While Toby Doeden might have the support of Senator California Carley and his favorite tenant Rep. Brandei Schaefbauer, and Jon Hansen might welcome the support of sticky Tom Pischke, (and Carl Perry apparently can’t make up his mind between the 2% candidate and the 4% candidate), Dusty Johnson last night at his Brookings fundraiser gave attendees a preview that his campaign would be soon releasing a list of over 100 current and former lawmakers who are endorsing his campaign for Governor.
This morning, Dakota News Now has a hint of a few of the names on the list:
Some of the names on the list include former Sioux Falls Police Chief and state lawmaker Doug Barthel, former House Speaker and the son and grandson of two South Dakota Governors, Mark Mickelson, and former longtime Yankton-area lawmaker, Jean Hunhoff.
In addition, current lawmakers Steve Kolbeck, Taylor Rehfeldt, and Will Mortenson are also lining up behind the Dusty Johnson campaign.
Stay tuned, because it’s going to ratchet things up pretty significantly!

maybe we should go see him at the Yankton event tonight
You should. Last night, Dusty gave one of the best speeches I’ve heard so far this campaign season – a message of growth, development & prosperity we haven’t heard from anyone so far.
Kind of kicking myself for not being ‘that guy’ for once and taping it. It was great content.
I have my Dusty signs up in my window–looking forward to putting up a yard sign!
It’s nice to see a positive attitude towards our state’s future! All the hand wringing from Hansen and conspiracy from Doeden is tiresome.
Lots of catch phrases from them with zero substance.
These two bottom feeders need to drop out. It’s over. The writing is on the wall. Dusty has a clear path towards the nomination.
Anyone who has worked with him knows that Dusty is rock solid!!!