The data-based and hence attention-worthy FiveThirtyEight posts charts on what it calls the “Endorsement Primary,” tallies of endorsements of the Presidential candidates by governors and members of…
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Rep. Lee Schoenbeck (R-5/Watertown) is looking at Medicaid expansion from a partisan political perspective, so why don’t we? In his December 8 budget address, Governor Dennis Daugaard…
Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether appointed a committee last summer to review the Convention and Visitors Bureau–Business Improvement District board’s use of the $2-per-room-per-night tax that Sioux Falls hotel…
John Tsitrian doesn’t think country-of-origin labeling (COOL) makes much business sense for meatpackers. He’s worked in cattle, and he considers COOL “burdensome and unnecessary.” Yet even…
State Rep. Paula Hawks (D-9/Hartford) announces that she has scaled back her campaign for U.S. House during the last several weeks because of a family health issue.…
The South Dakota Democratic Party may face organizational challenges, but the Republican Party nationwide faces demographics and death: The Republican Party—relying on a core base of support…
That Sioux Falls paper’s new political reporter decided to write a Sunday piece about the South Dakota Democratic Party. Dana Ferguson’s report included the following statements:…
In last night’s Democratic Presidential debate, Senator Bernie Sanders explained that the fear to which the Republicans are playing with fascist xenophobia really stems from economic anxiety created by…
Rep. Shawn Bordeaux (D-26A/Mission) thinks that if we get more Indians voting, more resources will get to Indians: There is an undeniable connection between voter participation…
Our Congressional delegation isn’t speaking out as forcefully as it should to protect their party and their country from Donald Trump’s fascism. Senator Mike Rounds isn’t offering…