Suing the state... Party Switcher.... Yeow. Here's the hardest hitting TV ad to come out yet
Here's the one I've kept missing when I'm in capture mode. Here's the hardest hitting TV ad I've seen yet that Dick Kelly is running against Scott Heidepreim. It's a bash fest.
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Scott's words are very carefully chosen in his radio ad...like a good lawyer...suggesting that he has never supported an income tax in the past. It does leave things open in the future. With all of the programs he's proposes, I can't see how he wouldn't look at it.
Before folks monkeypile on Kelly for going negative, I want to give him credit for taking Scott to task for some of his positions...especially the lawsuit issue. He's been given a free ride by the media and most folks in his district are confused about who he really is.
when his own party rejected him as a flaky non-starter, he got mad and switched parties...it's all about him and his massive ego and the liberal in Sioux Falls egging him on because they can say "he's a former Republican"
treason doesn't go down well in south dakota
I'm not sure where your readers get the idea that Heidepriem wants to be governor. He saw his best friend Jim Abbot get womped by our Governor and he doesn't want that. His whole ambition is to be Senator and he is planning to run against Thune. The sad thing is that the Thune people haven't done anything about this. Kelley at least has guts to slug it out. And if he doesn't win, Heidepriem will just start filing lawsuits against everyone until he "wins" by litigation.
Fran
I don’t think the educators understand where the state gets its money, the taxpayers. Now they want to sue us:
Calling South Dakota's funding of public schools unconstitutionally low, at least 56 school districts will fund a lawsuit seeking changes to the state's school funding formula.
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So who is really behind this? The Democrats:
State senate Democratic leader Garry Moore thinks the schools will win in court.
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Two democratic candidates for governor blamed Rounds for underfunding schools and forcing the lawsuit.
"Yet another lawsuit as the result of this governor's lack of leadership," Jack Billion said in a statement.
"If Governor Rounds had supported the Democrats' education plan, this lawsuit would not have happened," Dennis Wiese said, referring to Senate Democrats' proposal to raise school funding by $820 per student.
The Democrats can’t be honest and win elections, so they use public education as their propaganda tool. It is a shame that they are telling children that they are not getting an adequate education and the blame goes to the adults who are supposedly too greedy to give them more money. Daschle went to court and used Native Americans to try and steal an election, now his Party is going to court again and are using children to try and steal another election.
wait till they really unload on Heidpriem
http://www.jhmmj.com/Attorneys.shtml/3435159_1
Prince Johnson's "work" experience:
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, Staff, 1996 - 2002
Office of Vice President Al Gore, 1998
Hon. Karen E. Schreier, United States District Court for the District of South Dakota, Law Clerk, 2001 - 2002
Minnehaha County, Deputy State's Attorney, 2003 - 2005
Heidepriem, Scott
9/26/2006 $1,000.00
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Johnson Janklow Heidepriem/Attorney [Contribution]
SOUTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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32 . Heidepriem, Susan
6/28/2005 $1,000.00
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
self/homemaker [Contribution]
HERSETH FOR CONGRESS
2 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
6/6/2006 $1,000.00
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
HEIDEPRIEM & NAGER/CONSULTANT [Contribution]
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
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3 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
10/28/2005 $500.00
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
HEIDEPRIEM & MAG/PARTNER [Contribution]
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
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4 . Heidepriem, Nikki
9/25/2006 $1,000.00
Washington, DC 20006
Heidepriem & Mager Inc./President [Contribution]
CONGRESSMAN BART GORDON COMMITTEE
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5 . Heidepriem, Nikki
1/31/2006 $250.00
Washington, DC 20006
Heidepriem & Mager/Principal [Contribution]
FRIENDS OF TAMMY DUCKWORTH
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6 . Heidepriem, Nikki
9/12/2006 $500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager Inc./Attorney/Po [Contribution]
DIANA DEGETTE FOR CONGRESS INC.
