The Political Roundup for December 12th *updated*
I'm going to try to resurrect this feature which I haven't done for ages. Why? I've been too busy writing large articles over aggregating small ones like this..
Watch for Senator Jerry Apa to retain his leadership position on Senate Appropriations, despite earlier overtures made to newly elected Senator Jean Hunhoff, who will likely take the Vice Chair position. It's an attempt to at least try to keep the peace.
Bob Mercer had mentioned in his column late last week/early this week that there would be some changes on that panel, and there will. Both Senator Bill Napoli and Senator Jason Gant had already noted that they wanted off of the committee, so expect they'll be gone. But Senator Brock Greenfield is not one of the crew that's weary of the time intensive panel, so there's no similar request to depart. The big question is whether he will stay or not.
Right now, even filling two positions on that panel will be difficult, much less three. Unless they can find a third, in the end expect him to stay.
Coming off of his probationary period and having suspended imposition wipe away his felony conviction, it's been noted that former Governor Bill Janklow may associate with a law firm. Dave Kranz spoke of it yesterday in his column. There may be some naysayers, but don't forget that Bill was (and is) one of the best attorneys in the state. When working for Native Americans through legal aid early in his career, he never lost a case.
The word I here out of Sioux Falls is that he's going to probably associate with his old firm of Woods Fuller with whom he had a relationship after his first term as Governor. Good Luck Bill!
Speaking of attorneys changing jobs, Judge Max Gors is retiring from being Judge, and going to work for corrections, leaving a vacancy on the circuit. What do I hear around town? Speculation notes that the top candidate for the position might very well be former Attorney General, and current Deputy AG Mark Barnett. I don't know if he's interested, but if so, I'm sure the job is his.
Time for work!
Of course, no sooner did I get this out than the Governor announced a couple of cabinet changes.
BOA Commissioner Paul Kinsman will be moving over to take over Gary Viken's vacated position at the Department of Revenue. Named to replace Kinsman is former Corrections Secretary Jeff Bloomberg.
Absent any other changes, that leaves the Department of Agriculture and Game, Fish & Parks secretary positions to be filled.
Watch for Senator Jerry Apa to retain his leadership position on Senate Appropriations, despite earlier overtures made to newly elected Senator Jean Hunhoff, who will likely take the Vice Chair position. It's an attempt to at least try to keep the peace.
Bob Mercer had mentioned in his column late last week/early this week that there would be some changes on that panel, and there will. Both Senator Bill Napoli and Senator Jason Gant had already noted that they wanted off of the committee, so expect they'll be gone. But Senator Brock Greenfield is not one of the crew that's weary of the time intensive panel, so there's no similar request to depart. The big question is whether he will stay or not.
Right now, even filling two positions on that panel will be difficult, much less three. Unless they can find a third, in the end expect him to stay.
Coming off of his probationary period and having suspended imposition wipe away his felony conviction, it's been noted that former Governor Bill Janklow may associate with a law firm. Dave Kranz spoke of it yesterday in his column. There may be some naysayers, but don't forget that Bill was (and is) one of the best attorneys in the state. When working for Native Americans through legal aid early in his career, he never lost a case.
The word I here out of Sioux Falls is that he's going to probably associate with his old firm of Woods Fuller with whom he had a relationship after his first term as Governor. Good Luck Bill!
Speaking of attorneys changing jobs, Judge Max Gors is retiring from being Judge, and going to work for corrections, leaving a vacancy on the circuit. What do I hear around town? Speculation notes that the top candidate for the position might very well be former Attorney General, and current Deputy AG Mark Barnett. I don't know if he's interested, but if so, I'm sure the job is his.
Time for work!
*update*
Of course, no sooner did I get this out than the Governor announced a couple of cabinet changes.
BOA Commissioner Paul Kinsman will be moving over to take over Gary Viken's vacated position at the Department of Revenue. Named to replace Kinsman is former Corrections Secretary Jeff Bloomberg.
Absent any other changes, that leaves the Department of Agriculture and Game, Fish & Parks secretary positions to be filled.
Comments
1. GOP State Chairman Joel Rosenthal. He shall prepareth the way.
2. Governor Bill Janklow ... perhaps as an independent this time a la Teddy Roosevelt. Perhaps it will be the resurrection of the Bull Moose Party. Hell, I'd jump on that one!
Janklow wants everything restored. His driver's license. His law practice. His control over people and all political actions in South Dakota. More money -- lots more money. Revenge against all of the false friends in the party who deserted him when things got rough.
Consider that in 2010 he'll still be younger than Jack Billion was when he ran for Governor, this might be tempting.
That cold shiver you're feelin' ain't the north wind blowin'.
"That cold shiver you're feelin" is from the Democrats! In fact, you can already hear their teeth chattering!
Democrats didn't even exist when Janklow was Governor. Ah, the good old days!
Run Bill Run
And if I wanted a good governor who actually got things done, I'd vote for him again too.
2. Janklow is probably already the greatest govenor in S.D. history, with maybe only George S. Mickelson, Dick Kneip and Peter Norbeck in his tier.
3. If anyone could pull off the Bull Moose thing, it would be Bill Janklow.
4. My guess is that Bill wouldn't mind the quieter life of practicing law after everything that's happened in the past few years.
But the thought of a 3d or 4th act by Gov. Janklow is interesting.
Todd Epp
S.D. Watch
http://thunewatch.squarespace.com
His flaws make him pretty much like the rest of us..... the only difference being, of course, that t the rest of us generally don't have what it takes to be governor four times, then Congressman, then survive an absolute tragedy, and THEN get back on the horse.
Most notably, Randy Frederick.
There is a bitter taste left with the electorate on the accident. He can not overcome that even thought he was a great Governor and has paid his dues.
http://southdakotamac.blogspot.com/
Jeff Bloomberg? Back from the dead? Paul Kinsman, the Rounds shuffle.
PP, watch closely what happens w/WB Janklow and the DOT hearing concerning John Thune, er, I mean, DM&E.
Every single one of us would of used the same defense if we were in the same situation!
Those of you that have got yourself in a mess in the past, and those of you that are attorneys, understand the value of having any kind of defense!
We would of grabbed at that defense in a second. So why is it so wrong when Janklow did the same thing the rest of us would of done?
I disagree. I have personal knowledge of at least one other person who ran a stop sign and killed a person. This guy got a failure to stop ticket and fine. NO JAIL TIME. Further, it was at least the second time he had run a stop sign and caused an accident. If this case was anybody but Janklow, there would not have been manslaughter charges.
That was Frederick's idea to go after the money of out-of-state anti-Daschle people. Angi sent the mailings out and yes, the money rolled in. Write about something you know about next time instead of showing your lack of knowledge of the topic.
I bet Woods Fuller is ecstatic to have such an intelligent hardworking attorney. I bet their white shoe clients are happy and will use him if they need the BEST attorney around!
The politicians we have now are nothing but politicians- the Governor was a Leader (major difference).