Hey now, you're a rock star. But don't stare at them too long.
I was having a discussion with someone yesterday about who the emerging Rock Stars were within the political scene. His thesis centered on the fact that most of the big names emerge as the best and the brightest among distinct political camps, such as John Thune who emerged from the Abdnor camp.
Here's a topic for discussion - who are the new political rock stars, and to whom do they owe their allegiance - or, at least what camp would you identify them with?
And do we inadvertently burn out potential Rock Stars in their "star infancy" too quickly by identifying them and amping up expectations to ridiculous levels. Such as when political columnists start predicting congressional runs on the basis of a single election win?
Here's a topic for discussion - who are the new political rock stars, and to whom do they owe their allegiance - or, at least what camp would you identify them with?
And do we inadvertently burn out potential Rock Stars in their "star infancy" too quickly by identifying them and amping up expectations to ridiculous levels. Such as when political columnists start predicting congressional runs on the basis of a single election win?
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Rock Stars on the Oldies tour (singing thier only hit):
Vern Larson (Who should have stopped playing a decade ago)
Their first album rocked, but we're still waiting to see if their second one is any good:
Dusty Johnson
Rich Sattgast
Larry Russell
Chris Nelson
BJ Nesselhuf
Rising acts:
Jenn Giannonatti (not her new boss)
Steve Kolbeck
Scott Heidepreim (after changing musical styles)
Don Carr
Russell Olson
Kristi Noem
Nancy Turbak
Manny Steele
Bargain Bin:
Max Wetz & Randy Frederick
Judy Olson Duhamel
Ron Volesky
Rolling Stones Level (We love them because they're the best):
John Thune
Stephanie Herseth
Harry Connick Jr. Level (OK, but we can't put our finger on why we like them):
Tim Johnson
Bill Napoli
Frank Kloucek
Phyllis Heineman
Paris Hilton level (We originally thought they were hot, but too much attention was paid to them.):
Cooper Garnos
Shantel Krebs
Rich Engels
Bryce Healy
We will see more out of Dennis Daugaard and expect a lot of behind the scenes work by Tony Venhuizen.
Whom is to blame if I have to tell you then it is a sad day.
L Russell doesn't belong in this list unless you also consider the thousands of people who did the same thing he did for candidates so where are their names???
And I've seem a few people mention Paul Gourley - my experience is that he has "Larry Pressler" syndrome - he always seems like he is on something.
He can get down to business, get it done and has a sense of humor!
It's tacky, and everyone sees right through it.
My guess is that you posted his name yourself, just so you could take a couple more cheap shots at him....
Can you check the IP's pp, to see if I'm right?
I'm surprised you haven't posted Randy's name too, so you can call him fat again..
Grade school crap.
Once again, maybe this should be a topic of its own but I still feel the debate should be more than name calling and jabs. That does nothing.
Brock has passion and he believes in the cause as many do. Those on the other side of the debate have the same passion.
For many/most I have a feeling there is more common opinions than Voiced. Yes, there is the far side in each direction.
So let's clean it up and get on with the debate in civil form.
Besides this is off topic for this post.
Let's just say if you've worked for the Lawrence County State's Attorney office, you're no saint. Madsen is toast!
Only thing Gourley is high is success.
1) He gave Long's nominating speech at convention.
2) Scotty Odenbach moved back to Speafrish to start up a private law firm with Jim.
3) Odenbach would be a natural choice for running a campaign. He's also probably foaming at the mouth over the possiblity of becoming Deputy AG.
4) Seward was everywhere at convention talking to whoever would listen.
5) Didn't see Penfield anywhere.
6) Seward left the state's attorney job. Not enough flexiblity.
++++
Anybody care to speculate about Tom Wollman and Lincoln County?
If you want to win one of those nominations you need to spend a couple of years talking to everyone who will listen. Investing time building friendships with committee members is invaluable.
Agressive Grassroots organizer the antitheis of Rosenthal.
Well liked by good conservatives and the party faithful.
The judge thing didn't work for him so now he has time to run the party.
He's a NORTH DAKOTAN!
