Sioux Falls Argus Leader endorses Kristi Noem in Race for Governor

Pat Powers

From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader editorial section, the Argus has endorsed Kristi Noem for Governor:

U.S. Representative Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley have played prominent roles in public service for nearly two decades and are well-known to voters. Their challenge was to prove that they were best suited to tackle a new role as chief executive of the state and distinguish themselves from their opponent.

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Both GOP candidates have vowed to transform Pierre if they are elected governor, but only Noem can turn the page by her very presence. She can make history as the state’s first female governor while bringing a different style of leadership, and we believe she is the best choice for the Republican nomination.

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In a high-stakes showdown for the GOP nomination, one candidate offers the possibility of a bold new vision in state governance that might be too enticing to pass up. That candidate is Kristi Noem.

Read it all here.

46 thoughts on “Sioux Falls Argus Leader endorses Kristi Noem in Race for Governor”

  1. I’ve been thinking about this race a lot and I’ve decided to vote for Noem because she’s gives us the best opportunity to win in the fall I don’t see what Sutton even talks about with her

    Whereas he’ll talk about scandals Galore and all the stuff Noem has been talking about with Jackley and I agree with the paper for once— I know I am going to go sit down after this— but she gives the best opportunity to clean up Pierre

    1. Has Sutton released all the emails he promised he would? When the time comes I’m sure there will be plenty to say about Sutton. Whether it’s Jackley or Noem, Sutton will get beat.

        1. Have you? The Rapid City Journal has.

          Oh, look, another interesting story about Sutton…

          “What’s missing from the Sutton announcement and website? One word: Democrat” – SDWC

          Whether Noem or Jackley win, Sutton will be beat:)

    3. It is your vote and do with it what you wish. I vote for the person who I believe is the best candidate to do the job. I really do not know what Kristi Noem’s vision of the governorship is. I know that she has a strong work ethic, loves her family, is a Christian, grew up on a farm and is not Marty Jackley. Her ads tell us very little about what she wants to do as governor. I never vote against somebody; I always vote for somebody.

      1. At the end of all of her commercials it says “Kristiforgovernor.com” If you go to the website there will be a tab at the top that says “the plan”. Hope that helps.

        1. Not really. Most people don’t even notice that. She apparently does not want to spend the money on media to tell me what her vision is. I don’t have a vote in this race as I am not a Republican. I am just an observer in this one.

      2. Literally all of her proposals have been on the War College and are probably on her website. Do some research.

        1. Um, it is up to her to get her message out. IMHO, that would be via her advertising. The average Joe should not have to hunt around to find out where she stands. Instead of attacking her opponent, she should be spending her cash telling us what she wants to do as governor. Compare the two ads on DWC. Jackley touts his strong conservative leadership. Noem touts the fact she knows how to ride a horse. Of course, if she wins on Tuesday, then my comments are all wet.

          1. Yeah –watching 30 sec soundbites only versus doing the research to read their actual proposals…glad your a voter, NOT

      1. Yeah, this is me too. I think I’m pulling for Kristi, but the Argus Liar endorsing her isn’t helping.

      1. Yeah, but the Rapid City journal is also kind of a Liberal rag. But Kristi is all about Agriculture and Jackley is all about being from Rapid City so It just is what it is.

  3. I think jackley’s quote and risk managements quote are being used out of context.

  4. I read the entire article, three times. Did they justify their endorsement on anything more than:

    She is new to Pierre?
    She is a woman?
    She says she is for transparency even though her dismissive attitude of citizen involvement is naive?

    Did I miss anything?

    2. Yep. You missed how she’s not deeply involved in every scandal and how she hasn’t been a creature of Pierre for 15 years, like Mr. Government Lawyer.

      1. Did you know Ted Cruz and Marty Jackley were born the same year but has more years as a “government lawyer” until he ran for the Senate. I’m sure you thought that disqualified him as President. I just don’t remember that charge ever made against him. Your phoniness is without limits and a good explanation for you not signing your name.

        Among other things, Kristi dissing public service makes me wonder why she keeps pursuing office. One could make the case she is projecting her true motives onto others.

        2. Aye, Troy you’re going beyond your usual drivel and flying away in your space craft. Come back down

        3. Commissions are a waste of money. They rarely accomplish anything and cost too much. It’s a public service- but it’s really a disservice.

