Oh wow. If you thought the populist crew taking over the SDGOP was going to be bad at running a political party, you were right. But, I don’t think anyone understood how bad they were going to be, until we had a chance to see some of the results of their labors.
The May FEC reports are in for the period of April 1 through April 30, 2025. And they’re bad.
First, the SDGOP’s report where they let everyone know they raised $549.79. And spent $1467.01 on a line item for “on-line advertising” through Google Apps.
May 2025 SDGOP FEC Report by Pat Powers on Scribd
Wow. They got a single $520 donation. ONE donation. And spent $1467.01. It’s good that their financial activity is nearly dormant, since they can’t raise anything.
How does that compare to the party’s main competitor, the South Dakota Democrat Party?
May2025FEC_SDDP by Pat Powers on Scribd
South Dakota Democrats raised $30,754, 97. Let that sink in – the SDGOP raised $549.67 between one $520 donation and interest, while Democrats raised $30,754, 97. Ugh.. Something like 56x the amount the SDGOP raised – not that far from 60x more.
That is not good for the home team.
While the SDGOP spent $1467.01, Democrats $31,273.26 on salaries, dues, credit card donation fees, business equipment, liability insurance, software, e-mail software, facility rental, etc. Dems were left with $63,451.18 cash on hand compared to the SDGOP’s $39,844.87.. but the difference is that Democrats have a reasonable expectation that they will have money coming in next month, so they’re more comfortable paying employees, etc.
The SDGOP? based on this month’s FEC report, I don’t know if they have any idea where their next meal is coming from.
When young Mr. Ahlers is kicking the butt of the SDGOP staff, you know we’re in some serious trouble.
Dan, Dan, the Movie Man isn’t going to slow down, grudznick is sure.
We the people cant raise funds.
The Democrats are actually looking like somewhat legit. The GOP is would be looking like those scam texts that tell me I’ve won a cruise, except they don’t have the capacity to text.
How many statewide races do you think the Dems will win next year? I set the line at 2. Do you think I’m too high? Or do you think I’m too low?
If the republicans stay at home like they did in the 2024 primary it might be more than 2.
If they nominate a slate of candidates like they did in 2022, there is amount of money that will have them win a single one. Need more moderate candidates to pick off disaffected Republicans to get the win.
We The People grassroots anti-establishment movement don’t need no money to purge and purify RINOs out of the party.
Who is the loon that donated $520 to support Eschenbama? My phone is not letting me read the report.
Please remind me – who is serving as “Treasurer” of the SDGOP? Then also please explain why you are surprised by any of this. Thanks.