Posted on 03/20/2021 9:11:40 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
As RedState has covered (see here and here), Kristi Noem is in a bit of hot water with Republican voters over a decision to not sign a recently passed state ban on biological men competing in women’s sports. Noem sent the bill back with suggestions that some are alleging water the bill down too much. There’s also worry that the South Dakota governor is bending the knee to corporate interests that have levied threats behind the scenes.
This story has really broken out over the last day, and I’m seeing a lot of disapproval, including from people who I would have formerly considered Noem fans. The big question now is whether she’s sunk her 2024 chances before the campaign even started?
What a huge mistake ~ I’m talked to several cons who have written her off.
You can’t betray the base. Period.
Gov. Kristi Noem 'Misusing Her Executive Power' in Sending Back Bill Banning Trans Athletes from Women Sports https://t.co/7BwInxtUaL
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) March 20, 2021
The System makes it so easy, appealing, and profitable to comply. The System makes it miserable to rebel.
Only people with the courage to rebel will save this nation. Time to find out if @govkristinoem is ready for prime time. https://t.co/qyeU7KAekd
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) March 20, 2021
Another detail about this that doesn’t cut in Noem’s favor is that Amazon may be playing a factor. The local press has reported that there are worries that the tech giant could pull their support for a facility in Sioux Falls. If that turns out to be the case, Republicans are not going to take too kindly to bending the knee to Jeff Bezo’s ultra-woke corporation.
There are a lot of variables to consider here. I understand that Noem has to do what’s best for her state. Part of that is protecting investment in South Dakota’s economy, including attracting outfits like Amazon and the NCAA. Yet, I think when push comes to shove, there have to be lines drawn in the sand, and Noem must realize that.
There is nothing that turns Republican voters off more than politicians bending the knee to woke interests in a feeble attempt to garner favor. It’s not that logical reasons don’t exist for what Noem did here, but if standing up and stopping boys from dominating women’s sports isn’t worthy of a fight, then what is? Social issues matter to the GOP base, and once you betray that base, there’s no success to be had in the future.
In the grand scheme of things, this individual bill may not be that big of an issue. Rather, it’s the perception being put out here by Noem that is going to haunt her. If she can’t be counted on for this, can she be counted on for other priorities when the going gets tough? That’s the question a lot of Republican voters will be asking going forward, and it’s why her chances have likely taken a hit.
As to my personal opinion of whether Noem is done after this, I suspect it’s too early to count her out completely. There’s a lot of time left before the 2024 race truly starts, she’s a charismatic individual, and I do believe she’s still got an inside track to a vice-presidential nod. One mistake shouldn’t define her, as I do think she’s done a lot of good things. Yet, I believe this latest flub has put more distance between her and Ron DeSantis, with the latter being far more likely to gain the nomination. In other words, my reaction is mixed.
Of course, everything changes if Donald Trump decides to enter the fray anyway.
Between this idiotic stunt by her, and before that, Ted Cruz jetting off to Cancun, perhaps they’re just ‘clearing the field’ for Trump?
She has been pretty solid. Something is up.
“She has been pretty solid. Something is up.”
Apparently not when she was in Congress, though. Just another GOP corporate sellout, based on what I read.
Your denouncing Cruz for going to Cancun with his daughters says more about you than it does about Cruz. Pathetic. You, not Cruz.
“Kristi Noem May Have Blown up Her 2024 Chances Already” -
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Really now..
-Gov. DeSantis
As I see it, it’s looking like Noem’s reluctance to sign the legislation as passed stems from the feedback she has received from sources outside South Dakota on how the legislation might be received by interests outside the state — both corporate and others.
My reading of her Tweets tells me that there are some significant amount of feedback on what might happen to the state university sports teams in South Dakota at the hands of the NCAA.
The NCAA has created within its structure an “Office of Inclusion.”
INCLUDING THIS:
“Policies governing the participation of transgender students in athletics should comply with state
and federal laws protecting students from discrimination based on sex, disability, and gender identity and expression.”
