Election Day was honey sweet for Democrats nationwide, but not for Democrats here at home. It never will be until we learn one very simple lesson: Tell the truth about who you are and what you believe.

In Texas, Democrat James Talarico did that and was rewarded for his honesty. Ditto for Democrats from Maine to Iowa to even South Carolina and Mississippi.

But in South Dakota, Democrats continued their decades-long delusion that they could win only by pretending they are something they are not.

VIEWPOINT | Sioux Falls has to keep thinking like a growing city

Guest column by Jeff Griffin, president and CEO, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

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Linda Mellegard54 minutes ago

Amen, Peter…You articulated very well what Democrats especially in SD need to do. It is going to need to be new, younger, smart, hopeful, enthusiastic leaders…with vision for the future of our state & country. It will be challenging work…

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The Heart of Everything1 hour ago

I’d add we must be above all truthful. When you have a problem that necessitates all US air traffic be grounded and the administration’s explanation is that it’s Biden’s fault, and it includes no explanation of what actually happened beyond some “new systems overwhelmed old systems” bullshit, one can no longer believe anything the administration says, we must tell the truth and demand truthfulness from those we elect. Yes, let’s fight and do so not by name-calling but by demanding the truth.

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