Krebs still trying to raise money on the strength of the Yankton newspaper poll, sends new fundraising letter out

Pat Powers

I hate to mention it, but it’s kind of hard to ignore.

Remember back in January when I pointed out that Republican Congressional Candidate Shantel Krebs was claiming “We are Winning” based on an unscientific on-line newspaper poll?  Suffice it to say I think it’s a bit silly to put that much stock into them.

Unfortunately, a reader recently received this mail piece a full month after we debunked this silliness.  And it’s still claiming that Krebs is winning the election (in bold red type). Which seems like more of a personal assertion at this point, as opposed to being proven by anyone’s neutral benchmark:

Shantel Krebs Feb Fundraising Letter by Pat Powers on Scribd

The other thing that struck me was that, at least the copy I received, had no personalization whatsoever. No salutation. Not even a ‘dear friend.’

Getting back to the content, in addition to the Yankton poll that ‘proves’ she’s ahead, Krebs touts her endorsements and includes the Kris Kobach endorsement that earned her a bit of negative press, as well as contention with opponent Neal Tapio.  Along those lines, on an issue paper included with the mailing, Krebs does get into immigration where she declares:

Immigration

There is no fix to our nation’s broken immigration system until we solve the problem of illegal immigration. We cannot undermine the safety of our citizens any longer; a strong border is a matter of national security. I will work with President Trump to secure our borders, implement extreme vetting, and build the wall.

So, there you have the latest from the Krebs campaign.  Go ahead –  read and review it for yourself, and let us know what you think.

8 thoughts on “Krebs still trying to raise money on the strength of the Yankton newspaper poll, sends new fundraising letter out”

  1. I don’t know why all of our officials tout their online polls, chamber polls or GOP fair polls.

    They are all nonsense.

    Otherwise I have no complaints about this letter anymore than the 5 page Noem and Jackley letters sitting on my coffee table I have yet to read.

  2. I hadn’t opened it until just now when you posted it. I dont often read these but I see nothing wrong with it.

    It would be nice to see a real poll just like the Kelo poll for Jackley and Noem.

  3. I didn’t know she was endorsed by Susan b anthony. That is a big deal in this race. That is the headline to me. Not the poll.

    1. She must of rented Dan Lederman’s. Susan B. Anthony is a big endorsement. Need to rent that time machine and move some stocks around a few years ago. Dang!

  4. The letter reminds me a lot of Shantel. I think she just writes down the words she thinks people want to hear without understanding how non-robots think.

  5. Good letter.

    This is a good race between two decent candidates and a nut bag.

    Talking to friends and family I give her the edge. Probably about 5% right now. That’s about what Kristi beat Nelson by in 2010.

    Marty and Dusty have put effort into a ground game. Kristi and shantel have decided to put it all in their image and TV.

    We will see what works. Ground games only work if the race is close.

    1. When I met Dusty on his ground game in Mitchell, it was one of the most awkward interactions I have ever had with a candidate. He introduced himself, gave me some “Dusty” mints, and walked off. No chance to interact, or discuss – I just got a few mints. Total time of interaction with him was 5 sec, max. Effort, kinda – impression – laughable.

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