You know, winning elections in South Dakota was fun while it lasted.
Because, aside from the nuttery in Minnehaha County, other Republican county organizations are taking it upon themselves to get active in primary elections, and try to determine who is the better or worse Republican in races. Such as this GOP platform “survey” from the Fall River County Republican Party where it says it’s designed to determine whether someone is a “Republican or a RINO:”
FRC_GOPPlatformSurvey by Pat Powers
If County Party organizations want to get involved in primary elections, they should make the decision to do so as a Central Committee. Because – supposedly – to this point, the party was supposed to stay out of them.
Although, we do learn that it appears that Fall River County is as weary of Matthew Monfore as much as the rest of us.
All these insurrectionists need to be removed from the Party post haste. Can the Party Central Committee exercise its leadership role and dismiss these people from the leadership [positions they hold in several counties.
This is the proverbial “roosters comin’ home to roost.” This whack-a-doodle trend started years ago, and should have been called out then. Instead, the door was left open – and now the crazies are running the show.
These folks will scream from the rooftops how “patriotic” they are, while they tear down the institutions set by the founding fathers. Buy one of those fancy Lee Greenwood bibles, and you can claim you’re a super patriot.
Sadly, many of the folks do not realize it is a grift – and you can blame the Republican leadership for it. Hell, Lara Trump is asking people for their last $5, and if they cannot afford it – to save up, and donate later. Keep in mind, this is for a “Billionaire” candidate.
But hey, this grift won some elections… Makes it worth it, right?
These people should run on their own merits instead of hiding behind a county committee as the source authority.
If JFM doesn’t return next year I will be bored.
I don’t see where this is actually ranking any of the candidates, though, it’s more like a candidate forum.
The header “Republican or Rino?” is offensive, though.
Funny that JFM wants the use of scorecards for accountability enshrined in the platform. Her opponents should take note: the scorecards should include the number of successful bills sponsored, disciplinary actions, and attendance records.
This morning at the Conservatives with Common Sense breakfasting we shall trot back out our Scorecard of the Scorecards from last year and revisit some of these. Young Ms. Frye-Mueller, whose husband eats his eggs fried too hard to dip his toast into, will find this scorecard will not do well on the Scorecard of the Scorecards.
excellent!
be sure to score them highly on “unsolicited parenting and marital advice”
I don’t understand why you are labeling this a “scorecard.” It was simply a questionnaire designed to give candidates the opportunity to share their views with their constituents on the SD Republican Platform. Voters need to know where their incumbent and/or potential representatives stand, not only on the platform, but on issues that are important to all of us, regardless of party affiliation. It would be nice if news could be reported accurately, instead of reading a bunch of insult into it.
Before I start with this it is important to realize it is easy to talk bad about people who are willing to run an organization, but they decided to invest time and effort when others have not.
I also have some issues with the Fall River GOP. For me it started when years ago I went to a meeting and wanted to make a comment and was told I was not on the agenda. I walked away, determined never to return. My next encounter was at a GOP Community gathering. The Governor (Kristi Noem) asked me to join her thus I attended. I arrived early and was appalled to see our States Attorney who was a primary member of the GOP and our Sitting State Senator, promoting the Democrat for Governor for the upcoming election. On that day I lost respect for previously valued community members and people I considered friends. I decided to attend meetings to try and help, one the first meeting The US Republican House candidate had sent a sheet for support to be circulated and no one would take it. I did and got Dusty Johnson’s sheets filled by loyal Republicans, and turned in. I watched our Fall River GOP continue to back canadates and causes that have no chance of ever getting anything done or getting passed. Two of the present canadates that are backed by the core of the Fall River GOP, have no chance of ever accomplishing anything in, Pierre. The last Fall River GOP meeting I was asked to sign a candidate nomination sheet for an independent candidate running against Republicans.
My choice is to continue to attend the meetings of the Fall River GOP, and bring true Republicans along with me to get us back to where we should be. I may not succeed but I will try. I am tired of the entire State GOP considering Fall River GOP as losers. They have people who are dedicated and care for those who have just been led astray. Fall River Republicans come to the meeting and let’s turn this around.