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“Vote.” – Daugaard’s new four-letter word
It’s simple and true: South Dakota cannot afford Governor Daugaard and his corporate slush fund . That’s why a coalition of concerned...
Apr 5, 2011
This is your brain. This is your brain on Noem.
Noem’s quest to become popular in Washington is sinking South Dakota. When asked about which spending cuts she supported, Noem couldn’t...
Apr 1, 2011
Liar, Liar! Pants on Fire!
In a written response to a constituent concerned by his extremist budget, Daugaard offers deliberately misleading information about the...
Mar 30, 2011
Noem and Daugaard on Ag: “Not it!”
When an Argus Leader article starts: “ State and federal funding cuts mean agricultural research will take a substantial hit in South...
Mar 28, 2011
Happy Anniversary!
On the 1st anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, we decided to take stock of just what health care reform has meant for South Dakota ....
Mar 23, 2011
Rep. Kristi Noem’s Ark Has Sprung A Leak!
Well, this is uncomfortable. It seems Rep. Kristi Noem failed to get Sen. John Thune ’s talking points on the importance of extending...
Mar 18, 2011
Noem to SD on $127 million deficit: You’re Welcome.
Kristi Noem spent 4 years in Pierre, 2 of them as Assistant Majority Leader in the SD State House of Representatives. She touted this ...
Mar 16, 2011
Noem’s Service is Lip Service
Rep. Kristi Noem has learned some things from Washington’s GOP leadership. She’s learned to never stray from her keep-it-vague talking...
Mar 15, 2011
Noem has something up her sleeve, it’s just not the interests of SD
This week we’ve been presented with a quandary: Rep. Kristi Noem told the Rapid City Journal that she asked to be on the powerful U.S....
Mar 8, 2011
My, My, Governor, How Time Flies
Six months ago, according to Lt. Gov. Daugaard’s campaign commercials, there was no problem. He told the voters to trust him. Then Lt....
Mar 7, 2011
The Real Reason Thune Isn’t Running…
The Argus Leader recently asked its readers to provide a quote for Senator John Thune after he declined to run for president. Our...
Mar 4, 2011
Buyer Beware: The Danger of Daugaard
Hold on to your piggy banks, because Governor Daugaard is on the prowl . Rather than educate our children to, you know, grow up and use...
Mar 2, 2011
Sorry, Governor. That Answer is Incorrect.
In South Dakota it may soon be easier to get a gun permit than either a driver’s license or reproductive services . It may soon be...
Mar 1, 2011
Protecting Veterans Is Necessary
In yet another display of their ‘real’ priorities, SD Senate Republicans question whether a bill protecting veterans from discrimination...
Feb 24, 2011
Budget?? But We’re In The Middle Of a Culture War!
Okay, we admit it. When Gov. Daugaard confirmed the sky was indeed falling , we thought the Republicans in Pierre might actually be ...
Feb 23, 2011
Kristi Noem: Protecting Friends in Washington, Providing Lip Service to South Dakotans
South Dakota’s ethanol industry is under attack by Republican ideologues in Washington, DC. It’s a good thing our U.S. Representative...
Feb 21, 2011
You Want $16 Million For What?!
In the backroom that is our state’s capitol, Republicans have voted to give Governor Daugaard $16 million to spend on his corporate...
Feb 18, 2011
New Year, New Office!
Guest post courtesy of Amanda Mack, Director of Organizing for America – South Dakota Last night marked the official grand opening of our...
Feb 18, 2011
Killing Doctors is Unjustifiable
Republican Legislators in South Dakota want to allow for the lawful killing of health care professionals who provide reproductive...
Feb 15, 2011
A Marriage of Money And Politics
There is no marriage more sacred to Republicans legislators in South Dakota than the marriage between money and politics. Backroom...
Feb 10, 2011
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