The practice has raised ethical concerns. Now, a complaint about Ted Cruz’s own campaign buying his books has triggered questions about self-enrichment.

This was a weird report to see, as it appears that the South Dakota Republican Party has abandoned using their federal account for much of anything, despite it

I notice the South Dakota GOP is holding its three-day convention at the Monument in Rapid City June 25–27. The SDGOP's convention registration page emphasizes that the Monument doesn't allow any outside food or drink, so participants can't pack a few sandwiches or apples or granola bars in their backpacks to power through the committee meetings. So how much will it cost for delegates to sustain themselves on event center meals for three days of action-packed Republicanizing?

Back in June, when Toby Doeden won only 30.6% of the GOP primary vote and had to face second-place primary finisher Gov. Larry Rhoden in a runoff, Doeden called the runoff requirement "silly" and "ridiculous". Doeden's crushing defeat in yesterday's runoff shows that South Dakota's rarely used runoff rule exists for a very good reason: to prevent a widely unpopular candidate from winning a party's nomination.

Lindsey Graham's death and Mitch McConnell's hospitalization raise concerns for the GOP. McConnell's resignation before term end at 56% YES.

The wingnuts may be coalescing behind Toby Doeden in the Republican gubernatorial runoff. Bob Mercer notes that former House Speaker and radical right-winger Steve Haugaard officially nominated Lance Russell for Attorney General at last Saturday's SDGOP convention. Former Governor and epitome of Main Street mainstreamism Dennis Daugaard officially backed Austin Hoffman for A.G. Mercer doesn't mention who moved John Fitzgerald's nomination in that race.

Speaking of Republicans campaigning for more government regulation against min(o)rs, SDGOP National Committeeman and Watertown Mayor Ried Holien is working with his City Council to ban young people from buying THC products: The Watertown City Council unanimously directed City staff to prepare a focused ordinance that will prohibit the sale, purchase, and possession of psychoactive, hemp-derived products to individuals under the age of 21.

South Dakota's election denialists are turning on Secretary of State Monae Johnson. After helping the underqualified Johnson oust incumbent and Republican favorite Steve Barnett at the 2022 SDGOP convention, the Trumpists at South Dakota Canvassing are running rookie Rep. Heather Baxter (R-34/Rapid City) for South Dakota's top election official: Rep. Heather Baxter of Rapid City said on Monday she’s running…