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Candidate Responses
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Why should voters support me? I have thought about that a lot. There are, without a doubt, people who know more about politics than I do. However, I think this should be a race about people, not politics and so I entered this race. Why did I do that? Because I've watched politics in Dist 32 for years and I've seen that people who are Democrats, who are very good candidates, don't get elected here. So why is it different this year? Why would I step out and do this risky thing like put myself out there for everyone to decide how smart, capable, or attractive I am or am not? Because I have been to Pierre, I have watched the legislature in session and I've decided that these people do not have some magic power or ability that I don't have. They just did what I'm doing, they took the risk to participate in a full and real way.They are good caring citizens who, like me, want to make a difference. They are also caught up in a system that seems to be broken. Through the legislation of the last session, we have created a situation in SD where people are tremendously divided over very personal issues, issues that should never have been decided by the government. That's why I entered the race; I am concerned about the direction our legislature has taken us; the agenda appears to be driven by an ultra conservative group who wants to focus on personal issues rather than state issues, such as funding our schools, providing health care to women and children, jobs that pay a living wage, energy, and health insurance. So what do I bring to the table as a candidate? I bring the skills of a listener, who believes that people are best represented when they are listened to respectfully, and issues are studied from many different perspectives. I am a person of faith and I believe my particular approach to my spiritual values should be practiced by me in a very private way; I do not expect anyone else to follow my path nor do I wish to be forced into or referred to as a sinner for not following anothers. I love Jesus, the Jew, but also all the Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddists, and the pagans, too. I respect people of all faiths, or lack of faith, just where they are. I think that's what we all want is the chance to be who we are and live in a society that allows us to be who we are.It doesn't feel like this is happening in SD.
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Posted By Suzan Nolan on October 14, 2006 14:57
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This election is about restoring balance to the legislature. I think we can all agree that a legislature unbalanced by representatives who all think and believe the same way does not provide for healthy discussion and reasonable laws. If you believe that we need a healthier balance for the 2007 session, then it makes sense to vote for a reasonable, rational democrat like me, regardless of your registered party affiliation.
You can feel confident that I have the educational background to craft good public policy and solid, real-world, experience in business, healthcare, education and community service. I have a strong, clear, common-sense voice that I will use to speak up for you.
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Posted By Pam Hemmingsen on October 17, 2006 17:43
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