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South Dakota political leader reaction to use of terrorism comparison to transgender athletes differs along party lines

By Jody Heemstra Jan 28, 2022 | 10:18 AM

Political leaders in Pierre had mixed reactions to republican Governor Kristi Noem’s Chief-of-Staff using a comparison of the issue of transgender athletes competing in girls or women’s sports to terrorism.

Mark Miller made the comment during testimony before the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2022) on SB46.

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During the weekly news conference with reporters yesterday (Jan. 27, 2022), Noem was asked if that’s her Administration’s view of transgender people in sports.

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House democratic leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls was less understanding.

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Senate democratic party leader Troy Heinert of Mission had this reaction.

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House republican leader Kent Peterson of Salem……

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During debate on the House floor yesterday, the bill was deferred with a pending amendment. House Speaker Spencer Gosch said the bill would be put back on the House calendar next week (Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022).

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