Experience and Work Ethic at Heart of New Statewide Noem Ad
South Dakotan: Kristi has the skill set to be a more effective governor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kristi Noem today released a new television and radio ad statewide. The 30-second ad features supporters from throughout South Dakota discussing the skill set and work ethic they’ve come to know from Noem. A mother of three and lifelong farmer, rancher and small business owner, Noem served four years in the state legislature before being elected to the U.S. House in 2010.

Mike Cartney, Watertown: “When you think about strength of character and work ethic, I don’t think there’s anybody that can compete with Kristi Noem.”

Dale Wileman, Rapid City: “She knows ag from one end to the other.”

Larry Rhoden, Union Center: “The first thing she talks about is her family. The second thing she talks about is her faith.”

Joy Nelson, Watertown: “Kristi and her family are just good, strong Midwestern people that love the state of South Dakota.”

Larry Rhoden, Union Center: “And I think Kristi – far and away – has the best skill set, the best experience, and the best work ethic to be a more effective governor.”

John Bucher, Castlewood: “I just think she’d be a great governor for the State of South Dakota.”

 

Yankton County Sheriff Jim Vlahakis Endorses Jackley for Governor

YANKTON, SD: Sheriff Jim Vlahakis tells Yankton County that Attorney General Marty Jackley is the best candidate to lead South Dakota in an endorsement video released today.

“We can count on Marty to be responsive, tough and fair,” Vlahakis said in his endorsement. “He’s had our back as attorney general, and that’s why the law enforcement community is standing beside him in this race for governor.”

Vlahakis has been in law enforcement for 39 years and is currently in his second term as Yankton County Sheriff. Before taking on his role as sheriff, he served as field agent, agent supervisor, assistant director and then director of the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

“We’re honored to have Jim’s support, and I’m grateful for his friendship,” Jackley said. “Together we’ll continue giving the men and women on the front lines of law enforcement the tools they need to keep our communities safe.”

Vlahakis is one of 62 county sheriffs supporting Jackley’s bid to become governor.

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From Facebook, Congressional Candidate Dusty Johnson is preparing to turn in 3500 signatures for validation:

Wow.  Lora Hubbel is already planning to run against Republicans. again.

I couldn’t write much more than I did before, as I was on my way out of the dentist’s office, but after her conduct earlier this election season this does not come as a shocker.  Racist rants, spending her time complaining, foregoing raising money for ridiculous house flipping schemes, not going to events, and not campaigning actually does have a negative effect on a campaign.

In Lora’s case, her goofing around meant she could not get on the ballot.  But to add insult to injury, Hubbel is already talking about running as in independent against the Republican candidate.

Yes. “Republican” Lora Hubbel is looking to switch the party she’s running under again. 

If she follows through, Lora Hubbel will have gone from Republican Candidate for Govenror to Independent candidate for Lt. Governor, to Constitutional Party Chairman, to Republican Candidate for Governor, to be once again being an Independent Candidate for office.

Amazing. The GOP needs ‘real’ Republicans like Lora like it needs a hole in the head.

If she’s going to run, she should go down and get those petitions as soon as possible instead of talking about it incessantly.

Because we all are seeing where her talk got her before. Absolutely nowhere.

From Facebook:

If looks like District 3 Voters will get an opportunity to express how much they like Bernie Sanders this coming November election through District 3 House Candidate Justin Roemmick.

Because in looking at the candidates’s twitter account, he doesn’t just love Bernie Sanders… he loves Bernie Sanders:

Well, good luck with that.

South Dakota College Republicans met last night, and elected a new leadership team for their statewide efforts.

Petitioning is done tomorrow, but there’s still changes afoot.

Rumors are being reported that in the District 5 State Senate contest, Byron Callies v. Lee Schoenbeck, one of them ‘might drop out.’ Rest assured, don’t believe it. Sources are telling me that nothing could be farther from the fact.

In District 35, however, the earth shifted dramatically. While State Representative Lynne DiSanto is being reported as jumping into the D35 State Senate contest, it isn’t Senator Terri Haverly that she will be facing. She’ll be running against local businessman Ryan Smith.

Why the change? State Senator Terri Haverly is also the Executive Director at Black Hills Business Development Center.  And Senator Haverly is getting far, far busier.

Haverly is being tasked with the expansion of ­the Black Hills Business Development Center, which is expanding into Rapid City’s downtown district this summer to establish additional opportunities in western South Dakota.  As I understand it, her increased duties place her in charge of working with entities to provide design and planning counsel, rebranding of the Black Hills Business Development Center and to lead the expansion.

That’s a lot on anyone’s plate, much less a serving State Senator. So like many, she had to make some hard decisions about what she has time for.

I was sorry to hear about this today, as Senator Haverly’s knowledge and skill will be sorely missed. I know I will always remember her efforts on behalf of kids with Autism Spectrum disorder. She truly helped provide leadership for many.

So, if Lynne DiSanto decides to jumps into the Senate race against Ryan Smith, there’s every expectation that there will still be a spirited primary.

Stay tuned. Still more to come.

I had this sent on to me from Augustana.

Apparently the students at the University have a humor/satirical newspaper, the Augie Doggie, that comes out from time to time. The latest edition takes particular aim at State Senator Neal Tapio and the 2nd Amendment:

Interim Committees are taking shape with the State Legislature, and one change that’s been pointed out to me was that State Senator Brock Greenfield has replaced Senator Stace Nelson with himself on the Government Operations and Audit Committee:

Interesting. A return to stability and courtesy might be a welcome change of pace.