This item from the NCAA effectively warns-off states from excluding transgender athletes’ participation in sports, according to their self-professed “gender identity.” Where a state takes such a step — which the NCAA will view as a violation of federal law on the subject — that state’s athletic teams are at risk of non-compliance with NCAA rules.
She is bending to the reality that the NCAA could sanction South Dakota universities obligated to follow South Dakota law, should she sign the legislation as written to include university athletics.
The NCAA has pointed to laws in Idaho and North Carolina as excuses to pull NCAA sanctioned events from those states. The next step in forcing compliance with the NCAA’s policy would be to preclude teams from offending states from participating in NCAA sanctioned events.
The NCAA is not a government body. It is nothing more than an “Association” — a voluntary membership organization of colleges and universities who AGREE to belong as members, and by virtue of that agreement make themselves subject to the rules and policies of the “Association” adopted by the members.
This means that the largest and richest colleges and universities in the country — the “citadels” and founding principals of “awokeness” in American society — dictate the terms of participation in the sporting events sanctioned by the NCAA.
As I see it, it’s looking like Noem’s reluctance to sign the legislation as passed stems from the feedback she has received from sources outside South Dakota on how the legislation might be received by interests outside the state — both corporate and others.
My reading of her Tweets tells me that there are some significant amount of feedback on what might happen to the state university sports teams in South Dakota at the hands of the NCAA.
The NCAA has created within its structure an “Office of Inclusion.”
INCLUDING THIS:
“Policies governing the participation of transgender students in athletics should comply with state
and federal laws protecting students from discrimination based on sex, disability, and gender identity and expression.”
This item from the NCAA effectively warns-off states from excluding transgender athletes’ participation in sports, according to their self-professed “gender identity.” Where a state takes such a step — which the NCAA will view as a violation of federal law on the subject — that state’s athletic teams are at risk of non-compliance with NCAA rules.
She is bending to the reality that the NCAA could sanction South Dakota universities obligated to follow South Dakota law, should she sign the legislation as written to include university athletics.
The NCAA has pointed to laws in Idaho and North Carolina as excuses to pull NCAA sanctioned events from those states. The next step in forcing compliance with the NCAA’s policy would be to preclude teams from offending states from participating in NCAA sanctioned events.
The NCAA is not a government body. It is nothing more than an “Association” — a voluntary membership organization of colleges and universities who AGREE to belong as members, and by virtue of that agreement make themselves subject to the rules and policies of the “Association” adopted by the members.
This means that the largest and richest colleges and universities in the country — the “citadels” and founding principals of “awokeness” in American society — dictate the terms of participation in the sporting events sanctioned by the NCAA.
“Your denouncing Cruz for going to Cancun with his daughters says more about you than it does about Cruz. Pathetic. You, not Cruz.”
Sorry for hurting your feelings.
I’m with Kristi Noem - steer into the skid and force the Communist Democrats to own this.
Not quite willing to throw her under the bus yet, but the engine’s running and I’m adjusting my rear view mirror.
She’s fine. Noem rocks. Her courage is real.
“I’m with Kristi Noem - steer into the skid and force the Communist Democrats to own this.”
I was with her, until she flipped on the issue and demanded that the bill be gutted, if sent to her at all.
Seek and Find, Thank you that explains a lot. I hope the good Governor won’t cave and will let her state stand out as a beacon of hope for the rest of the nation.
Recall that pence backed down on an Indiana LBQGT bill as governor in a very similar scenario.
I’m thinking DeSantis/Pompeo anyway.
More details in Epoch Times article:
“She is bending to the reality that the NCAA could sanction South Dakota universities obligated to follow South Dakota law, should she sign the legislation as written to include university athletics.”
Exactly. She’s has no principles she thinks are worth experiencing the slightest inconvenience over. And she certainly isn’t a leader. A leader would decide that they would sign this law, gather allies with other governors, and force the NCAA to bend to THEIR collective will.
She’s weak and unworthy of further consideration.
Russian roulette...bad spin.
Maybe she’s really a man.
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