,” continued Governor Noem. “He’s helped our state navigate countless challenges over the years. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”
A native of Rapid City, Jundt has served in various roles within the Department of Transportation including his current role as deputy cabinet secretary, former Rapid City region and operations engineer, and director of planning and engineering.
“I’d like to thank the Governor for this opportunity,” said Jundt. “I look forward to continue working with Governor Noem and the dedicated staff at the Department of Transportation.”
Jundt graduated from South Dakota School of Mines in 1985 with a degree in civil engineering and went to work for the department immediately after graduation.
Jundt lives in Pierre with his wife, Chris.
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I’m hearing this morning that Senate Committees have been assigned already, as related to me by those in the know. Here’s what I’m catching for Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees:
Noem Accepting Applications for Spring Interns During the 2021 Legislative Session
PIERRE – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office spring internship program.
Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths. This internship will be heavily involved in the 2021 legislative session. They will be given the opportunity to observe the lawmaking process in action. Additional duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings; and staffing events. Internships provide students with first-hand knowledge of the state government and the functions of a governor’s office.
College students who would like to be considered for an internship should submit a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation to Julie.Muldoon@state.sd.us by Friday, November 27, 2020.
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So far I’ve written about problems that the GOP Caucuses are going to have to deal with in both the House and Senate from this inside, as evidenced by several of their members going overboard, and attacking Republicans from outside the GOP.
And that’s something to keep in mind. All of this was orchestrated in cooperation with those who have no ties or loyalty to the Republican Party, except to displace those who do. Literally, they spend their energy to tear down the Republicans elected by the people of their districts, because they think they’ll somehow be put in charge by default.
In this latest election, much of the antipathy has originated from out west from those in the orbit of the Citizens from Liberty group. Yes, this is the same group that has orchestrated attacks on the State GOP Chair, created scorecards where they cherry-pick the issues to highlight those they favor or who their leadership are related to, tried to recruit for the now defunct Constitution party, etc. When they’re not busy getting kicked out of Pizza Ranch.
Why do I mention it? Because it appears they have no intention of letting up, as evidenced from an unsolicited facebook message I received the day after the election from Kevin Quick, who was trounced in the D35 Senate GOP Primary this past June, and was later supporting Brian Gentry.
In part (and uncorrected)…
Thank you for making it easier by giving us airtime on your platform. That makes the score 2-1. You won with Jessica but know this. We will be watching her every move and putting boots on the ground to expose the backroom deals and corruption we see with the two appointed R.I.N.O.’s in our county. Oops. Make that 3-1. There sure was a ton of money spent getting there with her. Who spends 30-35k on and job that pay 19k? Rhetorical don’t answer. We already know the answer. one question…..
And…
See you when session starts. Advocacy has no limits when people like you are attacking the conservative movement from the inside. We have a lot of work to do to remove people like you and the R.I.N.O.’s you surround yourself with from Pretending to be conservatives.
(Unsolicited facebook message from Kevin Quick to SDWC Facebook page 11/4)
While we’re all dumber from having read his rant (which was actually my reply), it’s clear that he can’t help but announce his group’s plans, literally monologuing like a cartoon villain with a dim bulb.
When he boasts that they intend to “expose the backroom deals and corruption we see with the two appointed R.I.N.O.’s in our county“ aside from it being a paranoid delusion, it appears that he and his associates indicate that they intend to not just continue to attack Senator Jessica Castleberry, but to go after the other appointed State Senator who also won election last week in her own right, Senator Helene Duhamel.
Here’s a member of a group of people hostile to the GOP who literally have the same agenda as the Democrat Party, with one of their confederates announcing the day after they were just beat that they’re out to defeat Republicans.
While the series of posts talks primarily on the Republican caucuses in the House & Senate, Republicans in general – and not just the caucuses – need to be vigilant and keep this in mind when dealing with groups such as this.
Because they’re not here to get Republicans elected. If anything, it’s the opposite.
From Gary Hanson on Facebook, as he reflects on his last sign to come down as put up by the recently passed Lance Carson, this will be his last time running: