Constant Conservative (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
I’m glad to see that Senator Thune is the co-sponsor of a piece of legislation which should effectively shortstop the reintroduction of the appallingly unfair Fairness Doctrine: Senators Jim DeMint (R-SC) and John Thune (R-SD) have introduced the Broadcaster Freedom Act (S. 34) today. The bill aims to prevent a return to the Fairness Doctrine, which [...]
Hog House Blog (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
… Hoghouse attempting to get current temperature reading from Hell By Denise Ross If the story of John Thune and Tim Johnson becoming friends weren’t enough to blow your mind, ponder the spectre of Thune and Tom Daschle escorting Tim Johnson down the aisle to be sworn in to his 3rd term in the US Senate. (I [...]
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
Tom Daschle and John Thune were once political adversaries, but time seems to have paved over the bitterness as the two were spotted shaking hands and patting each other on the back. WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle returned “home” Tuesday to the Senate floor and stood alongside a bitter adversary to watch [...]
South Dakota Politics (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
... the whole thing and see Rod Dreher (hat tip) and the Handmade Toy Alliance for more info. I note John Thune, Tim Johnson and Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin all voted for this law that will apparently stop the Salvation Army, for example, from selling used childrens clothes and toys. Contact them and ask them to change this law.
Hog House Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
... I seem to recall some discussion about overhauling America’s entire health care system. When even John Thune isn’t conservative enough for James Dobson - at least on abortion, and when the GOP is asking itself whether hammering away on these social issues has left it weakened, how much success will Focus on the Family find with its call to arms? They’ll probably get a “No” vote out...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, who lost re-election to John Thune in 2004, returned to the chamber today as the escort for Senator Tim Johnson, who was just re-elected after suffering a stroke a few years ago. Mr. Daschle, whose top aides went on to become prominent campaign strategists for Barack Obama, also will be assuming a critical post as the health policy czar....
The Caucus (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, who lost re-election to John Thune in 2004, returned to the chamber today as the escort for Senator Tim Johnson, who was just re-elected after suffering a stroke a few years ago. Mr. Daschle, whose top aides went on to become prominent campaign strategists for Barack Obama, also will be assuming a critical post as the health policy czar....
Sibby Online (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
... responsibility." And so much for Obama leading the cause of uniting America: Republican Sen. John Thune is unhappy Democrats have been working on the stimulus bill on their own, and he's worried they won't hold public hearings or seek Republican input. He said he was heartened by a comment Friday from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., that the Senate probably won't take the...
