Have read the bill and her letter. The letter is unconvincing. She makes a couple of legitimate grammatical corrections, but then guts the bill as regards application to collegiate athletics and (altogether workable) enforcement mechanisms. It is an improper use of the style and form veto. She did it not because of advice from legal scholars — a smokescreen excuse — but because she was pressured, directly and through her staff, by the Chamber of Commerce and other business interests.
She did it not because of advice from legal scholars — a smokescreen excuse — but because she was pressured, directly and through her staff, by the Chamber of Commerce and other business interests.
Noem reportedly shut out supporters of the bill for weeks while she crafted a CYA surrender with corporate lobbyists and her staff. If that doesn’t show you which team she is playing for nothing will.