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South Dakota has an at-large Congress race with three GOP hopefuls looking to secure an easy to hold seat in the House. The three hopefuls look to replace Kristie Noem. South Dakota is a small but solid red state, so this race presents a chance to either send a Conservative or a RINO to the House. Rep. Noem didn’t do a terrible job and in all likelihood, we won’t see an improvement.
Best Pick: Shantel Krebs
Worst Pick: Dusty Johnson
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The at large District is up for grabs with incumbent Kristie Noem not seeking reelection. This attracted three contenders battling for a solid red seat. The frontrunner is Dusty Johnson. Johnson is running as a Conservative should, and that includes an emphasis on fiscal responsibility. The biggest concern about Dusty Johnson is the likelihood of using the government to intervene unnecessarily into agriculture in the form or RFS and subsidies.
.@DustyforSD has an 18 percent lead in Argus Leader-KELO poll. More here: https://t.co/pOAoWwCWoi
— Dana Ferguson (@bydanaferguson) May 30, 2018
Next up is Shantel Krebs. Krebs is most certainly the Trumpist in the race, campaigning on Trump’s agenda. She’s endorsed by Steve King of Iowa. Then there’s the most controversial candidate Neal Tapio. Tapio has a very strong grasp on Islam and immigration. He is also the least known according to polling. Tapio also has a strong record in the South Dakota legislature. He is not the most viable candidate in this race.
Ultimately, Shantel Krebs is the most likely to be fiscally responsible in the House. The South Dakota GOP establishment has sent a lot of RINOs to DC and they want Johnson to win this race. He is also endorsed by the USA Today owned Argus Leader. Their endorsement basically because he is the most moderate. Read there endorsement:
You can’t effectively represent the entire state if you’re a one-trick pony like Tapio, who plays off ignorance and fear to advance a hateful anti-Muslim agenda. And Krebs has taken a sharp turn from her successful stint as Secretary of State, running hard to the right in an apparent attempt to lure Trump’s most steadfast supporters in South Dakota.
At times, the “extreme vetting” campaign pledges of Tapio and Krebs have played like a race to the bottom of the question, “Who can be the most xenophobic?”
Johnson stayed above that fray. That’s not to say he doesn’t have thoughts on immigration. It’s that his positions on border security are more nuanced and acknowledge the value of legal immigration while still looking for safeguards for abuse. His refusal to reach for a dog whistle enhances his status as a mature and moderate Republican voice.
This endorsement taints Dusty Johnson as a candidate, and on principle, the Conservative Pick should be his most viable opponent.
Conservative Pick: Shantel Krebs
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