          If you care so deeply about a purpose- you could do it for free.

  5. Until today, I hadn’t donated any money to any campaign this year. I just made a donation to Kristi. I did it in spite of the Argus endorsement. In fact, she probably needs the money more now because of that endorsement. Kiss of death usually.

    At the end of the day, these two would basically fall in line with my opinions on most critical issues. I just feel like Kristi’s a better person for the job right now. She’s got a wealth of experience both in and outside of government.

    I disagree with the assertion made above that she’s dismissive of citizen involvement. I don’t think that’s the case at all. I think she believes things can be more streamlined, more efficient, more transparent. She also has a certain toughness that I respect. She handles herself very well. And for all those reasons I’m in her corner. Best of luck to all candidates in the Republican primary.

    1. There’s also that. If Princess Stephanie can’t be the firstist, maybe she won’t “get back into” politics.

    2. There’s also that. If Princess Stephanie can’t be the firstist, maybe she won’t “get back into” politics.

  7. i wish this was only about the candidate with momentum and war chest advantages. there’s always another layer of game.

    1. if this was a rc journal pick i’d cynically say they were preferring the person that billie sutton might do better against.

  9. Cast my vote for Marty today.

    I’ll tell you that the deciding factor was the nasty tone from the Noem campaign and the constant mocking and terrible tone. The last week has been so off putting.

    1. As a rancher from out west, “off putting” to me is Marty continually claiming he was raised on the ranch and his involvement in agriculture. We call that BULL SHIT. Marty has never been “at risk” in agriculture. He goes to his granddads ranch a couple times a year for photo ops and leaves. It’s enbarrassing to watch his ads with him horseback. Looks like the first time he’s ever been on one. I dont pretend to be a lawyer. Why does Marty pretend to be a rancher?

    2. Mocking? The Noem campaign has given Jackley’s victims a platform to speak and tell their story. Jackley has a specific job to say good facts about himself and state negative facts about Kristi. Kristi has the job of doing the opposite. You’re weak minded if you’re going to vote for Jackley just because Kristi is doing a better job and has a cleaner record. She just got attacked by Jackley for not supporting Trump in the primary under the false guise that she doesn’t support Trump at all, despite the fact that Trump has praised her work on more than one occasion and would endorse her against Jackley in a heartbeat. Learn your candidates, look up the Mette rape case and you’ll realize their campaign has been going easy on Marty.

  10. With no Sen. Rounds it will be interesting to see who wins. South Dakotans don’t like negative campaigning. It ruins the otherwise opiate effect of Pat Sajek and the dude that does jeapordy.

  11. I expect negative campaigning to drive up turnout. How those motivated people will vote is the question yet to be answered.

  12. She’s new to Pierre, yet she’s coming from DC. That’s the last thing this State needs. The endorsement of the State’s most liberal paper has reaffirmed who I will NOT be voting for. Marty is the better candidate anyway.

    1. Looks like a classic GLODT comment. Bold a word or two for emphasis. Predictable.

    2. How is Marty in ANY WAY the better candidate? He’s had ONE JOB. Attorney General, and crime has gone up in the state 220% yet his answer is MORE Government rather than more innovative solutions and drug prevention. Kristi on the other hand has a long list of accomplishments as well as far more experience. She’s raised three great kids to adulthood as a mother (the hardest job in the world that Jackley’s wife surely understands) She’s worked and ran a restaurant, (LITERALLY the hardest business venture to be succesfull in) and they were successful. She ran the ranch when their Dad passed away. How do you run an entire operation following the death of your father?? And she’s started an insurance business with her husband. She’s basically WonderWoman in comparison to Jackley. Maybe once Marty is succesful at ONE thing, then we can compare. Kristi is far and away the better candidate and South Dakota knows it.

      1. She didn’t run either business alone. That’s how you’re successful.

        1. They are both good people for different reasons.

          I believe they are both qualified and put for vision, better than some of the other races.

          I believe we would be served well by both that is why the race is so competitive.

  14. As an accomplished AG, where are the convictions on, Bollen EB5 half million stolen from SD citizens, Mette scandal ruining the lives of many, Gear Up convictions, drug abuse skyrocketing as chief law enforcement officer? How is sitting in a different chair going to change this performance?

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