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7 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
6/20/2005 $250.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPRIEM & MAGER [Contribution]
LEAHY FOR U.S. SENATOR COMMITTEE
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8 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
3/17/2005 $500.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPRIEM & MAGER [Contribution]
TIM JOHNSON FOR SOUTH DAKOTA INC
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9 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
2/15/2005 $1,000.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPRIEM & MAGER [Contribution]
FRIENDS OF KENT CONRAD
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10 . Heidepriem, Nikki
10/3/2006 $500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Business Owner [Contribution]
FRIENDS OF ROSA DELAURO
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11 . Heidepriem, Nikki
6/28/2005 $1,000.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Business Owner [Contribution]
FRIENDS OF ROSA DELAURO
[View Image]
12 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
9/19/2006 $500.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPRIEM & MAGER/PARTNER [Contribution]
PEOPLE FOR PATTY MURRAY U S SENATE CAMPAIGN
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13 . Heidepriem, Nikki
7/10/2006 $1,000.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Moger/Political Consul [Contribution]
ANNA ESHOO FOR CONGRESS
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14 . Heidepriem, Nikki
7/26/2005 $500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepreim & Mager/Attorney [Contribution]
BLUE DOG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
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15 . Heidepriem, Nikki
1/27/2005 $500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Consultant [Contribution]
MATSUI FOR CONGRESS
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16 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
6/29/2006 $1,000.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDPRIEM & MAGER/CONSULTANT [Contribution]
MCCASKILL FOR MISSOURI
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17 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
9/21/2006 $1,000.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPRIEM & MAGER/CONSULTANT [Contribution]
MONTANANS FOR TESTER
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18 . Heidepriem, Nikki
6/9/2005 $2,500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Attorney [Contribution]
BUILDING A MAJORITY PAC (BAMPAC)
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19 . Heidepriem, Nikki
6/7/2006 $1,000.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem/Attorney [Contribution]
RANGEL FOR CONGRESS
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20 . Heidepriem, Nikki
7/28/2005 $2,500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Attorney [Contribution]
BUILDING A MAJORITY PAC (BAMPAC)
[View Image]
21 . Heidepriem, Nikki
12/30/2005 $500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager Inc./Attorney/Po [Contribution]
DIANA DEGETTE FOR CONGRESS INC.
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22 . Heidepriem, Nikki
12/14/2005 $500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Attorney [Contribution]
LOIS MURPHY FOR CONGRESS
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23 . Heidepriem, Nikki
1/17/2006 $500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Business Owner [Contribution]
ALLYSON SCHWARTZ FOR CONGRESS
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24 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
2/18/2005 $500.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPREIM AND MAGER/CONSULTANT [Contribution]
CANTWELL 2006
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25 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
7/27/2005 $1,000.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
FOREMAN & HEIDEPREIM/ATTORNEY [Contribution]
STABENOW FOR US SENATE
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26 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
5/17/2006 $250.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPRIEM & MAGER, INC./CONSULTANT [Contribution]
FRIENDS OF MARY LANDRIEU INC
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27 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI
5/11/2005 $250.00
BETHESDA, MD 20814
HEIDEPRIEM & MAGER INC [Contribution]
FRIENDS OF MARY LANDRIEU INC
[View Image]
28 . Heidepriem, Nikki
8/2/2006 $1,500.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem & Mager/Attorney [Contribution]
BUILDING A MAJORITY PAC (BAMPAC)
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29 . HEIDEPRIEM, NIKKI A
6/20/2006 $500.00
BETHESDA*, MD 20814
PRINCIPAL [Contribution]
DOLLARS FOR DEMOCRATS
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30 . Heidepriem, Nikki Ms.
2/27/2006 $1,000.00
Bethesda, MD 20814
Heidepriem&Mager Inc/Political Cons [Contribution]
EMILY'S LIST
The ad shows two things:
1. the race is close;
2. the Republican Party continues to alienate attorneys who are some of their biggest supporters; look at post #2 in this string: "cagey and clever"--clearly implied in this ad and the attacks (fair or not on Scott) but would either party use these adjectives to describe an insurance agent/realtor? The Democrats are smart enough not to unnecessarily alienate important parts of their base; unfortunately, the Republican Party continues to encourage attorneys to vote and support Democrats.
Dick Kelly should win this race. He is the hometown boy who has served his area well. If he doesn't win, it may be because instead of going door to door he got bad advice and relied upon the party dollars.
On a related note, is it true that Republican candidates in tight races are mad because so much money is going to Kelly and a couple of others?
Actually, listen to Rounds and look at the ads he runs in papers. His line is always that he opposes a personal income tax. Rounds purposely leaves the door open to a corporate income tax. Rounds has a record of growing government and raising taxes. He's the one you have to be afraid of.
How is listing her political contributions (public record when they're that big) an attack????
You must think that's a negative thing???
So you feel those liberal contributions are something she should hide, or be embarrassed of?
You must think they're embarrassing if you call listing them an attack.
