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%