SD Young Dems in Chicago

The South Dakota chapter of the Young Democrats has just returned from the

Young Democrats of America Convention 2009.  It was a very productive

 trip for the Delegation. Reform for Indian Health Services is officially on the

YDA national platform, and Kristin Aschenbrenner, the SDYD President was

elected as the YDA Rural Caucus Secretary.  Congratulations to the SD Young Dems!

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Happy Birthday President Obama

  August 4th marks the 48th birthday for the 44th President. Amid a busy schedule,

President Obama took time to bring cupcakes to White House Correspondent Helen Thomas,who turned 89 today.  We wish the President, and Helen, a very happy birthday.

Clinton Brings 'em Home

Diplomacy is the victor in the successful return of two US journalists.  "Clinton expressed words of sincere apology to Kim Jong Il for the hostile acts committed by the two American journalists against the DPRK after illegally intruding into it," the news agency reported. "Clinton courteously conveyed to Kim Jong Il an earnest request of the U.S. government to leniently pardon them and send them back home from a humanitarian point of view.

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South Dakotans Receptive to Dem Message

An analysis of Gallup Poll Daily tracking data from the first six months of 2009 shows that South Dakotans are more receptive to the Democratic message and tend to lean Democratic. For the full report, click here.