More on Larry Pressler
My lengthy story on Larry Pressler would seem to offer all you want to know about the former South Dakota congressman and senator, but there is a lot more I didn’t write. Pressler said his primary two...
View ArticleJohn Thune, power and irony
The correct term is irony. And for once, it’s used correctly. John Thune’s elevation to the No. 3 spot in the Senate Republican leadership is remarkable, impressive, and yes, ironic. Thune gained a...
View ArticleJohnson retirement would match Mundt’s
It’s long been known as the Curse, or Kurse, of Karl. And no, Carl is not an option. Karl Mundt is the only South Dakotan elected to the Senate four times, winning 6-year terms in 1948 (when he took...
View ArticleTim Johnson’s secret to success
It’s not difficult to get things done, according to an old saying, if you don’t care who gets the credit. That may be a fitting tribute to Tim Johnson, one of three South Dakota Democrats who served...
View ArticleVIDEO: Interview with Larry Pressler
Here’s an excerpt from an editorial board meeting we conducted today with Larry Pressler. We’ll have a story about the interview in Saturday’s edition.
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