Denise Ross has her blog... but what else?
If I've been asked the question once this week, I've had it asked twenty times. "What's the deal with Denise Ross?"
The deal? I have no idea. What do I know? She had been with the Rapid City Journal, and left to pursue filming a documentary. But aside from that, there's a lot of rumor and conjecture.
Some of the raised eyebrows are coming from her showing up at the budgetary press conference that the Gov did the other day, where she was running around like a reporter. Except she's reporting for her blog.
What the rumor mill is churning on is that (allegedly) she's working on a documentary on HB 1215, and that some sources are reporting her over at Stan Adelstein's office constantly. They even suggest that he's paying for the documentary. Which, I suppose would make sense if she's doing a documentary on HB1215.
One person was asking me if she's being bankrolled by Johnson or Herseth, since her website went on the attack the other day at the Gov. And to answer, I have no idea! And how is her attacking the Gov different from any of the other Democratic web logs out there?
Ultimately, my answer on what she's doing is "I dunno."
So, if you have any questions on that topic, or who Denise is working for, go ask her. I'm busy looking for the next big scoop.
The deal? I have no idea. What do I know? She had been with the Rapid City Journal, and left to pursue filming a documentary. But aside from that, there's a lot of rumor and conjecture.
Some of the raised eyebrows are coming from her showing up at the budgetary press conference that the Gov did the other day, where she was running around like a reporter. Except she's reporting for her blog.
What the rumor mill is churning on is that (allegedly) she's working on a documentary on HB 1215, and that some sources are reporting her over at Stan Adelstein's office constantly. They even suggest that he's paying for the documentary. Which, I suppose would make sense if she's doing a documentary on HB1215.
One person was asking me if she's being bankrolled by Johnson or Herseth, since her website went on the attack the other day at the Gov. And to answer, I have no idea! And how is her attacking the Gov different from any of the other Democratic web logs out there?
Ultimately, my answer on what she's doing is "I dunno."
So, if you have any questions on that topic, or who Denise is working for, go ask her. I'm busy looking for the next big scoop.
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And why not ask what every blogger in the state thinks they are up to? Dayamn.
did you ever think maybe she's rich enough to just do this on her own?? maybe she's just being public spirited
this is the kind of mystery that would have driven Denise crazy as a "reporter"---let's get to bottom this PP!
if only because it make David Newquist FREAK OUT
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That says it all, doesn't it?
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The "pork pie thing" is a now a running joke I made about Dr. Newquist being a cranky old guy in a pork pie hat after a post he had about kids and the election. He embraced the joke and started posting pictures of jazz musicians on his site wearing pork pie hats. I now refer to him at times as "Dr. Pork Pie." It is all in good fun.
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Didn't Rounds use one her articles in his advertisements in his '02 primary? She wasn't always bad.
but her poking around Pierre will make the ACLU happy
I personally hope she is doing a documentary on HB1215 so she can blow that law way open and raise funds in the future from all over the country so we don't have this stupid law brought up again.
What was she doing in Pierre? Who cares. This is still America and the First Amendment still guaranties peaceful freedom of assembly.
Personally, I'm a fan of hers and many of her former coworkers at the Journal. She's perceptive, funny and a darn good writer. It doesn't matter who's bankrolling her, her professionalism has great value. The responses here seem to prove it.
Glad to see Dr. Epp has lost none of his wit and brilliance behind the keyboard, either.
Blog on, War Babies!
Hell, I might even post that way sometimes, just to keep things interesting.
I then stopped at the Thune office, right next door, to try to catch up with Qusi, who I had missed a few times in recent weeks. (Qusi's very busy.)
I had popped in the Thune office a few times in recent weeks, not after visiting Stan's office but after visiting a Web hosting company office also very nearby. (I was working out the kinks in my blog, work that continues.)
I am working on a doc about HB1215, but Stan's only role is that he was interviewed on camera. I am working with another journalist and a doc producer.
As for who's "bankrolling" me, well, that would be my husband and perhaps the Argus Leader freelance checks.
As for why I left the Journal, that's a story best told over a cold beer.
She's a good writer that can provoke an honest discussion of the issues.
As far as the bankrolling stuff, I think Denise pretty much put that to rest. More crazy crap coming from the right-wing tin foil hat crowd.
Honest goes along with TRUTH--which we already know that you don't understand.
Denise should interview Stan. He bought SD politics this year, again. I hope she specifically addresses his financing the demise of HB1215.
You go girl!
And to the anonymous dude at 1051 a.m., I noticed you and the other critics, whom you alleged were Republicans, failed to use their credible names. Why is that? How do you know they are Republicans and not independents, Libs or Dems?
I think Mr. Powers provides a terrific service here and I would understand why some would fear reprisals in their commentaries. However, it becomes pretty meaningless after a while when the vast majority of rock throwers can't back their tough talk with their own names.
Okay, now do I hear a 37th commentary coming to help out Denise?
Lex, don't go with Brett. He's been hot and cold. Got a next fave? I'd offer a recommendation, but I'm not so useful this year with making picks. Until the 'Skins ditch Danny as owner, I'm dreaming of baseball. Of course, as a Cubs fan, I'd have to declare that I am not a fan of professional baseball.
did denise or chad or todd ask you to post to increase her creds?
your presence here vindicates many of the comments by the anons.
All you gutless anons better just keep posting as anon. I really do understand that you have to protect your state government jobs. You sure wouldn't want anyone to findout that you were blogging on taxpayer time.
(I'm still posting as Anonymous only because I promised I would, so as not to make those of you who feel you must uncomfortable. BF)
"Well-behaved women seldom make history."
lol