Open Congress : Blog Articles for Sen. John Thune [R, SD]

Upon Further Review, Perhaps Thune Was a Better Pick Than Palin

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

A conservative commentator wonders if selecting our own Sen. John Thune might have been a better pick for Vice President than the barracuda/pit bull/hockey mom/Alaska law breaker Gov. Sarah Palin. From Russ Smith at Splice Today: Iâ€™m ...

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The Field in 2012

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

John Thune (SD Senator)- Thune is a likable Conservative, but he must overcome several problems if he hopes to run in 2012. Most importantly, he has to raise his profile. Barack Obama-style come-from-behind wins might be the norm in the ...

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Upon Further Review, Perhaps Thune Was a Better Pick Than Palin

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

Upon Further Review, Perhaps Thune Was a Better Pick Than Palin

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

Iâ€™m not especially taken by Palinâ€”given her shrillness and cloying â€œIâ€™m one of youâ€ shtick, it seems McCain wouldâ€™ve been better served by choosing a running mate like South Dakotaâ€™s Sen. John Thuneâ€”but the mediaâ€

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What's the Matter With Thomas Frank?

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

What Iâ€™m Politicing: A Republican Rally

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

Iâ€™m frustrated with Sen. McCain because I donâ€™t feel that he represents those principles. Iâ€™m frustrated with Sen. John Thune (my state Senator) because I feel as though he has strayed from those principles. So tonight, Dear Husband, ...

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Hog House or Hog Wash?

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

Senator John Thune knows the bitter bite of those bitter winds of change that blow over 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue ; drought relief, stuff like that. . . But the Republicans are fighting an uphill battle anyway. ...

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Following Obama's Campaign Contributions

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

Senator John Thune (R-SD) is now calling for all taxpayer monies to be ended to ACORN. For instance, last summer legislation was pushed through to 'rescue' mortgage holders, authorizing the Federal government to step in if ...

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Off To Washington DC

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

He mouthed some things about fiscal conservatism, invoked Reagan and even got off a good one-liner about how heâ€™d be about to win the Presidency if he looked like [South Dakota Senator] John Thune. But ultimately the crowdâ€™s cheering ...

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links for 2008-10-08

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

BetaNews | ISPs to Congress: Let us regulate our own privacy practices One small point of contention occurred when Sen. John Thune (R - SD) noticed the extreme similarity between the three ISPs positions and frameworks â€” besides a ...

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Thune: "Not a big surprise" that Schieffer is gone

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Republican Senator John Thune says it's probably only natural that the Canadian Pacific would want its own staff in leadership positions of the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad. It was announced today that Kevin Schieffer, ...

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Politics: Not so Usual

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Our last major senatorial election in 2004 saw Tom Daschle get ousted by John Thune, and it became one of the most watched contests in the nation, ranking right below the Bush vs. Kerry battle. We have statewide amendments and ...

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Debate Moves Team To SD

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

... Secret Service has had a good portion of the campus locked down the last couple days. So the University's Women's Cross Country Team, including Senator John Thune's daughter Brittany, has spent the last several days in South Dakota.

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Bailout Rage

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

A number of callers said they wanted to throw out every incumbent, including Senator John Thune. Thune's vote in support of the bailout greatly disappointed many of his long-time and loyal supporters, including me. ...

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Interview: John Thune Wants Financial System Changed

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

In an interview with KSFY's Drew Sandholm, the Senator shares his thoughts on the economy, the VP debate, and if McCain is coming back to SD.

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No mas! no mas!

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

But, back to the vote on the bailout...con-gress critter John Thune voted for the bailout, cuz, he is a representative of the class of liberal leaning conservatives that have come to power. He is bought, and owned, by the ethanol crowd, ...

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USS Intrepid passing Statue of Liberty

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Senator John Thune interviews his father, Harold Thune, as part of the Veterans' History Project. Harold describes "Landing on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid." Tags : Harold USS Aircraft Thune Intrepid John WWII Carrier ...

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uss intrepid - Veterans History Project - John & Harold Thune (8 ...

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Veterans History Project - John & Harold Thune (6) (03:55) Senator John Thune interviews his father, Harold Thune, as part of the Veterans' History Project. Receiving the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. ...

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uss intrepid - The Intrepid is Back!

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senator John Thune interviews his father, Harold Thune, as part of the Veterans' History Project. Harold describes "Life on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. Hot Trend from World - http://utube.smashits.com ...

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Who Will Be Second in Command?

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senator John Thune of South Dakota: Former three-term congressman. GOP Chief Deputy Whip. Serves on several committees including the Senate Armed Services Committees. Pros: Young (47) and very well liked by the Republican base. ...

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