A Rapid City investment broker filed paperwork to run for Congress in the 2024 Republican Primary this morning, challenging one of the most popular politicians in the state, Congressman Dusty Johnson. Justin McNeal of Rapid City filed a statement of candidacy to run in the race against Johnson, joining Patrick Schubert Jr. who has previously declared his intent to challenge the sitting Congressman.
From a review of records, it would not appear that McNeal has previously been active in Republican politics in South Dakota.
Both McNeal and Schubert will face a steep uphill battle against Johnson, who at last report has nearly $3.3 Million cash on hand in preparation for the upcoming primary election contest, and is recognized as currently having one of the most effective campaign ground games in the state.
In 2023, Dusty Johnson was recognized as the most effective Republican Congressman in the country on Agriculture, as well as being noted by The Hill magazine for his influence in helping to bring House Republicans together.
I’ve been involved in Pennington County politics for almost 15 years and never heard of McNeal. Schubert contacted the party when he first moved to Box Elder from NJ several years ago, but he’s never showed any promise as a viable candidate. Dusty Johnson is a formidable candidate and I doubt if either will be a serious challenge.
He is a registered independent.
Not sure any platform could beat Dusty. It is too bad more politicians do not adopt Dusty’s moral compass. He has exceeded any expectations one may have had and is most deserving of reelection.
With Trump on the ballot anything is possible. Not likely these two have what it takes though.
Who??
another grifter looking to pick up some social media money. Look for a waive of click-bait idiocy coming to a precinct near you.
Who will Trump anoint with his endorsement? Congressman Johnson has been noticeably soft on another Trump run. President Trump doesn’t take snubs lightly.
His endorsement doesn’t mean as much anymore. Dusty has a higher approval among republicans than trump. If he endorsed somebody, it would make the race closer, but there’s no victory for anybody not named Dusty.
Dusty is a great guy, and he’s going to make a good governor, but the fact is, he’s part of the problem in DC, not part of the solution.
Another narcissist! Justin Who??
When did we decide that having the most money was a better qualification than TRUTH and following the CONSTITUTION.
When the truthy guy could not get on the ballot.