As gas prices continue to rise, with no relief in sight, Obama and the rest of the Democrats are desperately trying to convince the American people that it is not their fault. However, there seems to be a correlation between rising gas prices and falling poll numbers as more people are starting to realize that …
Category Archive: Thune
Feb 28
Obama Policies Threaten America’s Energy Boom
The President has been out on the campaign trail trying to take credit for the recent boom in domestic energy. In reality, it was the innovation and investment of the private sector that have created the boom.From Sen. John Thune via Politico The energy policies this president has adopted are jeopardizing the progress we have …
Feb 16
Thune, Noem Pan President’s Budget
The President recently unveiled his new budget and it is exactly what you would expect from this President. Sure he gives good speeches, he talks about job creation and reducing spending, but his actions have clearly shown when it comes to the economy he just doesn’t get it. From The Rapid City Journal Sen. John …
Feb 09
Sen. Thune Fights To Keep Keystone XL Alive
Sen. Thune and other Republicans have been doing a good job of trying to keep the Keystone XL project alive. In a recent interview, Thune discussed what strategies might move the project forward in spite of the President’s recent decision to postpone the project. From The Chicago Tribune “My guess is that there will be an …
Feb 01
SD’s Congressional Voice Gets Bigger
Sen. Thune was recently chosen to be the Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference by his fellow Republican Senators. . The Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference is the number three leadership position for Senate Republicans and is tasked with spearheading messaging efforts for the conference. This new leadership position for Sen. Thune will ensure that …
Jan 26
Sen. Thune Reacts To President’s Speech
There should be no surprise that Obama is good at giving speeches. That is how he got elected, however saying something is not the same as doing something. Barack Obama’s record speaks for itself. Sen. Thune has done a good job of bringing some South Dakota perspective to the Presidents speech/campign comercial. From KDLT News …
Jan 24
Senator Thune Discussses Debt Threat in Town Hall Meeting
In a recent Town Hall meeting, Sen. Thune discussed the upcoming legislative session and one of the biggest problems facing Americans, our huge national debt. Thune pointed out that our debt is the root of many of our economic troubles. He also outlined what steps need to be taken to get America back on track. From …
Jan 15
THUNE: Restoring America’s Economic Standing In The World
It has been 3 years since President Obama was inaugurated, are we better off then we were 3 years ago? Sen. Thune makes a good point, that the numbers don’t lie. Since Obama took office, 1.1 million more americans are unemployed, the number of food stamp recipients is up 45% and gas prices are up …
Dec 27
Who Does Tim Johnson Represent?
Twice in the last few weeks, Sen. Johnson had the chance to do the right thing and take steps towards controlling the federal deficit and balancing the budget. Instead, Johnson voted No on both versions of the Balanced Budget Amendment. His record on this issue shows how out of touch he is. South Dakota has …
Dec 18
Thune: Obama’s Delay on Keystone ‘Ironic’
What does the Keystone XL pipeline mean? 20,000 real ready to go “shovel ready” jobs, increased tax revenue and increased energy independence. So why wont Obama make a decision?
