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Governor Kristi Noem’s daughter Kassidy Peters announced today that she was stepping back from her job as a real estate appraiser after months of hounding by the media as they tried to create a narrative of impropriety when Governor Noem made inquiry into her concerns over the Real Estate Appraiser program:

“I know as the Governor’s daughter, I am always going to be in the public eye. I can’t stop these attacks, but I can choose whether to keep being hurt by the fallout.”

Some might ask why resign? Isn’t that saying something was wrong?

No. Not at all.

Speaking from experience, I can tell you that you can do everything correctly and within the law, and it really doesn’t matter when people are determined to make you a chess piece to use in their agenda of attacking someone else.

Sometimes the best peace of mind you can give yourself is to remove yourself from the chess board, and refuse to play their game.

Spencer Wrightsman Announces Candidacy for South Dakota State Senate District 2

Spencer Wrightsman formally announced his candidacy for the vacant District 2 Senate Seat on Tuesday, November 16^th.

The people of District 2 will be electing new leadership to the State Legislature now that the redistricting process has finished.

“I’m excited to announce my candidacy for District 2 State Senate. As your Senator, I will represent you with integrity and uphold the values of fiscal conservativism and limited government.” Wrightsman said.

The new District 2 encompasses Eastern Sioux Falls, Brandon, Valley Springs and surrounding rural areas.

“I have lived in this District for most of my life and would be proud to represent you in the State Senate. I look forward to meeting with the voters of District 2 throughout the campaign and hope that I can earn your trust and your vote come election time.”

Spencer Wrightsman is a native of Brandon, SD. He currently serves as the Treasurer of the Minnehaha County Republicans and the National Committeeman for the South Dakota Young Republicans.

The Secretary of State has posted the Statement of Organization for the Haugaard for Governor Campaign this morning, after it was originally filed Nov. 12, 2021 at 12:52pm. And you can get a brief snapshot into the Haugaard organization with this document:

Statement of Org Steve Haugaard by Pat Powers on Scribd

The Campaign chair appears to be is Haugaard’s spouse, and friend Lanette Diede is acting as treasurer, with no identifiable South Dakota political personalities associated with the campaign as of yet.

From the Argus Leader, State Rep. and former Speaker Steve Haugaard is telling them that he’s going to make an official announcement for Governor tomorrow:

Haugaard, who was first elected in 2014, confirmed on Tuesday that he had filed paperwork to run for governor and will announce his candidacy on Wednesday. KSFY first reported Haugaard’s candidacy.

and..

Haugaard declined to discuss his campaign, but the lawmaker is known for being one of the House’s most ardent conservatives on both fiscal and social issues.

Read that all here.

With Noem having sky high numbers among Republicans, that doesn’t leave a lot of territory for Haugaard, especially considering his name ID outside of his home area may be in the single digits.

Again, I think it’s going to be going nowhere fast.

As you read here at SDWC a couple of weeks ago, I don’t see it on the Secretary of State’s website, but former Speaker of the House Steve Haugaard is telling Dakota News Now that turned in the paperwork to run for Governor:

Former South Dakota Speaker of the House and current State Representative Steve Haugaard (R-Sioux Falls) will run for South Dakota Governor in 2022.

Haugaard filed Friday to pursue the office, the same day that Governor Kristi Noem officially announced she would be running for re-election in 2022.

Read the story here.

Yeah.. I just don’t see a path forward for him running to the right of Governor Noem.

The Primary Dusty Johnson facebook group of goofiness is upset with Congressman Dusty Johnson again..  Probably just because hating Dusty is their entire raison d’être for existing.  This time, Dusty had the audacity to vote the way they wanted, so now the group feel the need to complain about him for that.

And even more laughably, the founder of the group, Texas resident Dan Kraemer, seems to think that Donald Trump is going to come in and not just endorse Taffy Howard, but put his cash behind her.

I’m just not holding my breath on that one.

The Brookings County GOP announced yesterday that “on Saturday, November 20, at 9:00 a.m. at the Outdoor Adventure Center, following a short business meeting Governor Kristi Noem will update us on issues and challenges facing South Dakota.”  

I’m sure that’s going to be a well attended meeting!

 

Always wonderful when you wake up to the images being gone from your website, as my image host seems to be down at the moment.

Sorry for any momentary site weirdness, as I’m sure they’re working to being it back up.

How soon we forget that the State Senate was a crazier place not all that long ago.

But then we’re reminded when things bubble to the surface, and in this case former State Senator Lynne/Lyndi/I can’t keep track DiSanto hits the road, slaps some face filters on, and declares she isn’t interested in any “libtards.”

@allamericanlyndiNice to meet you!!! Let’s be friends! ##viral ##follow ##conservative ##maga ##republican ##dogs♬ SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY Remix (feat. Kali Uchis and Moliy) – Amaarae & Kali Uchis

TikTok declares that “The action in this video could result in serious injury.”

After her last go around, I don’t think we need to worry about her trying to come back.

At least, we can hope.

Governor Kristi Noem Announces Re-Election Campaign
Governor Noem has more than $10M total raised and over $6.5M cash on hand upon the announcement

Pierre, SD – Today, Governor Kristi Noem formally announced her campaign to serve a second term as Governor of South Dakota. Governor Noem heads into the campaign with over $10 million raised since her last election.  Her campaign has more than $6.5 million cash on hand between all campaign accounts.

In making the announcement, Governor Noem released the following video:

Continuing, Governor Noem released the following statement today:

“I was humbled and honored three years ago when the people of South Dakota put their trust in me to lead our state as Governor.

We have been through challenging times but have also accomplished great things together. We’ve embraced fiscal responsibility, protected the freedoms of our people, fought federal government intrusions and invested in the next generation through education, healthcare, expanding broadband, and providing new career opportunities so our children can stay in South Dakota.

We have the best economy in the nation as well as the best people and quality of life.  There is so much more we can do together – I will never forget the South Dakota motto ‘Under God the People Rule.’ My administration has embraced this pledge, and it has led to success for our state.

My family and I ask for your support as we announce today that I will be running for re-election as Governor of this great state. South Dakota’s best days are still ahead.”

Leading Governor Noem’s campaign will be Joe Desilets as Campaign Manager, Chris Hupke as Deputy Campaign Manager, Kennedy Noem as Finance Director and Madison Sheahan as Operations Director.

For more information, visit www.KristiNoem.com

Direct link to video: https://youtu.be/IAb-xvAXD48