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Next Meeting, New Facebook Page!

Hello, fellow Dems! We're meeting Friday night, 6 p.m., at Nicky's to discuss Tuesday's results and look ahead to 2012. Bring your thinking caps!

Also bring your Facebook account: we're adding the big social media! See the new Lake County Democrats (SD) page on Facebook for updates and discussion.

Parsleys Host Heidepriem Viewing Party Thursday Evening

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scott Heidepriem will present a half-hour documentary on his life and his campaign for governor Thursday on all of South Dakota's major local television stations. The program airs on our Sioux Fals stations at 6:30 p.m.

We invite all Lake County Democrats and other interested voters to join us for a viewing party at our headquarters, the "Parsley Barn"—also known as Scott and Val Parsley's place at 103 North Liberty Avenue in Madison. We'll provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and lemonade; if you can, please bring a salad or dessert to share with your fellow voters.

Here's a preview of the Heidepriem video:

October Meeting Friday the 1st: Meet Sheriff Candidate Jason Lurz

Our October meeting happens tomorrow, the 1st of the month, 6 p.m., at Nicky's. This meeting is our last regular meeting before the November 2 election (yup, it's that close!), so we'll have plenty to talk about.

Plus, candidate for Lake County sheriff Jason Lurz plans to drop by to say a few words about why we ought to vote for him. He's a Republican... but then so is everyone else running for sheriff! So come learn about the sheriff's race, and help us plan for victory in November!

Meet the Dems! Lake-Moody Fundraiser August 29

We Lake County Dems are getting together with our neighbors to host a big "Meet the Candidates" shindig:

• When: Sunday, August 29, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Where: Jim and Susan Thompson's place, located half-mile west from the I-29 Flandreau exit —Exit 114—on 230th Street.
• What's for dinner: Beef! BBQ beef sandwiches, plus a potpourri of salads and bars.
• Who'll be there: Lots of Dems, including candidates! We've invited everyone up and down the South Dakota Democratic ticket, including the local candidates for State Legislature and County Commission.
• What's the cost: $10 per person, $20 for an entire family. Naturally, you're welcome to drop a few more bills in the bucket to support Democratic victory in November!
  

For more information, give us a shout!

• Joan Stamm, Lake County Dems, 427-9388
• Clark Schmidtke, Moody County Dems, 428-4305

Then come enjoy Sunday dinner and conversation on August 29.

Crazy Days 2010 Straw Poll Results

The Lake County Democrats conducted a straw poll on Madison's Main Street Friday. 48 hardy political souls tossed ballots in the giant mayo jar. Here's how they voted on the U.S. House, South Dakota Governor, District 8 State Senate, and District 8 State House races:

Candidate	number	%
U.S. House
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D)	33	79%
Kristi Noem (R)	8	19%
B. Thomas Marking (I)	1	2%
S.D. Governor
Scott Heidepriem (D)	28	67%
Dennis Daugaard (R)	14	33%
District 8 Senate
Clark Schmidtke, Jr. (I)	19	48%
Russell Olson (R)	21	53%
District 8 House
Mitch Fargen (D)	32	74%
Gerald Lange (D)	27	63%
Patricia Stricherz (R)	3	7%
Jason Bjorklund (I)	10	23%

The participants in the poll identified their political affiliation thus:

Party	number	%
Democrat	23	48%
Republican	10	21%
None	10	21%
Independent	3	6%
Other	2	4%

Crazy Days 2010 Straw Poll: Vote on the Candidates!

The Lake County Democrats are at Madison's Crazy Days today. We'll be selling baked goods and other treats on the sidewalk on the North 100 block of Egan (check around Radio Shack!).

We'll also be conducting our annual Crazy Days Straw Poll! Folks from all political persuasions are welcome to cast a ballot for their favorite candidates. We're polling the November races for U.S. House, governor, and District 8 Senate and House. Come vote, come chat... and come drop some money in the kitty to help Dems win in November!