Herseth Touts Health Care Opposition
Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) is highlighting her opposition to health care legislation in her campaign's first ad, becoming the latest Dem to run away from one of her party's signature legislative achievements.
"I'm as determined to be an independent voice for South Dakota today, as I was then," Herseth Sandlin says after replaying her first campaign ad from '04. "It's why I voted against the bailouts and a trillion-dollar health care plan, but for expanding renewable energy and improving veterans' benefits."
Herseth Sandlin has built a record as one of the most conservative Dems in Congress. But her state remains red, and anger at national Dems could help GOPers win the seat, even if Herseth Sandlin's record is more in line with her constituents.
GOPers are excited about state Rep. Kristi Noem (R), who won a surprise victory over 2 better-known and better-funded candidates in the June 8 primary. Noem has been named an NRCC "Young Gun," meaning the party will give her fundraising and campaign assistance.
After the jump, Herseth Sandlin's first ad.
Herseth Sandlin's ad, "A lot's changed":
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