I'm running late, so I'll make this quick.
The Argus Leader this morning is reporting that the new bishop isn't wasting any time on getting involved in SD politics:
Bishop Paul Swain came out swinging Thursday. Within an hour of being
ordained a Roman Catholic bishop and installed as the eighth leader of the
Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, he had spoken out on two issues on the Nov. 7
ballot.
"I'm proud to say that the first vote I will cast as a South Dakotan will
be yes for Referred Law 6," Swain said, to applause and a standing
ovation.
Referred Law 6 is the abortion ban, which was passed by the state
Legislature earlier this year and will be decided by voters. It outlaws all
abortions except those done to save a pregnant woman's life.
"This law is not perfect legislation, but it will better respect and
protect the vulnerable," Swain said.He also said he would vote yes on
Constitutional Amendment C. Approval of Amendment C would amend the South Dakota
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Sorry, PP, but I'd rather vote for someone who is good for South Dakota.
Jack Billion's website is fluff, no substance. I know he's publicly supported a personal and corporate income tax to boost education and lower property taxes. I hope he does not run from it because the Republicans know his record.
South Dakota has a record of supporting champions, not wimps or double-talkers. Jack can't back down from income taxes, or voters will not back Jack. He won't lose because of his strong position on income taxes. He will lose because South Dakotans can spot a double-talker immediately.
Dennis Weise lost because he said he would boost funding for our schools, but sounded flimsy on how he would fund education. Nobody buys that you can raid the surplus funds and get 'er done.
I want to back Jack this year. I also support a replacement tax system, just as Jack said he did back when he was a legislator from Sioux Falls. That took guts back then. People will respect and admire Jack for backing his beliefs today, and not run away from them.
I'm a coffee drinker, not a koolaid drinker for state parties that try to please everyone and then gets noplace!
Have you looked at Governor Rounds' site? If you want fluff and no substance try that. At least Billion presents his agenda, Rounds does nothing but restate his so-called first term successes with nothing about what he plans to do in a second term.
Now it's time to put up or shut up.
Give me three good reasons why South Dakota Democrats are so different from Republicans this year. Make sure they are strong enough and clear enough to swing a lot of Republicans in this very Red State.