State of South Dakota secondary Archives: on Principles & Values
Billie Sutton:
Hard work, honesty, and integrity to improve status quo
I'm running for Governor to put my South Dakota values of hard work, honesty, and integrity to work for the people of South Dakota.
I believe we can do better than the status quo and politics as usual.
Source: 2018 South Dakota governor candidate website SuttonForSD.com
May 2, 2018
Billie Sutton:
More important to live by God's plan than by his own plan
Billie Sutton knows it's more important to live by God's plan for his life than to live by his own plan. What Billie has been through taught him what it means to truly live by faith: faith in God, faith in our community, and faith in our values.
Faith is what powers us forward regardless of what challenges we face as individuals, as a community, and as a state. As our next Governor, Billie will make sure that every South Dakotan has the opportunity to live up to his or her God-given potential.
Source: 2021 South Dakota Governor campaign website SuttonForSD.com
Nov 3, 2021
Billie Sutton:
Celebrate all of South Dakota's cultures and traditions
Our histories and traditions are tied together to make South Dakota a place where Wacipi and rodeos happen in tandem and folks stand for both the "Lakota Honor Song" and "Star Spangled Banner" at major ceremonies. As governor,
Billie Sutton will work to celebrate all of South Dakota's cultures and traditions including those of the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota peoples, uniting us around both what we have in common and what we have to share.
Source: 2021 South Dakota Governor campaign website SuttonForSD.com
Nov 3, 2021
Brian Bengs:
Smaller, close-knit community made him feel connected
Aberdeen is the longest he has lived anywhere since leaving his parent's home for the Navy. As time went on, Brian has come to feel very connected to Aberdeen and his state of South Dakota. As a result of their nomadic lifestyle, they lived in
many places with large populations. In South Dakota, the smaller, close-knit community has made him feel part of something. It made him feel like his vote, thoughts, and knowledge could really make a difference.
Source: 2022 South Dakota Senate campaign website BengsForSenate.com
Mar 15, 2022
Brian Bengs:
No one is focusing on fixing political dysfunction in US
Standing 6-feet, 8-inches tall, Brian Bengs doesn't shy away from a challenge. "I'm very, very concerned about the future stability of our country particularly given the violent attack on the Capitol last year," Bengs told KELOLAND News.
Bengs said he hasn't seen anyone focus on fixing "the political dysfunction" that surrounded the Jan. 6 attack and the current political environment in America.
Source: Keloland Media Group on 2022 South Dakota Senate race
Jan 13, 2022
Daniel Ahlers:
I dream of an America where we're not marginalized by labels
I dream of an America where we are not marginalized by labels. I want to live in a country where being white doesn't equal privileged, black skin doesn't equal criminal, brown skin doesn't mean foreign or terrorist and the native plight
doesn't go ignored. This change will not happen overnight, and it will be the challenge that defines our generation. It will take leadership that doesn't inflame hated but ignite the fire of change.
Source: 2020 South Dakota Senate campaign website DanAhlers.com
Apr 27, 2020
Gordon Howie:
A great America needs God
I'm not afraid to say I'm a Christian, saved by Jesus Christ, but people of every faith have seen how religious values, and even God Himself, have been under attack in America over the past few years.
Here's the truth: The United States isn't going to solve its problems in a country empty of faith. I'm Gordon Howie and I approve this message because a great America needs God.
Source: AdWatch: Transcript of ad in 2014 South Dakota Senate race
Aug 1, 2014
Gordon Howie:
Religious liberty is foundational to our freedom
Question topic: Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.Howie: Strongly Disagree.
Question topic: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality
which permitted our system of limited government.
Howie: Strongly Agree.
Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Howie: My life has been surrendered to Christ. I believe God is pleased by our faith and obedience, and has created us to worship Him and serve our fellow man. The Bible is the inspired, written Word of God which provides a complete guide for our lives.
Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.
Howie: The preservation and protection of religious liberty. It is foundational to our freedom.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 South Dakota Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
Jamie R. Smith:
Public leaders should be able to reach across the aisle
Despite our differences, public leaders on both sides of the political spectrum should be able to reach across the aisle for common-sense solutions to real South Dakota problems.
