John Thune, Man Of Mystery

Some Republicans, in a desperate search for any credible presidential candidate not from Alaska, are touting the clear and obvious brilliance and greatness of that glorious piece of presidential timber, John Thune of South Dakota.

But they don’t really say why he’s such hot stuff.

They’re kinda quiet about Thune and his record.

Hmm…

Could it be because Thune twisted arms in the Senate, to get provisions supporting ethanol, to help South Dakota farmers, even though it is really stupid policy?

Or are they quiet because Thune twisted arms in the Senate, to get language supporting wind-power passed, to help windy areas such as…his hometown in South Dakota?

Or because Thune twisted arms in the Senate, to get a crooked $2 billion deal for the crooked railroads he used to lobby for?

Or because Thune twisted arms in the Senate, to save an unnecessary air force base in…South Dakota?

"I've said all along that I'm going to play whatever cards I have to get the best possible outcome I can for my base."

Or because Thune twisted arms in the Senate, to force an amendment to a troop support bill – so that the folks back home can enjoy concealed-carry gun rights?

If you’re from South Dakota, or one of Thune’s crooked paymasters, or a nut with a gun, or someone who hates gays, or hates women’s rights, Thune is your pal. For the rest of us, who want good honest policy, not so much.

No wonder they’re so quiet about his record.