Kristi Noem is Turning Heads

Last week when 3rd quarter campaign fundraising figures were released, big news came out of South Dakota. Republican challenger, Kristi Noem, running against Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, has raised over $1 million, in a district that has some of the least expensive television markets in the US, which means that cash could go far! This is also the 3rd quarter amount raised of any Congressional candidate.

Studying and watching Kristi Noem, I am very impressed. Her life story is quite compelling, returning home after the unfortunate death of her father, to run the family's ranch. While still running the ranch, she has experience in politics as a South Dakota State Representative and holds many conservative positions. She stands up well against her "Conservative Democrat" (kind of an oxymoron if you ask me) opponent in Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin. Maybe in thinking of recent history in South Dakota, but also because Kristi Noem is an articulate candidate who is running a strong campaign and producing direct, yet humorous political ads, Democrats are running scared and are trying to use her driving record to destroy her. That is a stretch (considering many in New Jersey ignored Jim McGreevey's driving record when he ran for governor) and South Dakota voters will not be interested in tickets, but instead will be interested on who can properly reform healthcare, advocate for smaller government, cut taxes and protect the nation.

I like Kristi Noem's chances and think she will be good leader and representative for South Dakota's "At-Large" Congressional District, while gaining a lot of positive attention from those in the media and Republican Party.