South Dakota War CollegeSouth Dakota Politics, Campaigns, Personalities, Elections, Political Advertising, and a bunch of rambling nonsense from a smart aleck Republican.Apparently, Interns are not staff. So they must be furniture.- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Line of the day comes from Dena Epenscheid at the so called "Open and Clean Government Act": Executive Director for the Student Federation Alex Halbech says that this hurts students who intern and page with the legislature. Halbech says "More or less they wouldn't hire those students for one ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5207 Apparently, someone didnt find that funny.- (Found September 22, 2008 ) From the Mobridge tribune: Walworth County District 2 Commissioner Jim Spiry, Glenham, submitted his resignation Monday at the county commission meeting following an incident a week ago where he was accosted by a Selby area farmer. and.. Spiry said the farmer told him the road was the worst in the county and full ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5211 Poll just kicking off at the Cap Journal- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Who's your favorite District 24 House candidate. Better weigh in now while polls are open: At the bottom of the front page at capjournal.com.http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5213 Speaking of polls- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Yesterday, a KJAM poll for the state Senate race showed a 3-1 advantage for State Representative Russ Olson over his challenger, Scott Parsley. When Cory Heidelberger at Madville times called on his Democrat readers, the pendulum swung the other way. (Mr. Basil and Mr. Paprika must have voted a few ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5216 Chris Lien rolls out his first TV Ad- (Found September 22, 2008 ) I saw it on TV - and if you missed it then, here it is!http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5219 Biden costs Obama the Catholic Vote. (And after that Hes got some fences to mend).- (Found September 22, 2008 ) It just keeps getting worse for Obama. Now, his running mate seems to be causing those who hold their Catholicism in high regard to abandon party, as Biden is practically excommunicated: Remember, you read it here first: on September 11 this blog reported a mounting backlash from Catholic bishops against Biden, ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5221 You know, I hate to be critical, but..- (Found September 22, 2008 ) From SD State Government: Gov. Mike Rounds, has proclaimed September 22nd, 2008 as Family Day A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children, an initiative to promote parental engagement as a simple, effective way to prevent substance abuse among South Dakotas children and teens. Read it here. We need a day ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5225 SO, doesnt this mean that laws are already in place- (Found September 22, 2008 ) From the two or three people supporting IM10, a copy of a recent Aberdeen American News article was sent out as faux support that we all need to jump on the bandwagon with them. But, true to form, they had no clue what they were telling all of us: Chuck Pride ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5228 Anyone want to buy a used governors mansion- (Found September 22, 2008 ) From the Associated Press comes the story that the gentleman who bought the discarded governor's mansion wants to sell it becaue of health reasons. In January 2006, Leon Brodie bought the former South Dakota governor's mansion and renovated the place. But now, health issues are forcing the retired dentist to try ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5230 Obama Camp - Abandon Dakotas! Abandon Dakotas!- (Found September 22, 2008 ) From USA TodayAssociated Press: Barack Obama, who has deployed more than 50 staffers in North Dakota in an attempt to become the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state since 1964, is pulling out. An Obama spokeswoman, Amy Brundage, confirmed Sunday that the campaign's North Dakota staffers were being sent to ...http://dakotawarcollege.com/archives/5233 |