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from Past and present Governor candidates from South Dakota (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Billie Sutton: Strong conservative history on abortion. Billie Sutton: Moderate with pro-gun and pro-life stances. Jamie R. Smith: I think abortion should be rare but legal. Kristi Noem: No mother should be pressured into ending a child's life. Marty Jackley: AdWatch: Protect the unborn. Steven Haugaard: Right to life exists from conception to natural death. Jamie R. Smith: Uphold state abortion ban: no exceptions for rape or incest. Kristi Noem: Focus on doctors breaking the law; ban telemedicine abortion. Kristi Noem: Supreme Court gave authority back to the states to decide. Kristi Noem: Pro-life, although South Dakotans support right to choose. Jon Hansen: Vice president of South Dakota Right to Life. |
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Budget & Economy Billie Sutton: Plan for robust economic development statewide. Jamie R. Smith: Promoting sustainable growth will be prioritized. Steven Haugaard: Federal dependency can be limited, we are a 'welfare state'. Jon Hansen: End executive branch "slush fund" for business loans. |
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Civil Rights Billie Sutton: Indian Country will have a seat at the table. Kristi Noem: Bars transgender athletes from women's sports. Steven Haugaard: Radical transgender ideology rejects parental rights. Jamie R. Smith: Critical race theory not a problem in South Dakota schools. Dusty Johnson: Voted against bill codifying same-sex/interracial marriage. |
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Corporations Jon Hansen: No more corporate welfare; let's get back to free market. |
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Crime Steven Haugaard: We've neglected budgeting for prisons, probation, parole. Jon Hansen: Prisoners should serve their entire sentences. |
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Drugs Billie Sutton: We're not going to incarcerate our way out of this. Jamie R. Smith: Recreational marijuana should be legalized in South Dakota. Marty Jackley: We must explain consequences of legalized marijuana. Marty Jackley: Double headline - Already Done. Marty Jackley: Congress has failed us on drugs; keep drug dealers out. Marty Jackley: Bolster rehabilitation and mental health programs for drugs. Larry Rhoden: Operation: Prairie Thunder achieve record drug bust. |
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Education Billie Sutton: Strong economy and workforce start with the right education. Jamie R. Smith: The first thing we should do in our budget is pay teachers. Steven Haugaard: I will oppose Critical Race Theory in our classrooms. Steven Haugaard: We must cut unnecessary expenditures for higher education. Jon Hansen: Promote competition among educational options. |
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Energy & Oil Billie Sutton: Must invest in energy efficiency options to move forward. Kristi Noem: Get these American-first energy supplies back online. Jon Hansen: Only thing to be sequestered are "leftist climate policies". Larry Rhoden: Signs bill derailing world's largest carbon capture project. |
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Environment Billie Sutton: Listen to all parties to protect pheasant hunting habitats. Marty Jackley: Legislature decides recreational use of non-meandered waters. |
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Foreign Policy Larry Rhoden: Defend South Dakota from Evil Foreign Governments. |
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Free Trade Billie Sutton: Better trade deals, not trade wars and tariffs. Dennis Daugaard: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Kristi Noem: Supports trade deal with Mexico/Canada. Steven Haugaard: Don't export unprocessed agricultural products, do it here. Dusty Johnson: Targeted tariffs helpful in building some domestic industry. Larry Rhoden: Trusts Trump on making tariffs work out well. |
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Government Reform Billie Sutton: Clean up entrenched system & champion good government. Kristi Noem: Summoned employee who denied daughter's license. Steven Haugaard: We need transparent leadership, not CDC/White House dictates. Kristi Noem: So many serious election integrity concerns in 2020 election. Jon Hansen: Shorten time to get signatures for ballot questions. |
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Gun Control Billie Sutton: Supports open carry for guns and extra handgun training. Jamie R. Smith: We should have a concealed carry permit in the state. Marty Jackley: Double headline - Already Done. Steven Haugaard: Founders understood evil people/tyrants part of our world. |
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Health Care Billie Sutton: Look for ways to get health care coverage to all citizens. Billie Sutton: Our aging veterans will continue receiving high quality care. Jamie R. Smith: Expanding Medicaid crucial to our rural communities. Kristi Noem: COVID: vaccine passports are oppressive and un-American. Steven Haugaard: Never compel citizens to receive medical treatments. Jamie R. Smith: COVID face coverings keeps people healthy & businesses open. Kristi Noem: Won't vote for Medicaid expansion; will implement if passed. Kristi Noem: No to Medicaid expansion; $80 million cost is too high. Kristi Noem: Listen to healthcare professionals for COVID policy. Larry Rhoden: Construct new facility for women with substance use disorder. |
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Homeland Security Larry Rhoden: Support our dedicated military members and veterans. |
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Immigration Steven Haugaard: Spanish-language driver's test would dilute our population. Jon Hansen: Individuals in the country illegally should "self-deport". Larry Rhoden: Imperative that migrant farm workers are here legally. |
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Jobs Billie Sutton: Exodus of talent is the price paid when offering low wages. Kristi Noem: Keep right-to-work laws instead of labor unions. |
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Principles & Values Billie Sutton: Hard work, honesty, and integrity to improve status quo. Billie Sutton: More important to live by God's plan than by his own plan. Billie Sutton: Celebrate all of South Dakota's cultures and traditions. Jamie R. Smith: Public leaders should be able to reach across the aisle. Kristi Noem: Leader of 4-H and Farm Service Agency. Steven Haugaard: Our rights under assault by the extreme progressive left. Steven Haugaard: I pledge to you I will put South Dakotans first. Dusty Johnson: Faith, family and freedom are pillars of our nation. Jon Hansen: State motto isn't just a slogan; it's our way of life. |
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Social Security Billie Sutton: Find ways to prioritize care for our elders in our budget. |
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Tax Reform Billie Sutton: Examine where tax dollars are being spent and if wisely. Jamie R. Smith: Pushed for years to repeal state's 4.5% tax on food sales. Kristi Noem: Repeal state's 4.5% tax on food sales. Jon Hansen: Cut property taxes for homeowners by at least 50 percent. Larry Rhoden: Allow counties to impose sales tax to lower property taxes. Larry Rhoden: Take "the pledge" and remove flexibility. |
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Technology Billie Sutton: Investment in infrastructure is one measure to grow economy. |
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War & Peace Marty Jackley: Double headline - Already Done. |
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Welfare & Poverty Steven Haugaard: Engage churches, organizations to handle family issues. |
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