Unity is possible and approaching issues by seeing the humanity in one another is the way to end the infighting in Pierre.
Source: 2022 South Dakota Governor campaign website SmithForGov.org
Aug 14, 2022
John Thune:
Running for 4th Senate term: breaking the "Curse of Karl"?
Nixon was sworn in as president in 1969 and Senator Karl Mundt seemed poised to have a great deal of influence. But that December, he suffered a stroke. He never returned to the Capitol but would not resign his Senate seat. South Dakota was left with a
single vote on the Senate floor. The Curse of Karl was born.While Mundt is the only senator to win four terms, there have been five three-termers. Thune is nearing the end of his third term in the Senate. That seems hard to believe for those of us
who remember the explosive 2004 campaign he waged against Sen. Daschle. It was the most-expensive race in state history and drew national attention. Thune won by about 4,500 votes, unseating the Senate Democratic leader 197,848, or 50.6%, to 193,340,
or 49.4%.
Former state Sen. Billie Sutton ran a strong race for governor in 2018 and surely will be asked to either try a rematch with Gov. Kristi Noem in 2022 or run against Thune. He may be the Democrats' best hope in either race.
Source: S.D. Standard on 2022 South Dakota Senate race
Nov 29, 2020
Kristi Noem:
Leader of 4-H and Farm Service Agency
Civic Involvement:- Leader, 4-H
- Member, Derby Downs Improvement Project Committee
- Member, South Dakota Soybean Association
- Member, South Dakota State Farm Service Agency Committee
- Member, Watertown High School Rodeo Committee.
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Caucuses/Legislative Committees:
- Member, Commission for Agriculture in the 21st Century
- Member, Commission for Limited Resource Producers in Washington, D.C.
- Member, Commerce Committee and Taxation Committee
Source: Vote-USA.org on 2018 South Dakota Gubernatorial incumbents
Jan 11, 2018
Kristi Noem:
COVID: no shutdowns, we stayed open the entire time
For those who have spent the last nine months shut down or locked up in other states, South Dakota is open. We have stayed open the entire time.
And that's how we will operate for as long as I am Governor.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to South Dakota legislature
Jan 12, 2021
Larry Pressler:
Non-conventional independent campaign to influence debate
Larry Pressler's bid for Senate as an independent won't look like your traditional campaign. "It would be a non-conventional campaign, a very low-budget," he replied. "I don't know if I'd be able to hire anybody." He said his campaign is running on
an "idealistic concept".It's unclear how much heartburn an underfunded, former Republican who backed President Barack Obama in 2008 would cause for the GOP--especially with national Democrats still in search of a top-tier candidate.
But Pressler hopes his campaign would serve as a conversation-starter and at least influence the debate in the race.
Most of all, Presser said he's "disturbed" by the paralysis of the political system and the inability of Congress to strike a "grand bargain" on the budget.
Source: Rollcall.com "Comeback Bid": 2014 South Dakota Senate race
Nov 14, 2013
Larry Pressler:
1978: first Vietnam veteran elected to the Senate
After serving four years in the House, Pressler in 1978 became the first Vietnam veteran elected to the Senate and went on to serve three terms. Johnson defeated Pressler by 2 points in 1996.A Rhodes Scholar and Harvard-educated attorney,
Pressler said he's spent a lot of time teaching overseas since leaving Capitol Hill, including in China, India, France and Italy. He's kept a home in South Dakota, where he's currently spending the semester teaching at the University of Sioux Falls.
Source: Rollcall.com "Comeback Bid": 2014 South Dakota Senate race
Nov 14, 2013
Larry Pressler:
Former three-term Senator; ran for president in 1980
South Dakota Democrats are playing a tough hand in the Senate race, but they thought they could count on a wild card --former Sen. Larry Pressler--to help the contest break their way. Pressler seems to have other plans.
Republicans, who once worried Pressler would peel off support from Rounds, now see his campaign as advantageous to them.
Pressler "is a respected former senator who's trying to run on issues the Democratic candidate is running on," said a senior adviser to South Dakota Republicans.
