Someone decided to propose an alternative resolution, as opposed to the earlier nutjob one attacking the Governor..
The new one may pass. Because the former proposal does not even deserve to be considered.
After the proposed change on emergency clause failed to be calendared, the platform plank addition of 4,3 on “opting in” for sex education is receiving a bit of debate.
Some are saying there should be a mandatory opt-in if they’re to receive sex ed, but others argue most parents won’t read an opt in request, as opposed to those objecting to it opting out.
Teachers, school board members, and a school administrator all are testifying why requiring an opt-in is unworkable.
Debate was ended forcefully by calling the question.
….and the platform addition was carried by a majority.
Looks like another Hubbelesque amendment from the floor, this time in resolutions..
And another platform proposal….
Word out of the Dem Convention (at Perkins or wherever they were holding it) is that they’ve nominated a sacrificial lamb to run against Public Utilities Commissiober Chris Nelson.
Apparently, the man they talked into it, Henry Red Cloud, owns a Solar Company on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Last election, they selected electrician David Allen to run for Public Utilities Commission, who was thoroughly slaughtered at the ballot box when he failed to break 30% of the vote. There’s no indication of what the Democrats intend to do to change their fortunes this time at bat.
On the flip side, Republicans nominated Chris Nelson to serve in the office again, who promised in his speech to make decisions “based on facts and law, and not a political agenda.” And underlined that complacency is as much our enemy as the Democrats.
Looks like this might be Lora Hubbel’s platform plank that she somehow couldn’t bring to the platform committee.
Sounds more like something for the state legislative rule committee as opposed to a platform of shared Republican beliefs.
File 13, anyone….
This has to be quote of the day.
“At one time last year, I’m proud to announce the College Republicans had as much in their bank account as the South Dakota Democrat Party.”
An emotional Dana Randall gives thanks to the SDGOP, and everyone who supported him during his time as National Committeeman.
Dana, thanks for all your service, and best of luck in your future. (Maybe State Treasurer in 2018, perhaps?)
RIght now, there’s a little debate over the adoption of the rules. Apparently, former Independent Lt Governor Candidate and GOP Precinct committeewoman Lora Hubbel is upset that if she wants to present an amendment to the platform or bring resolutions that have not been heard, that she has to provide copies to everyone.
She opposed the rule mandating it, and requiring approval of the body to go outside the committee process, similar to how they do it in the Legislature.
After a little debate, the body determined she’s going to go have to make copies after all..
I won’t get into the details (as opposed to posting them in their entirety later), but the Resolutions for the Convention have been presented to the delegates present in preparation for the consideration of delegates. Roughly summarizing and describing them.
Resolution #1 – SDGOP opposes the sustainable agriculture initiative as defined by the global round table for sustainable beef.
Resolution #2 – SDGOP states we shall teach all students in public education what our republic is, and how our republican Constitution and Bill of Rights offer more individual freedom than any other major form of government.
Resolution #4 – SDGOP Recommends the State of SD uses it’s authority granted by the 10th amendment to address immigration issues, and pass appropriate legislation.
Resolution #5 – The SDGOP strongly opposes Constitutional Amendment V, Constitutional Amendment T, Initiated Measure 22, and urges voters to reject those measures on the 2016 ballot.
Resolution #6 – The SDGOP is opposed to the expansion of the PPACA.
Resolution #9 – The SDGOP supports and salutes the sailors of e USS South Dakota SSN 790.
Resolution #10 – The SDGOP actively supports the Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump.
Resolution #16 – SDGOP encourages the State Board of Ed and all local school districts to remain autonomous, and make their own determinations based on common sense and parental involvement to protect the privacy and welfare of all students in South Dakota. (Largely referring to bathroom bill).
Resolution #18 – SDGOP affirms that South Dakotans have a constitutional right not to participate in activities of daily life that violate their faith.
Resolution #19 – The SDGOP opposes any executive orders that are beyond the scope of executive authority as set forth in the US Constitution.
(Resolutions numbered as presented to committee, whether successful or not, not as adopted)
The South Dakota Republican Convention is set to come out strong against Amendment V, by both word and deed as several actions took place yesterday against the anti-transparency measure which many view as Slick Rick Weiland’s final act of surrender after failing three times in his campaigns for office.
Last night in his speech at convention, Governor Daugaard has several disparaging words for this out of state sponsored ballot measure fronted by Weiland:
Gov. Dennis Daugaard, the emcee for Friday’s banquet, said this amendment seeks to create nonpartisan elections, and it’s an effort Republicans should oppose. If passed, Daugaard said, it will result in the following:
• The primary election will narrow down the number of candidates, regardless of party, and the top candidates will advance to the November election.
• The political parties will no longer nominate candidates for statewide constitutional offices like public utilities commissioner, auditor, treasurer and secretary of state.
• Candidates on the ballot will also not be identified by political party.
Daugaard said not identifying candidates by their political party is most bothersome, because it makes ballots less transparent and less informative for the voter.
Read it here in the Aberdeen American News.
The measure also received attention in the resolutions committee, where a resolution was melded together from a couple of the participants, including Bob Ellis and Tim Rave, opposing the measure. I even stood up and pointed out something that Lee Schoenbeck had mentioned to me – “how do we make elections better by being less transparent?” Because by barring party from the ballot, that’s what you are doing.
That resolution opposing Amendment V and other measures hits the floor today.
In another sign of growing opposition, Will Mortenson was at convention collecting names of people willing to author letters to the editor in opposition to Amendment V, specifically on behalf of a group that is officially organizing to oppose the measure.
So, as the resolution is presented today, and as indicated by the Governor last night, expect the GOP’s unified, and full throated opposition to the anti-transparency ballot measure.
(*bonus point for independents, libertarians, etc.- if this passes, do you realistically think there will be an independent or Libertarian on a November ballot ever again? Ever? With it going to the two top ballot winners for a June primary, I’m guessing the answer is No.)