McGovern Day, an annual event hosted by the South Dakota Democratic Party, is in Rapid City next Saturday, April 10th. Stephanie for South Dakota will be taking buses to Rapid City, leaving from various locations across the state (locations and meetings times listed below). For those riding on the bus, Stephanie for South Dakota will pay for transportation and tickets to the weekend's main event, the McGovern Day Dinner.
There will be a rally followed by the dinner during which Senator Johnson, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Scott Heidepriem, and Stephanie will be speaking. In addition, our constitutional candidates for offices like Secretary of State and auditor, state and local lawmakers and state party leaders will be in attendance. Following dinner and awards, the buses will head back to Sioux Falls.
There's a strong slate of candidates this year and tremendous momentum for Democrats in South Dakota. McGovern Day will help us kick off election season 2010 and make sure Democrats are represented at all levels of elected office.
Space is limited and RSVPs are required. Please call my campaign office at 605-332-1901 if you have any further questions or you would like to RSVP.
Wagner/Pickstown
Fort Randall Casino and Hotel
10:30AM
Rosebud/Mission
Turtle Creek Crossing Supermarket
10:00 AM
Sioux Falls
Sioux Empire Fair Grounds
(Madison Street entrance, west of the Grandstand in the Midway area)
9:30 AM
Aberdeen
Public Parking lot at corner of 4th Ave SW and S First Street
(South of US Bank building)
9:00 AM
Pine Ridge
Big Bat’s
12:30 PM
April 3, 2010
March 20, 2010
The Sioux City Journal Recognizes Stephanie for being a Strong, Independent Voice for South Dakota
Political retaliation: An ugly aspect of health care debate
By the Journal editorial board | Posted: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:00 am
Contentious debate over controversial health care reform legislation has laid bare the many unattractive aspects of American politics and the process of passing federal legislation in Washington, D.C., today.
One of them is the outright threat of political retaliation against members of Congress who don't toe the party line when the time arrives for a vote.
Most Americans, we believe, want their elected representatives in the House and Senate casting votes on something as momentous and far-reaching as an overhaul of our health care system from a position of principle, reason and research-based consideration, not simply from the position of one political party or the other.
Unfortunately, on this bill it appears you either follow your leaders or watch your back.
Take, for example, the position of Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D.
On Thursday, Steve Hildebrand of Sioux Falls, who was deputy national campaign manager for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, said he may challenge Herseth Sandlin in the Democratic primary because of health care reform. Herseth Sandlin on Thursday said she does not support the Senate version of health care reform or the so-called "reconciliation" bill. She also opposes a procedural maneuver commonly known as "deem and pass" under consideration by Democratic House members in an effort to push through a health care bill.
If Herseth Sandlin helps to defeat health care reform supported by President Obama, she doesn't deserve re-election to the House, Hildebrand said.
Let's see if we understand. If after almost a year of discussion, debate and study, Herseth Sandlin concludes health care reform in its present form isn't in the best interests of her constituents at home or the nation as a whole, then Hildebrand may work to encourage fellow Democrats to defeat her? Despite whatever good South Dakota Democrats may believe she has done for her state and her country through her work and myriad other votes over almost three full terms in the House, Hildebrand believes if Herseth Sandlin doesn't get into line on this vote and help this bill pass, then she needs to go?
Our view? The spirit of independence on display in her approach toward health care reform is one of the qualities we respect most about this moderate congresswoman, and we believe most South Dakotans feel the same way about their lone U.S. representative.
In fact, we think Congress could use more, not fewer Herseth Sandlins.
By the Journal editorial board | Posted: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:00 am
Contentious debate over controversial health care reform legislation has laid bare the many unattractive aspects of American politics and the process of passing federal legislation in Washington, D.C., today.
One of them is the outright threat of political retaliation against members of Congress who don't toe the party line when the time arrives for a vote.
Most Americans, we believe, want their elected representatives in the House and Senate casting votes on something as momentous and far-reaching as an overhaul of our health care system from a position of principle, reason and research-based consideration, not simply from the position of one political party or the other.
