There’s a great article in Bloomberg that came out in the last week about the great job that Congressman Dusty Johnson does for South Dakota in Washington. And it mentions the quiet part, where Dusty might be coming home in the near future to run to be South Dakota’s next Governor:
Johnson’s impact on the House largely happens behind closed doors. He says that’s the way he likes it.
“One of the things that has allowed me to be really effective behind the scenes is that I don’t have any particular ambition,” Johnson said in an interview. “I’m not in competition with anybody for anything. I don’t view my work here as a zero sum game. I want to get things done.”
Despite Johnson’s proclaimed lack of ambition, his fellow Republicans see him as a rising star in the GOP, possibly a future governor. That will depend on how well he can continue to sell his brand of fiscal conservatism in a party some see moving away from traditional policy and toward personality-driven loyalty to ex-President Donald Trump.
and..
Johnson was involved in crafting the continuing resolutions that kept the government open while demanding concessions from Democrats. He led the charge on ocean shipping changes as part of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and helped legislation to force TikTok to divest from its China-owned parent.
As chairman of the Agriculture Committee’s commodity markets panel, Johnson has also been a key player in bills that haven’t become law, but would have a much better shot if Republicans take full control of Washington next year, like the trillion-dollar farm bill and a cryptocurrency regulation framework that some Democrats say is too industry-friendly.
“He’s whip smart, understands agriculture, understands rural America, and he’s a consensus builder,” said House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.). “He brings people to the table.”
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It helps that he’s a fundraising powerhouse. Excluding McCarthy, who’s no longer in the House but has an active campaign committee, Johnson’s campaign had the sixth-most cash on hand — $4.6 million — in the House Republican Conference as of June 30. Of those top six, Johnson and Rep. Darin LaHood (Ill.) are the only ones who don’t chair a committee or hold a top leadership position.
Johnson is viewed as a possible contender for governor in 2026, when current Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) term ends.
Word is that in the last few weeks there was a gathering of Team Dusty advisers and confidants at a hunting lodge, where the group talked about *things.*
And I would assume part of that discussion involved where he’s going to go from here. Dusty has always had the go-to team for statewide campaign efforts, with other candidates coming to him for ground troops. And Team Dusty has consistently aiding friendly down ticket races. They know how to run a good race, and they may be preparing to activate for “the big one.”
When November 5th passes and we’re done counting ballots, day one of campaign 2026 will begin.
He will be very formidable. In all of the traditional ways he will be strong.
Money
Likable
Competent
Grassroots
Organized
Weaknesses:
Trump
Base of GOP
No one has ever emotionally invested in him like Noem, Thune or Rounds.
Taffy Howard got 41%.
He plays to the middle. They don’t vote in June.
The wild cards are:
Amendment H
Billie Sutton
Marty Jackley
Is Rhoden Governor?
Can the far right and center right come together to stop him?
Can Dusty win Noem voters?
If you’ve been watching oedenbach’s actions lately, it would suggest that he’s trying to test waters and lay groundwork. But he’s not likeable and can’t raise the money.
Amen. Dusty, Thune, and Rounds all need to resign ASAP as all three have betrayed their respective oaths of office. All three much more resemble leftist Demonrats then legitimate Republicans.
Can you point out where any of them have violated the Constitution?
Lemme guess, no because you’re nothing more than a blustering fool who’s full of hot air. They’ve done well for SD and the nation by actually getting some bills passed, vs Boebert, MTG, and Co. Why don’t you move to either of their districts to be surrounded by like-minded fools?
This seems to be written by someone who doesn’t understand how bills work, what omnibus bills actually are and seems to suggest that these three are responsible for the state of the dollar. What criteria are you using to measure the value of the dollar? Because actually the dollar is quite strong on the world stage and has gained against just about every other currency. Are you talking about inflationary pressures? Or just talking out of your butt about things you don’t understand?
Really? Do you actually know anything about Dusty’s budget policy? He is actually very fiscally conservative and is always looking to reduce spending. This is just people talking out against the “establishment “ without having any idea about the people or their policies that they are speaking out against.
Do not listen to what Dusty, Thune and Rounds say watch what they do. Like voting for the Crs and Omnibus bills that conti to fund the Pelosi budget long after she is out of power. They do not demand that congress pass a budget which is the rational why to handle government spending.
Powerhouse
Dorkus.
Knows the issues, great fundraiser, politically astute and quality people on his team. When you have those advantages it’s a formidable combination.
He will be very formidable. In all of the traditional ways he will be strong.
Money
Likable
Competent
Grassroots
Organized
Weaknesses:
Trump
Base of GOP
No one has ever emotionally invested in him like Noem, Thune or Rounds.
Taffy Howard got 41%.
He plays to the middle. They don’t vote in June.
The wild cards are:
Amendment H
Billie Sutton
Marty Jackley
Is Rhoden Governor?
Can the far right and center right come together to stop him?
Can Dusty win Noem voters?
As of today is anyone else really doing anything to run?
I’ve heard Marty is talking to donors.
If you’ve been watching oedenbach’s actions lately, it would suggest that he’s trying to test waters and lay groundwork. But he’s not likeable and can’t raise the money.
Dusty needs to go and well as thune they have accomplished nothing but increasing the debt
Amen. Dusty, Thune, and Rounds all need to resign ASAP as all three have betrayed their respective oaths of office. All three much more resemble leftist Demonrats then legitimate Republicans.
Can you point out where any of them have violated the Constitution?
Lemme guess, no because you’re nothing more than a blustering fool who’s full of hot air. They’ve done well for SD and the nation by actually getting some bills passed, vs Boebert, MTG, and Co. Why don’t you move to either of their districts to be surrounded by like-minded fools?
Dusty, Thune, and Rounds have given us a 25% reduction in the value of the dollar since 2020 by their yes votes on CRs and omnibus bills.
This seems to be written by someone who doesn’t understand how bills work, what omnibus bills actually are and seems to suggest that these three are responsible for the state of the dollar. What criteria are you using to measure the value of the dollar? Because actually the dollar is quite strong on the world stage and has gained against just about every other currency. Are you talking about inflationary pressures? Or just talking out of your butt about things you don’t understand?
Really? Do you actually know anything about Dusty’s budget policy? He is actually very fiscally conservative and is always looking to reduce spending. This is just people talking out against the “establishment “ without having any idea about the people or their policies that they are speaking out against.
Do not listen to what Dusty, Thune and Rounds say watch what they do. Like voting for the Crs and Omnibus bills that conti to fund the Pelosi budget long after she is out of power. They do not demand that congress pass a budget which is the rational why to handle government spending.