This is not Pressler's first quixotic stab at public office. He served three terms in the
Senate before losing his seat in 1996, mused about running for mayor of Washington, D.C., and ran a 106-day bid for president in the 1980 election. But Pressler still boasts strong name identification in the state --enough to impact the race.
Source: Rollcall e-zine on 2014 South Dakota Senate race
Jul 24, 2014
Mike Rounds:
Lifelong resident of Pierre; president of local YMCA
Mike, the oldest of 11 children, was born in Huron, S.D. on October 24, 1954, and is a lifelong resident of Pierre. Mike and Jean were married in 1978 and have four children--Christopher and his wife, Lindsay, Brian, Carrie, and John.
The governor is a licensed pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He enjoys playing racquetball with his buddies and hunting in his spare time with his sons and his lab, Brandy.
In the summer, you'll often find him and his family boating and camping on the Missouri River.
He has previously served as board president of the Oahe YMCA, vice president of the Home and School Association of
St. Joseph School, president of the Pierre-Ft. Pierre Exchange Club and exalted ruler of the Pierre Elks Lodge. He is also a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Pierre, the Knights of Columbus, and Ducks Unlimited.
Source: Vote-USA.org on 2020 South Dakota Senate race
Jan 11, 2020
Rick Weiland:
Touring all 311 of South Dakota's incorporated towns
Q: You are touring all 311 of South Dakota's incorporated towns. What is the significance of visiting every town in South Dakota?A: I believe South Dakota's made up of a bunch of people that respect and honor hard work.
And I'm out there. I'm earning, I hope, the right to represent them.
This town-to-town effort and the one-vote-at-a-time grassroots approach I think is (what voters should expect). Not only am I doing that, but we've had over 100 public meetings.
And so I'm willing to get out there and have a conversation with the people of South Dakota. And let them know where I stand and be on the record on things they ask me about.
Source: Rapid City Journal on 2014 South Dakota Senate race
Mar 10, 2014
Scyller Borglum:
What it means to be conservative is eroding
In her announcement, Borglum questioned how Rounds was elected in 2014 after facing controversies as governor and said he hasn't brought "commonsense" conservatism to the Senate. Commonsense conservatism is still uncommon and "unchecked,
this do-nothing, lazy mentality has given rise" to the Democratic platform heard at the presidential debates last year, she said. "We elect citizens, not royalty" and no one is entitled to an elected position prior to the election, Borglum said.
The political landscape is changing and what it means to be conservative is eroding, Borglum said, but the Republican "establishment" isn't discussing it because it makes them uncomfortable to admit that it's not going right. The frustration is causin
Source: Sioux Falls Argus Leader on 2020 South Dakota Senate race
Jul 1, 2019
Scyller Borglum:
Being conservative is staying out of people's business
On conservatism: "I believe a real conservative says, 'Government stays out of people's business unless there's an absolute, demonstrated need to get into it,'"
Borglum said. "That's what a conservative is to me. That's how I was raised."
Source: Rapid City Journal on 2020 South Dakota Senate race
Jul 28, 2019
Steven Haugaard:
Our rights under assault by the extreme progressive left
As South Dakotans, we cherish our communities, family farms, ranches, and small businesses. But our rights, liberties, and freedoms are currently under assault by the extreme progressive left. The axis of Big Tech, Big Business,
Big Education, and Hollywood have changed our culture dramatically just in the past decade. Today, large multinational corporations are dictating how we should live, how our children are raised, and what values our children should be taught.
Source: 2022 South Dakota Gubernatorial website SteveHaugaard.com
Feb 22, 2022
Steven Haugaard:
I pledge to you I will put South Dakotans first
As governor, I pledge to ensure that our government protects our liberties rather than restraining them. We can lead the nation, not by testing the direction of the political wind before each decision, but by being principled right from the start.
As governor, I pledge to you I will: - Put Parents and Families First
- Put Small Businesses First
- Put Farmers and Ranchers First
- Put South Dakotans First
- I ask you for your prayers and your support.
Source: 2022 South Dakota Gubernatorial website SteveHaugaard.com
Feb 22, 2022
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