Unfortunately, on this bill it appears you either follow your leaders or watch your back.
Take, for example, the position of Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D.
On Thursday, Steve Hildebrand of Sioux Falls, who was deputy national campaign manager for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, said he may challenge Herseth Sandlin in the Democratic primary because of health care reform. Herseth Sandlin on Thursday said she does not support the Senate version of health care reform or the so-called "reconciliation" bill. She also opposes a procedural maneuver commonly known as "deem and pass" under consideration by Democratic House members in an effort to push through a health care bill.
If Herseth Sandlin helps to defeat health care reform supported by President Obama, she doesn't deserve re-election to the House, Hildebrand said.
Let's see if we understand. If after almost a year of discussion, debate and study, Herseth Sandlin concludes health care reform in its present form isn't in the best interests of her constituents at home or the nation as a whole, then Hildebrand may work to encourage fellow Democrats to defeat her? Despite whatever good South Dakota Democrats may believe she has done for her state and her country through her work and myriad other votes over almost three full terms in the House, Hildebrand believes if Herseth Sandlin doesn't get into line on this vote and help this bill pass, then she needs to go?
Our view? The spirit of independence on display in her approach toward health care reform is one of the qualities we respect most about this moderate congresswoman, and we believe most South Dakotans feel the same way about their lone U.S. representative.
In fact, we think Congress could use more, not fewer Herseth Sandlins.
March 15, 2010
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Stephanie for South Dakota getting ready to march in the Sioux Falls St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Wearing green and having fun marching down Phillips Avenue. Great to see so many Stephanie supporters along the way!
March 12, 2010
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sioux Falls
Show your support for Stephanie and other Democratic candidates by marching with the Minnehaha and Lincoln County Dems in the St. Patrick's Day Parade through downtown Sioux Falls this Saturday. The line-up starts at 1PM at 5th and Main and the parade starts at 2PM.
There will be a potluck afterward at the Labor Temple in Sioux Falls hosted by the Minnehaha and Lincoln County Dems. Bring a dish to share (dishes can be dropped off before the parade). Cash bar available and suggested minumum donation $5.
See you there!
There will be a potluck afterward at the Labor Temple in Sioux Falls hosted by the Minnehaha and Lincoln County Dems. Bring a dish to share (dishes can be dropped off before the parade). Cash bar available and suggested minumum donation $5.
See you there!
March 4, 2010
Dinner at Aunt Connie's House
Stephanie talks with friends, family and supporters at a dinner at her Aunt Connie's house in Pierre.
Thank you SD Home Builders for your support!
A big THANK YOU to the South Dakota Home Builders Association for your support.
Stephanie discussing issues affecting Home Builders in South Dakota.
March 2, 2010
5 Ways You Can Help Stephanie
As you are probably aware, Republicans are hungry for Stephanie’s seat in Congress -- with four GOP challengers in the race already, they believe 2010 is their year.
Please join us in our efforts to make sure that Stephanie returns to Congress this fall!
5 easy ways you can help:
1) Sign a Petition to get Stephanie’s name on the ballot this fall! Stop by your local Democratic County Party office or call our campaign headquarters at (605) 332-1901.
2) Help us collect signatures -- circulate among your family and friends and relatives, or join us in going door to door. This weekend Saturday 2/27, volunteers are meeting at the IBEW Labor Temple, 922 1/2 E. St. Patrick St, Rapid City (across from Boyd's Drug Store) at 10:30 am.
3) Join Stephanie’s Facebook page and invite others to join too!
4) Volunteer - walk in a parade, make phone calls or stuff envelopes (*studies show it’s good for you!)
5) Donate online here. It’s fast, easy, and very much appreciated!
*“Volunteering doesn't just help others -- it may also benefit your health. Reviewers from the Corporation for National and Community Service (a government agency that promotes volunteerism) reviewed two decades of data from over 30 studies and found that volunteers had less depression, reported greater satisfaction with life, and lived longer than those who did not volunteer.”
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