Talking about hopefuls, what about Rachel (Hansen) Kippley. That girl can kick political ass!
(Penfield, if you're reading this, I hope you know I'm just giving you a bad time, you're my hero)
Brock on the other hand, shut up!
Miss Herseth, Shane is a married man, you need to stop trying to hit on him.
OMG!
pps. ...when in Rome...
Since all these names are coming up from parents or grandparents who have held political office, does this mean that ANY child of a political has a right to hold office. hummm you now those coat tails......
I spent some time hunting out in Perkins County and heard a lot of good things about Shane Penfield!
Did you know that a lot of people in the Lemmon area already refer to him as Governor! No kidding, they really do!
Shane has a whole lot of support in Northwestern South Dakota. Simply because he is just a darn good person! He is just a down to earth really nice young man and people really like that trait! But can he stay that way if he gets more involved in politics?
He is a Republican that even Democrats like!
Shane Penfield IS an up and coming star!
I don’t know about cheese, but Shane has spent enough time on the ranch that he knows “bull” when he hears it!
We have ourselves a WINNER, Governor Shane Penfield (Soon to be elected)!
I call Secretary of BIT!
Next topic please, pp
Let's talk about some people that actually that have a shot in 2010: Bob Sutton, Michels, Mickelson, Daugaard and others that are quietly jockeying for position.
Are these posts coming from the Castro District or what? Jason, Scott, Jim, Ben Ready, David Lust, Vern,Don, Manny, Larry, Chris, Rich, Dick, Dennis and Brock. Can we sing their praises any louder with lisps? Does Lemmon have a LARGE gay community, or what?!?
Do you guys hang out at Touches, or what?!?!
Monday, November 20, 2006
Charlie Johnson of the Alliance for Our Future today challenged the
governor's Constitutional Commission to themselves collect signatures
to put their proposals on the ballot.
"I dare any of the commission members to take any of their
predetermined measures and personally stand in front of courthouses
and post offices to collect the required amount of signatures rather
than having a governor-led legislature put their measure on the
ballot for them."
Johnson has co-chaired several statement initiatives and referendums
relating to preserving family farming and rural democracy. He
accused the Constitutional Commission meeting Monday in Sioux Falls
of trying to put up roadblocks to the referendum and initiative.
"One of the recommendations is that before an initiative can be
started and circulated, it must be brought before a public hearing.
This commission seeks to cover up inaction by a governor-led
legislature to tackle important issues for this state by throwing up
bigger and bigger hurdles for the initiative and referral process."
"To throw up bigger roadblocks for the referral and initiative
process will not prevent well financed out-of-state special interests
from getting issues on the ballot. Only grass roots efforts led by
average South Dakotans will be the issues that suffer."
"Some say there were too many issues on the ballot last election."
Johnson notes that three of the issues were placed on the ballot by
the governor-led legislature, two issues were placed by out-of-state
interest(Amendment E and cell phone tax), and the abortion ban was a
measure passed by the legislature and then referred. Out of 11
issues on the ballot, only 5 were put on the ballot a least in part
by South Dakotans. Voting on five South Dakota measures is not
asking too much of the process."
"Any commission member or legislator who thinks the signatures of 5%
of the voters is easy to get should try it themselves. We'll gladly
hand them all the clipboards they want."
Who?
Anyone who hitches themselves to the SD Peace and Justice Center, Kooistra, Gerry Lange and Bob Weber isn't a rising star... they're about to be sucked into a black hole.
You know, the same Larry Dietrich who spent 8 years in the legislature and never held a leadership post. His replacement, Sen. Jim Peterson IS in leadership.
Her walloping this year was so severe that it's clear she's unelectable no matter how many more republicans her district has than democrats.
Let this be a lesson to you right wingnuts. The only reason right wingnuts are elected is because their opponents don't have the funding to expose their craziness to the voters. Keep counting on voter ignorance, but eventually - the public will catch on to your radicalism, and you'll draw a good opponent.
Dems will be looking to pick up 3 more senate seats in '08. If you're a rightwingnut, there's a target on your back.