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America still has some conservative Republicans. It would just appear that none (or few) of them are in leadership positions. The Republican platform is clear, both nationally and in my home state of South Dakota. It is conservative. Less government,…
I am thankful for a place of peace. It’s hard to recall a time when the world was a crazier place. Perhaps because there wasn’t. Taking a break from the 24 hour news cycle can set the stage for sanity.…
Will Rubio supporters push Cruz over the top? When asked who they might vote for with Rubio out of the race, Rubio supporters indicated they would most likely go with Cruz. Definitely not Trump. That could provide an important shift…
Conservatives are a minority in South Dakota Republican politics. Representative Mike Verchio During my time in the State House of Representatives and State Senate, I saw Republican Legislators drift farther and farther to the left. The leadership of Governors Rounds…
The status quo always projects a media image of peace and solidarity for candidates they like. Good enough for most people who want to be left to their workaday routines. So orderliness and polite campaign discourse is a virtue. This…
It isn’t because they have suddenly become conservative. Ronald Reagan was successful in attracting blue collar Democrats. That was a different day and time. The “Trump Democrats” are a completely different kind of voter. An examination of Trump’s record discloses…
And the Senate, and the…. Conservative Legislators are in short supply in South Dakota. This Rapid City homemaker and businesswoman plans to change that… at least by one. Taffy Howard is a Candidate for SD House in District 33. She…
Chris Wallace of Fox News has become a “gotcha” expert. Donald Trump, however, was having none of it during his recent interview with Wallace. It’s not secret that I am not a huge Trump fan, but I like to give…
Very soon, the city of Lead will elect a new mayor. The people of this city have a great opportunity to choose a Mayor who can take their community in a positive direction. Gary Coe is not someone who is unfamiliar…
There are some people that when they speak you cannot help but listen. By this I don’t mean those who control us because of their position or some other method that is superficial but rather I speak of those who…