So, Democrats had an election this past weekend, where they made Vice Chair Randy Seiler the official captain of The Titanic, after former captain (Chairwoman) Paula Hawks and her Director Stacey Burnette unmoored that lifeboat and got out while the getting was good…
And just when South Dakota Democrats were chatting themselves up with the media to try to put a happy face on their sad state of affairs, it sounds like at least one member of the media got the dems to overshare.
Because among other things, we found out that the new dem leadership isn’t exactly sure what they stand for, and they’re running the party on loans:
The following are interviews with each of the newly–and officially–elected members of the leadership for the South Dakota Democratic Party.
Marcia Bunger, treasurer of the Democratic Party in S.D.Why are you a Democrat in South Dakota? “I am a Democrat in South Dakota because I want to think for myself.”
What does the Democratic Party stand for? “While I don’t know everything that the Democratic Party stands for, I do know that we are here to insure inclusivity across all walks of life, which includes not only an open caucus, but also those individuals registered to vote Independent to vote in our primaries.”
When do you anticipate the past financial difficulties to be done? “As to an exact date that still is yet to be determined. We obtained a bank loan to repay past due accounts, which has been termed out three years.
and…
Nikki Gronli, vice-chair of the Democratic Party in S.D.Why are you a Democrat in South Dakota? “In America’s most difficult times, the Democratic Party has put in place programs that help all Americans get back on their feet. We are the party that fights for the improvement of all lives. We value all people regardless of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, or physical and mental ability. America does better when all Americans have financial stability.”
When do you anticipate the past financial difficulties to be done? “The past debts have been taken care of by taking out a short term loan.”
SD Dem’s new Vice Chair – “America does better when all Americans have financial stability. The past debts have been taken care of by taking out a short term loan.”
SD Dem’s new Treasurer – “We obtained a bank loan to repay past due accounts, which has been termed out three years.”
I’m sure this is going to end well for them.
Randy is still clueless after the no experience attorney kicked the crap out of him. Yeah that’s South Dakotan’s main concern, more gun laws! way to go Randy!!! Glad to see him sailing the ol’ Titanic right into that big ice berg, but knowing Randy, it will be the ice berg’s fault! And if that isn’t fun enough, call on the spirit of the biggest loser in SD political history, it’s GEORGE MCGOVERN hooray! it’s hard to imagine these guys can actaully be this dumb.
“We have eliminated our debt by taking out a loan.”
I don’t think some of those words mean what she thinks they mean…
I agree, but I’ve heard a nasty *rumor* that oligarch M. Bloomberg might throw endangered dems are lifeline — bailing out struggling state parties & hoping to buy the nomination. One million smackers would zero out the SD dems’ FEC fine + solve their debt problem in a snap. Hope the SDGOP is geared up & ready for the challenge. Game on.
(CBS) “Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg plans to donate at least $10 million to shore up vulnerable Democrats. Bloomberg confirmed the spending — an announcement that comes as he picks up endorsements for his presidential bid. The mayor of Stockton, CA is now set to endorse Bloomberg, a day after the mayor of San José signed on to serve as Bloomberg’s California co-chair. Disbursing the $10 million fund will be handled by the Democratic Majority PAC…”
I doubt Bloomberg is the dems’ nominee, but he incurs a ton of favor paying off their outstanding debts.
“While I don’t know everything the Democratic party stands for . . .”
From the mouth of a state officer. Simply incredible.
Two questions:
1). Name of bank that provided this loan which by federal regulation should be deemed classified and a loan loss reserve booked? Under election law, such a reserve may have to reported as an in-kind donation.
2). Was the above reserve avoided by personal guarantees? If so, shouldn’t such guarantors be disclosed for making an in-kind donation?
Personally, I am ok with the above happening as a vibrant SDDP is good for democracy and good government. However, in the name of transparency, these are items worthy of disclosure.
How the fuck does a political party get a bank loan?
What are they selling?
How do they produce income?
Also, with their record of debt, what retarded bank loaned them money?
I couldn’t get a loan to start a business, I wasn’t in massive amounts of debt and I had a tangible way to produce legal income.
I did it anyway, without the banks help, but it still begs the question:
How is this possible?
Banks are corrupt!
Why am I the only one asking this question?