Fran said: “And if he doesn't win, Heidepriem will just start filing lawsuits against everyone until he "wins" by litigation.” Well, I thought that was the lesson learned from the last presidential election, just get the courts involved if you want to win. Seemed to work OK for our President Bush.
Heck, it’s all about politics, no substance just a lot of flapping of jaws. Just sit back and enjoy the battles, it’s better than watching HBO!
if he wins his huge lawsuit against taxpayers, the only option is an income tax, so get your checkbooks out
Further, is Dick Kelly saying it is always wrong to sue the State and the State can do no wrong?
This commercial is an attack ad of the worst kind. It is It also shows the lack of character of Dick Kelly, his supporters and my republican party. I am ashamed to be a republican after seeing this ad.
I believe so. Hi Drake!
Scott, if you want to sue all of us taxpayers, stay at home and do it in Sioux Falls. We don't need you or want you representing us in Pierre.
Seems like there should even be a conflict of interest... how can he be in the Legislature and sue taxpayers at the same time?
Funny. When he was a Republican no one seemed to think he was such a bad guy.
It's also nice to learn Scott has been bitter for the better part of two decades. Seems odd. I would have thought I would have noticed that. On the contrary, he is one of the most positive people I know.
I think the comments here reflect something interesting. Rightwing Republicans know Scott may be a force to be dealt with in the future so the knives are coming out.
Scott has always been bi-partisan, reaching across the aisle. He did it as a Republican. He's doing it as a Democrat.
Should you player haters be afraid of Scott? Yes, be afraid. Be very afraid.
Officer Epp, are you kidding? Why do think we wouldn't elect him to anything higher back when he was with the GOP.
Back then he was an ultra liberal Republican who spoke on the floor if the Senate in favor of flag burning and baby killing.
Now that he's a Democrat... nothing has changed.
Yes that is Drake......he looks good.... now the ladies will be all over him.....you know with his boyish good looks and his clean cut pretty boy smile.
I'm concerned that Scott Heidepriem is asking for votes from the same people his firm is suing.
If his firm wins and receives the enormous fees, the people of District 13 will be paying a part of the bill.
Whether this goes directly to Scott or indirectly to him through the firm is not important. He stands to profit from a lawsuit against the people he wants to represent!
Neither say much, but...
At the end, Heide says that he's proud of and won't apologize for the lawsuit.
As the ad says "that's not the change I'm looking for."
I hope Republicans pin their hopes on him for the future of their party. Things are looking up for the dems with that guy in a race.
Getting a resolution passed to honor USD d-days. most of the council didn't take him seriously anyway. He used to come to meetings late and joke around.
I'm not a drake basher but gosh, you repubs have to come up with a guy who can do better than resolutions and gladhanding.
In full disclosure I am one of the 56 people who voted for him.
WOW, I thought their first doctor ads were good. This latest one is absolutely amazing.
I think it's great that all these doctors, looks like around 70 total are showing their face and advocating for a YES vote.
Go to their website www.voteyesforlife.com to view the new ad. There are other new ads up as well.
I guess you lob a bomb like this when you are getting pounded. My guess is Kelly ends up with about 46%. Too bad we let him run again.
Is the "Drake" guy everyone refers to the Joe Buck (Fox baseball announcer) lookalike in the ad with Western Surety in the background?
God is he annoying. Almost makes me want to switch parties.
Is she even 18? Can She vote.
God is she annoying.
God, Guns and Gays....GO GOP!!!!!
You know, something like 170 SD healthcare professionals have endorsed Intiated Measure 4 (medical marijuana). Will you be voting for that, too?
Lot's of careful, elegant thought going on HERE. Outta try St. John's Wort. Might at least bring on a spate of FOCUS.
SEE YA... .
GIVE ME A BREAK.
When campaigns LIE in paid media, expect unpaid media response.
Kelly's gonna get GRILLED in the press.
Boy you caught me there. I must be a liberal loving wussie. I believe in limited government, balanced budget and guns. Guess you could call me a fiscal conservative. It would appear that kind of Republican has no place in South Dakota.
Hugs and Kisses,
Anon 7:51
OK--"hugs and kisses" may be taking it too far unless we have now switched to a discussion on "C."
Other than that, I agree with you.
Who knows? Maybe she's a liberal too.
Good for Melissa.
Yes she is 18.
Yes she is attractive.....the camera doesn't do her any favors.
Trust me she is not a liberal.
Would you want your young children deceived in their kindegarten classroom?
Kelly has every right to do this, and he should. The facts need to come out.