
Reporter and columnist for @inforum, and host of the Plain Talk podcast. Tip? Email [email protected]
North Dakota, USA
Joined March 2008
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New Plain Talk debate: ND Public Service Commission incumbent Jill Kringstad faces off against Dem-NPL challenger Scot Kelsh. We dive into climbing utility bills, massive energy projects, and landowner rights.
Watch Ep. 753 here: youtube.com/watch?v=yl66fJTf…
#NDPol #NorthDakota
It's not just blind partisanship shielding North Dakota from the national blue wave. It’s that our Republicans actually govern like adults, not the MAGA fringe.
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What's missing from the case against the candidates is any evidence that the disputed petition signatures were anything more than incomplete.
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Should taxpayer money fund school meals at private institutions? Measure 2 proponents and opponents clash over universal student benefits versus public spending limits in North Dakota.
Watch the full debate here: youtube.com/watch?v=mIcQALGt…
#NDpol #Measure2 #NorthDakota #PlainTalk
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Policy or fundamental principle? Bob Harms argues constitutional amendments should not dictate daily state budget spending like Measure 2. Rep. Zac Ista says legislative refusal left voters with no alternative.
Full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=mIcQALGt…
#NDpol #Measure2 #NorthDakota #PlainTalk
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Universal benefit or targeted assistance? Rep. Zac Ista calls Measure 2 a targeted relief measure saving families up to $1,000 per student, while Bob Harms warns of fiscal strain and unnecessary state subsidies.
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#NDpol #Measure2 #NorthDakota #PlainTalk
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Roughly $2 million in unpaid school meal debt sits in North Dakota school districts. Rep. Zac Ista says Measure 2 wipes out student lunch debt; Bob Harms argues legislative policy is the correct fix.
Full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=mIcQALGt…
#NDpol #Measure2 #NorthDakota #PlainTalk
The teacher bonuses proposal should be considered on its own merits rather than on the party affiliation of those who came up with it.
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Should ND constitutional amendments require a 60% vote to pass?
Proponent James Kerian and opponent Dustin Gawrylow debate the 60% threshold and out-of-state spending on Plain Talk.
Full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=Xyh2fWUe…
#NDpol #Measure1 #PlainTalk #NDpolitics
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Are constitutional rights in North Dakota under threat?
Measure 1 proponent James Kerian and opponent Dustin Gawrylow debate the implications on the Plain Talk podcast.
Full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=Xyh2fWUe…
#NDpol #Measure1 #PlainTalk #NDpolitics
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Measure 1 proponent James Kerian and opponent Dustin Gawrylow debate campaign spending and regulations around the proposed constitutional amendment during the Plain Talk debate.
Full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=Xyh2fWUe…
#NDpol #Measure1 #CampaignFinance #PlainTalk
Rob Port retweeted
Protecting North Dakota's constitution: Is Measure 1 the answer?
Proponent James Kerian and opponent Dustin Gawrylow debate both sides on Plain Talk.
Full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=Xyh2fWUe…
#NDpol #Measure1 #NDconstitution #PlainTalk
North Dakota has massive financial reserves that are an attractive target for the lobbyists and activists who want you to vote against Measure 1.
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In the ND Ag Commissioner debate, Vern Thompson (D) questions incumbent Doug Goehring (R) on whether state leadership serves special interests or working producers.
Watch the full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=LtE-H5C5…
#NDPol #PlainTalk #DougGoehring #VernThompson
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Vern Thompson (D) asks incumbent Doug Goehring (R) a direct question: "Why didn't you prepare?"
A heated exchange on crisis management in ND agriculture.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=LtE-H5C5…
#NDPol #PlainTalk #AgCommissioner #DougGoehring #VernThompson
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AI regulation isn't just about tech—it's national security.
Doug Goehring (R) and Vern Thompson (D) discuss safeguarding Ag tech and farmer data.
Full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=LtE-H5C5…
#AIRegulation #NationalSecurity #NDPol #PlainTalk
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"Born of faith and resilience."
Doug Goehring (R) and Vern Thompson (D) honor the strength of North Dakota's farming and ranching communities.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=LtE-H5C5…
#Agriculture #NorthDakota #NDPol #PlainTalk
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Eminent domain & land use in ND: Vern Thompson (D) and Doug Goehring (R) debate protecting landowners vs. supporting energy infrastructure.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=LtE-H5C5…
#NDPol #LandRights #DougGoehring #VernThompson
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Corporate subsidies under scrutiny: Vern Thompson (D) calls out "sweetheart deals" while Doug Goehring (R) defends value-added Ag incentives.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=LtE-H5C5…
#NDPol #Taxpayers #DougGoehring #VernThompson




