Senator John Thune

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Here’s how Politico characterized Ds’ election bill this am: “It’s always been a messaging bill — a check-the-box move allowing party leaders to tell the left they tried.” That’s not a GOP politician saying it. That’s from a paper that covers Capitol Hill day in and day out. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Once you pull back the curtain on Ds' “election integrity” bill, it’s nothing more than a move to help Ds win elections. It would force states to turn over elections to D.C. bureaucrats. I don’t think Speaker Pelosi & Sen. Schumer should be governing South Dakota’s elections. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Today's vote summed up: Republicans believe that states have the authority *under the Constitution* to conduct elections & decisions are better when they're made closer to the people. Dems believe Washington bureaucrats are better positioned to make decisions. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Dems’ election bill would corrupt our election system. Election legislation should be focused on building voter confidence in the fairness of our electoral system – not undermining it. This deserves to be rejected, & I expect the Senate will do just that. https://t.co/DFjHIL0DHE — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

There are so many reasons to vote against Ds’ election bill that it's hard to name them all. This bill would not only loosen voter fraud protections, it would direct billions of taxpayer dollars to political campaigns. The speaker herself admitted it would help Ds win elections. https://t.co/CDuqN4kLFM — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

If Ds were to get their election bill passed, current senators’ campaigns could receive more than $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars. Yes, this bill would use Americans' hard-earned money to fund yard signs & attack ads. GOP will reject. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

The great thing about being a father is the chance to be a grandfather. #FathersDay https://t.co/ewqDIGdYQq — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Honored to speak at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention today in Yankton. Each of our veterans stepped up and volunteered to protect our country. We owe them an extreme debt of gratitude. https://t.co/MNORGGizAO — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

We’ve done bipartisan infrastructure bills before, and we can do it again. Democrats need to come to the table and work with Republicans in a serious way. https://t.co/ag24NPBsnW — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Had the chance to catch up with students from Spearfish, Dell Rapids, and Roosevelt schools in Washington this week. They were great sports about the hot weather and the many miles of walking visitors have to do in Washington. https://t.co/R499ibOl3v — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Had the chance to catch up with students from Spearfish, Del Rapids, and Roosevelt schools in Washington this week. They were great sports about the hot weather and the many miles of walking visitors have to do in Washington. https://t.co/d60ikkAl27 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Spoke to Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh today to urge @USDA to take action to ensure integrity in the cattle market & provide producers relief through emergency CRP haying and grazing. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

RT @CTIA: “[During the pandemic, U.S networks] exceeded expectations – and vindicated the United States’ light-tough regulatory approach to… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

If Dems had their way, you'll need an ID to: cash a check drive a car see a doctor pick up an online grocery order rent an apartment get married apply for SNAP, social security, unemployment adopt a pet pick up a prescription donate blood rent a scooter But not to vote ... ? https://t.co/gCT7vtaAuT — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Be careful, this 180 could make your head spin: Early concerns from GOP that COVID19 could have leaked from a Wuhan lab were quickly dubbed a “conspiracy theory” by Big Tech & mainstream media. But once a Dem admin says it's possible, BigTech/MSM seem fully on board. Coincidence? https://t.co/t4wJGD00dG — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

There is no free society without the free exchange of ideas. Period. More and more we’re seeing a preferred narrative being advanced, with opinions outside of that preferred narrative being censored or marginalized — especially from Big Tech. https://t.co/C9hCV945dm — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

S.D. ranchers deserve to know if cattle markets have been manipulated by meatpackers. I’m glad @SenateAgGOP has agreed to my request & decided to hold a hearing on this important issue. I look forward to using this hearing to help get the answers our ranchers & consumers deserve. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

RT @craiglibis: Our SD delegation was nice enough to stop & say hi to the Dell Rapids/ St Mary kids that are in DC. Thanks! ⁦@SenJohnThune⁩… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

.@SenateCommerce unanimously supported my autonomous vehicle legislation in 2017. Today, Ds blocked it. Nothing has changed – but Ds are now bowing to pressure from special interest groups to squash my bill. If we don’t get on top of this issue, China will happily take the lead. https://t.co/b0GKgqouSa — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

If your bill seems higher these days, you aren’t imagining it. Inflation is at its highest level in nearly 13 yrs. Experts agree that Democrats' big-government spending spree is contributing, but Democrats aren’t listening & the big $$ proposals keep rolling in. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Great time welcoming recent graduates of Sisseton HS to Washington. Great Qs as always. We talked about what smaller states like South Dakota can do to attract and retain talented young folks like themselves – including by promoting emerging tech & fostering entrepreneurship. https://t.co/pjFqLlCfCk — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

RT @RepDustyJohnson: With 95% of SD experiencing drought conditions, feed shortages are a major concern among producers. Today, @SenJohnThu… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

It doesn’t take an economic expert to see what this chart clearly shows. Since Ds have taken control in Washington, the price of everything from bikes to bacon has shot up. Ds need to take a hard look at what their policies are doing to the economy & stop forcing wild spending. https://t.co/LyXH09skmR — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Inflation is up, job openings are unfilled, and our deficit is ballooning, but the Democrats remain fanatically committed to expanding government – and taxing Americans – and they’re not slowed down by little details like damaging the economy. https://t.co/KpOhU5DZmB — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

RT @SenShelby: .@USGAO's decision today makes clear that there are two sets of rules when it comes to executing funds appropriated by Congr… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Another blow to our border security. We’re in the third month of record-high border crossings, and the administration still isn’t taking it seriously. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

Happy birthday to @USArmy, proudly rolling along for 246 years. We owe a debt of gratitude to every American who has served to defend our freedoms. #ArmyBirthday Learn more about #Army history 👇🏻 https://t.co/VC25gWtYQW — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

For 244 years, the American flag has flown proudly in every corner of our nation. It has seen us through times of peace and times of unrest. It is our sacred symbol of freedom & justice – and a reminder of every American hero who’s sacrificed to protect those ideals. #FlagDay https://t.co/3J0eVr6LEH — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

We are one of three countries in the world that operate a strategic bomber. The other two countries? Russia & China. We can’t afford to cede any ground. The B-21 mission at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota will be an essential part of our future national security & military posture. https://t.co/ZhoyPvvVB9 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator John Thune @SenJohnThune

A positive step forward. COVID-19 & recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted concerns about concentrating meat processing at a small number of plants. Next: my Strengthening Local Processing Act would lower barriers for more CIS programs to open market access for ranchers. — PolitiTweet.org