In looking today, it appears that there was a Liz May sighting after all. From Facebook, it appears she was out yesterday at the Black Hills stock show according to this interview.
In the interview posted by R-Calf, she indicates her first action if elected would be to pass the “packers and stockyards act,” and expresses her belief that she needs to break those entities up:
After I shared the Scyller Borglum post below, I went to Liz Marty May’s facebook page to see if she had shared any campaign activity from this weekend. With the big gun show in Sioux Falls, and a large GOP gathering in Pierre, I wanted to know what I could tell about what the Congressional hopeful was doing today.
And I really didn’t find much. They boasted about achieving 1000 facebook likes. And they posted a Trump meme.
I did see that under the comment section, she might have gone to a crackerbarrel in Newell that she was invited to. But, even that was not entirely clear.
We’ll report any sightings we hear about. But so far it has been silent.
US Senate Candidate Scyller Borglum posted video on the campaign trail in Spearfish today at the Chocolate festival:
Interesting post this afternoon from Sioux Falls City Councilwoman Theresa Stehly:
“It has been a privilege to serve” certainly sounds like she’s out of there, and not going to run. A possibility further borne out by the fact she has no campaign committee, and has so far refused to say she’s running in the face of a massive head of steam behind candidate Alex Jensen.
If Stehly is truly out, word is that former Mayor and radio host Rick Knobe came off of his boat long enough to toss out a few anti-Republican/ anti-trump social media posts to try to gain some attention, and may be a possible candidate in Stehly’s place. We’ll see. Knobe has some lingering name ID, but there’s no indication he’s got the drive to run a citywide contest at the level that Jensen has already prepared for.
There had also been some question about whether Democrat City Councilman Patrick Starr, who proposed punishing gun owners who were victims of theft, was going to run again. I’m hearing this afternoon that he is. Bigger question is who is planning to take him on, as that race is wide open at this point.
And City Councilman Greg Neitzert has reason to smile this weekend as his campaign sign was featured in a recent article at the Argus Leader. Sometimes good things happen for those who are prepared.
Legislative newcomers Mike Weisgram (R-24) and Becky Drury (R-32) were already running, but they both made it official with their entrance into their respective House races.
No Democrats have made it official yet with 55 days left to go to file for the Legislature. They’d better get on the stick, or they’ll find themselves woefully left behind!
Rounds Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
“The American dream is alive and well thanks to the policies we’ve been able to enact during President Trump’s time in office.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement on the president’s State of the Union Address:
“The American dream is alive and well thanks to the policies we’ve been able to enact during President Trump’s time in office. Tonight, the president took the opportunity to outline many of these successes: a booming economy, lower taxes, record-low unemployment, a strong military and new trade deals that will benefit our farmers, ranchers and manufacturers.”
“He also laid out a vision for the future that is pro-growth, pro-family, pro-life and pro-security. These values are South Dakota values. I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and my colleagues on these and other issues to keep our country free and make it stronger and more prosperous for generations to come.”
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This will be tonight’s partisan moment that people will be talking about for the next few days. After giving what might be one of President Trump’s best speeches, before the President has left the podium, Speaker Nancy Pelosi rips his speech up live on national television:
What do you think of it?
As of this writing, they’re still at 62%… A day later… (Time to bring in the experts.)
Johnson Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today issued a statement following the president’s 2020 State of the Union Address to Congress:
“The economy is hotter than a pistol,” said Johnson. “More than 35,000 South Dakotans have been lifted out of poverty in the last few years and manufacturing wages have increased 9 percent this year alone. We all know there’s more work to be done. Congress and the administration need to work together to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for Americans and stop surprise medical billing, secure our border, and continue to establish robust trade agreements for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. I will continue to be a strong partner to ensure these goals are accomplished.”
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Noem Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address:
“Tonight, President Trump delivered a strong and inspiring message to the American people. Our country is strong, and our President is laser-focused on creating a better future for businesses and families.
“President Trump’s bold leadership has made a tremendous impact on South Dakota. Since he took office, 16,000 jobs have been created in our state and new business applications have risen by 24 percent. We’ve secured two international trade agreements that create more stability for farmers and ranchers. Taxes are lower, and families are reaping the benefits of expanded opportunity. This is progress that can only come when the state and federal governments work together and prioritize the next generation. I look forward to continuing to partner with President Trump as we work to make the American Dream a reality in South Dakota and across the country.”
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