New chat in the federal contests
I'm hearing today that Joel Dykstra is pretty firm on taking on that Senate Race as opposed to the House contest. Between he and Sam Kephart, there may actually be a primary before the challenger takes on Tim Johnson or Stephanie Herseth (depending on who you talk to).
I also hear that Pat Costello's name continues to be bandied about, and my sources are correct that former SDGOP Executive Director Georgia Hanson will play a role in that race. Among her most recent contests include Costello's city commission race, as well as Sioux Falls Resident Dale Zimmer's unsuccessful race for the Sioux Falls School Board.
Larry Russell continues to be supported by a bunch of people in that race as well. While Pat's hanging out in Sioux Falls, Larry was at a Spearfish County Republican event this past weekend, and very noticeable by his presence, since it was across the state from his home. No word on what Jim Seward is thinking of doing, although it's expected that the Senate race is still the one that he wants. The improptu poll I ran would seem to bear out that people see him much more as a Senator than a congressman.
No more word on Dave Knudson or other challengers at the moment. But stay tuned.
And as far as the House Race Goes....
I also hear that Pat Costello's name continues to be bandied about, and my sources are correct that former SDGOP Executive Director Georgia Hanson will play a role in that race. Among her most recent contests include Costello's city commission race, as well as Sioux Falls Resident Dale Zimmer's unsuccessful race for the Sioux Falls School Board.
Larry Russell continues to be supported by a bunch of people in that race as well. While Pat's hanging out in Sioux Falls, Larry was at a Spearfish County Republican event this past weekend, and very noticeable by his presence, since it was across the state from his home. No word on what Jim Seward is thinking of doing, although it's expected that the Senate race is still the one that he wants. The improptu poll I ran would seem to bear out that people see him much more as a Senator than a congressman.
No more word on Dave Knudson or other challengers at the moment. But stay tuned.
And as far as the House Race Goes....
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Ya'll are doomed.
Part of the campaign is defining yourself, and part is defining your opponent.
The campaign that does not do opposition research is waging the battle with one hand tied behind its back. Campaign 101.
I think Dykstra is a stalking horse for his friend Tom Dempster. Expect a Dempster candidacy.
You heard it here first.
And I will admit that part of my opinion comes from thinking Tim Johnson is doing a good job as our Senator. But mostly I think Dykstra would be bad at the job.
We need the strong leaders - the guys like Knudson and the gals like Herseth - we need those people to stay right here and impact the daily lives of South Dakotans.
A couple of decades of dictatorship, we need someone with reason in the Capitol.
So let Dykstra go. Who cares. If he wins, he wins. If he loses, he's out of our lives.
Then the Rhoden/Dkytra blockade is out in the House, and maybe someone with a cooler head can clean that place up.
Katy Dresson lost by 32 votes to a former and current office holder.
Katy Dresson will probably run again and she is actually a great candidate....I think if she did it again she would not have had Georgia on her team.
Katy will be a main player in a couple of years....and not this is not Katy Dresson
Seward ought to run for state house - Rhoden's out next year.
Now I'm told the elder Russell, Lance, who is in the district has noticed there might be seats opening in the District.
Be afraid libs. Be very afraid.
I think you should check Dykstra's voting record and committee attendance before you post such negative comments.
Dykstra is yet another extremist.
Quick history lesson:
Pennington County GOP refused to back Russel for Congress in '04 essentially nailing the coffin lid down tight on his bid to fill Janklow's then vacated seat.
7:09 is probably Bob Newland.
These postings I would say are NOT welcome please go elswhere or wait for some posting to come up on you topic!
Dystra-run, you have no hope and will nothing but amuse Republican and Democrats.
Larry Russell- you look better than Lance but are less capable and less trustworthy...and that is saying something.
At the legislative coffee houses he was at this year, many people kept telling him that schools can't use one-time money (or money that would end in a few years, like he was pushing). School administrators, school board members, parents, everyone was telling him that he should support increasing ongoing money. So what does he do? He helps shut down an ongoing funding increase in favor of one-time money. That ongoing increase was supported by both Democrats and Republicans, but he stubbornly refused to compromise even a little bit.
Over and over again, he placed his needs and his party's needs before the needs of the people. And I have no doubt that he would do the same in Congress.
Plus, who would vote for a guy who thinks rape and incest are just "buzzwords?"
Maka Duta Russell is similar to Dykstra in that they both just have to run for something. At least Dykstra isn't quite as slimy as Larry. I've never seen anyone as arrogant as Larry Russell either.
I wonder if Thune really supports Larry?
I wonder if the Thune folks were behind supporting Barb Everist during the special?
He is fake and phony.
I mean he doesn't even try to hide it.
Russell has rare qualities similar to that of Stephanie. Underestimating either of them is a big mistake.
One is a slime ball, one is not. One you can trust, one you can not. One Married a 58 yr. from Texas with 4 kids, one did not. One was implicated in a voter fraud investigation, one was not. One won't stop chewing gum, one will not. One believes women should stay in the home, one does not.
It will be fun to watch the liberals name call, belittle and eventually whine like little girls. That is exactly what is going to happen.
The message, integrity and ability will burst thru all of the liberal rhetoric. Forge ahead Larry! Don't back down, water down or let down one inch. Don't compromise your principles to appease the unappeaseable. Make the liberals in both parties squeel like pigs!
Boy, it is going to be fun!!!