As someone who was at the debate yesterday front and center, I can tell you that Stephanie mopped the floor with Noem and Marking actually impressed me more then Noem. If I had one criticism of Steffy it is that she acted a little ‘Staggers’ like when she spoke (knowing the issues but letting her passion overflow a bit). The confusion on Noem’s face throughout the debate was priceless. She seemed confused about almost every rebuttal Steffy had. Noem also answered every question the same way, “I have spoken to the people of SD about this issue, and it is important to them . . .” Blah, Blah, Blah. Don’t you have some moose hunting to do or something? Like I said, I was more impressed by Marking, but he is sort of a hypocrite, on many levels. He talks about smaller government and opposing socialized medicine, but he has sucked from that tit his whole life as former military man and federal employee. I got mine, so screw you I guess is his philosphy, but I did like this quote;
The independent candidate, B. Thomas Marking, blamed both major parties for creating the nation’s problems, arguing that neither Republicans nor Democrats are capable of fixing the mess they created.
No doubt. Our two-party system is a f’ing joke, thanks for pointing out the obvious. And as we expected Noem trotted out her Republican talking points (which I’m sure were written on her wrist with a sharpie);
“I want you to know that I believe the U.S. House of Representatives is the people’s House,” Noem said. “It is not Nancy Pelosi’s House.”
Good one. Dumb.
But where Steffy slammed Noem was on her non-stance of Social Security. It is pretty obvious that Noem supports privatization, but when you are facing a barn full of old people it is kinda hard to spit it out, so she took the chickenshit route and claimed she doesn’t have a stance;
Herseth Sandlin accused Noem of wanting to privatize Social Security and Medicare. She was referencing an Internet chat that Noem did in May with the Rapid City Journal. In that chat, Noem said she thought a budget proposal from Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., was a “great place to start and the right direction for this country to go.” Ryan’s proposal includes giving younger workers the option to put their Social Security into private accounts.
But in the debate, Noem said she had never taken a position specifically on privatizing Social Security.
Herseth Sandlin responded: “I have taken a position on privatizing Social Security. I stand firmly against it.”
This part of debate really separated Steffy from Noem and Steffy was the one smelling like roses after that exchange.
This one is for Patrick
I was surprised by Kristi Noem’s poor showing. I thought she’d do much better.
Well, since my kids probably won’t see any of the money they are now forced to put into SS, I for one would love to see part of SS privatized. Also would keep the gov’t grubby little fingers off at least that much of the SS “lock box” which we all know has had the lock broken and those funds stolen.
BTW, Steffi came across angry many times and almost yelled out her answers. Guess she doesn’t like being challenged by someone that she is forced to actually show up and debate with! She fled the scene after the debate too which was not very candidate like if she wants people to think she really cares! Ignored people who wanted to speak to her, but what else is new.
Crown her all you want on this blog, but she is no princess any longer.
One thing everyone can agree on: These debates will definitely inform voters, even if it reinforces the biases of some who’ve already made up their minds.
A question for the masses that the MSM in Davison seems to ignore: How is it fair or ethical for a daily newspaper which is co-sponsoring a candidate forum with body of a local government (the Corn Palace) to exclude a ballot-certified candidate from its debate?
Newspapers are supposed to deliver news and provide public service in a fair and objective manner and public arenas, especially those supported with tax dollars, should be fair and open to those who seek to use them — especially if it concerns public policy matters.
Good political reporting here l3wis. There’s a spot for you somewhere.
I wish I had time to focus more. I saw a little of the debate on KELO. First impression (only), Noem got shot down often but came back fighting. I wasn’t at all impressed by the independant. He’s very slow stating his canned responses. I favor independants but like Noem here. We need another rodeo queen in Washington. Herseth has become an uptown girl SD does not want to be known for.
Marko – I agree, I think Marking brought more to the debate yesterday then Noem and her Pelosi rants.
All good democrats, whether they’re Independent, Republican, or Democrat, should request that their candidate participate in debates; request that trade groups that sponsor debates, invite all candidates, and DEMAND that the local newspaper (Daily Republic – partnering with the City of Mitchell and its Corn Palace) allow candidates to participate in a full and fair discussion in its upcoming debate.
Voters and candidates alike benefit from an open exchange on the issues.
In the interest of basic fairness, I encourage readers to urge the Daily Republic to allow all three candidates to debate on August 28.
I wonder what the story is behind it? Was Marking invited and declined? Or was he just not invited? Or did he ask to participate and they said ‘NO’
Citing poll numbers, TDR has unilaterally determined that he is too far back to be a factor. I don’t know whether there’s ‘more to the story or not.’ I hope they reconsider, lest a clever cartoonist decides to chide them with a clarion call for glasnost at the doors of the corn kremlin.
Where was your Macbook?
It probably melted and sweated down my ass crack.
What a pic. Anyone ever tell you that you look like Porky the Pig! Do you get your political analysis from your non-winning (or should I say whining) friend, Kermie the Frog? Or, do you just listen to your alcoholic anti-Home Rule babbling naysayer PG – as in, whining PIG? Get over yourself and GET A LIFE – LOSER!!
Thank you Mr. Chickenshit can’t leave his name when he throws out insults.
I’ve never cared for debates. They’re just controlled arguments. Form an opinion and stay with it. Which in most cases is what happens anyway. Don’t be easily influenced by what everybody else wants.