George McGovern at 100

One hundred years ago today, George Stanley McGovern was born in the small South Dakota town of Avon. McGovern’s life … More

SD’s “Million Vote Club”

There are many ways to measure South Dakota’s top political figures. This blog has in the past attempted a few: … More

U.S. Senator John Thune announced today that he will seek a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate. The announcement … More

This morning, Tom Lawrence has an excellent historical article, looking at U.S. Senator John Thune’s upcoming decision as to whether … More

This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2018 general election. The 2020 election marks … More

This is an update of a post that was done prior to the 2016 general election. The South Dakota Republican … More

This is the fourth of several posts previewing the Tuesday election through a historical lens. The first part was an introduction; the second … More

This is the third of several posts previewing the Tuesday election through a historical lens. The first part was an introduction and the … More