MATT VARILEK
STAFF BLOG REPUBLIC INSIDER Tim Johnson's advice: Stay in the middle
Sen. Tim Johnson said he isn't in the business of helping the Republican Party, but he did offer a few thoughts about its tough Election Night, nationally that is. The problem with the Republicans wa...
Posted on 11/20/12 at 6:17 PM
Varilek warns of expired farm bill’s consequences
Noem official dismisses opponent’s comments, calls them political maneuvering.
By Tom Lawrence , October 05, 2012
Varilek: Noem skipped hearing on school lunches
Congresswoman was in SD for Guard sendoff ceremony and missed hearing.
By Tom Lawrence , October 04, 2012
Varilek had shares in Big Oil company he criticizes
Firm’s PAC has donated campaign funds to Noem.
By Tom Lawrence , October 03, 2012
Noem attendance again raised as issue in congressional race
Two members of the South Dakota congressional delegation were under fire Wednesday for missed meetings.
By Tom Lawrence , September 27, 2012
Varilek attacks Noem again for missed meetings
Congresswoman defends actions, saying committee assignments conflict.
By Staff reports , September 26, 2012
Poll: Noem opens lead of nine points
Noem leads 50.8 to 42 percent, according to a Friday release from Nielson Brothers Polling, of Sioux Falls. In a July poll by the same firm, she led by two points, 47.4 to 45.6 percent.
By Tom Lawrence , September 22, 2012
Poll: Noem opens 9-point lead in House race
Noem leads 50.8 to 42.0 percent, according to a release from Nielson Brothers Polling, of Sioux Falls. In a July poll by the same firm, she led 47.4 to 45.6 percent.
By Tom Lawrence , September 21, 2012
Debate dodging, bumper stickers, illegal staffing allegations color SD’s House race
While the future of the farm bill, Medicare and other major issues have been discussed during the campaign between Rep. Kristi Noem and Matt Varilek, Varilek v. Noem other, lesser issues have been tossed around as well.
By Tom Lawrence , September 20, 2012
Medicare one of the clearest rifts between House hopefuls
Noem said she supports a proposal by Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, that calls for leaving the program as it is for people 55 and older, and creating a voucher system to “empower” people to purchase health care, as well as providing an option to stay on the current program.
By Tom Lawrence , September 19, 2012
SD House candidates diverge on specifics of farm bill
Democrat Varilek says Republican Noem has "multiple positions" on ag legislation.
By Tom Lawrence , September 18, 2012
SD House candidates agree: Other is a radical
Environment, tea party, President Obama rise as issues.
By Tom Lawrence , September 17, 2012
Sharpening rhetoric seen as sign of close House race
With less than two months to go before the Nov. 6 election, the campaign between the two candidates for South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S. House has taken a sharp, even bitter turn.
By Tom Lawrence , September 15, 2012
Rally: Clock ticking on farm bill
Noem speaks at DC rally urging passage; Varilek says she must push for vote.
By ALAN BJERGA , September 13, 2012
Noem to speak at ‘Farm Bill Now’ rally
Stalled legislation has become issue in re-election campaign.
By Tom Lawrence , September 12, 2012
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