One Thing We Can All Agree On By Sen. John Thune There’s unfortunately little doubt that we’re living in an era where it’s often more difficult than it needs to be for the two parties in Washington to come together on certain issues facing the country. I strongly believe that it’s important for elected leaders […]
A Record of Accomplishment: Chairing the Senate Commerce Committee By Sen. John Thune It’s been a humbling and highly rewarding experience to have spent the last four years leading the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. While I truly wish I could continue doing so, next year I’ll be serving as the chief vote […]
In the midst of the election chatter of the last week, I found myself observing some of the most futile and in some cases, ridiculous antics to date coming from what many Republicans would term as the hard right. Lora Hubbel was busy being Lora, which by now qualifies for its own DSM Code. When […]
Within a short period of time of a demand from the Government Operations and Audit Committee calling on State Representative Stace Nelson to actually present the new evidence he claims he has (as he’s paraded himself around to media outlets across the state), Nelson is firing back to the committee claiming that he is now unable […]
With his return to the State Legislature, apparently, so too have Stace Nelson attacks against Republicans re-emerged: I’m not sure what to wait for next; Robocalls, postcards, or an announcement he’s running for something.
Is this the ethics reform bill that South Dakotans had been waiting for when they approved the unconstitutional Initiated Measure 22? As primed by Representative Larry Rhoden in the House, and Senator Ryan Maher in the Senate, the Transparency and Accountability Act puts more teeth in addressing election wrongdoing, as well as a clear line of […]
Initiated Measure 22, Rick Weiland’s Politician Welfare act, helping to support those poor politicians by providing them taxpayer funded campaigns is not just a proposal in South Dakota. They have managed to pass taxpayer funded political campaigns in other areas. So, what exactly would IM 22 bring South Dakotans political parties. But not the GOP/DEM type. The […]
Defeat 22 Coalition Welcomes SD Cattlemen’s Association and other organizations Three new South Dakota organizations join coalition opposing taxpayer funded elections Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Defeat 22 coalition today welcomed aboard the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, the South Dakota Republican Party, and the Yankton County Republicans. The organizations bring the total coalition opposing taxpayer […]
Defeat 22 Coalition Welcomes Senators Thune and Rounds, Congresswoman Noem, and Governor Daugaard Governor and all members of federal delegation join coalition opposing taxpayer funded elections Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Defeat 22 coalition today welcomed aboard Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds, Congresswoman Kristi Noem, and Governor Dennis Daugaard. The state leaders are the […]
Senator Soholt just posted this video on her facebook page about her support for Roads and Bridges. It’s very nice, and professionally done. She spent some money on having this produced for Social Media. If you’re a candidate, should you do this? My answer is “Depends on how much you have in your campaign account.” I […]