Showdown in Lawrence County? (substack.com)

Rep Fitzgerald, if you are elected to another term in the State House, will you commit to voting for your District 31 seat mate, Rep Odenbach, for House Majority Leader?

Have you wondered at all why she refuses to routinely mention him on our county GOP page? Have you ever wondered why she deflects to trying to “call out” his voting record when she is pressed about hers? Have you noticed that she only “promotes” him when she thinks it can benefit herself?

There seems to be an ongoing smear campaign to try and negatively impact Rep Odenbach being voted in as House Majority Leader. He’s a CLEAR front runner and we here in District 31 would love to see this happen.

Is Rep Fitzgerald trying to sabotage? She’s pretty chummy with the Governor and we ALL know she needs to be the center of attention!

This is Ben Koisti. Ben works in Governor Noem’s office.

This is Ben Koisti’s X account.

So where does this stem from? It stems from the fact that Rep Fitzgerald is being held accountable by voters in her district and she HATES it. Allegedly she is peddling horse poo to anybody who will listen that Rep Odenbach is WORKING AGAINST HER here in Lawrence County.

This is a lie.

Hey Ben, mind your business and stop spreading lies about great conservatives working to make this state a better place to live. Stop spreading lies about one of the leading legislators in the state consistently working to uphold our constitutional rights.

On top of your meltdown over the fact that Rep Odenbach is a front runner for House Majority Leader, your panic over REPUBLICAN Karen McNeal is glorious. We all know the story about how Karen came into the race as an Independent to take on the unchallenged Schoenbeck puppet, Senator Helene Duhamel. Keep trying to gaslight us, see how that works out for you.

And you Gov Noem…why are you allowing your staff to interfere in the business of THE PEOPLE? We are starting to see a pattern of behavior from you working to bring in RINOs and prior DEMS to muddy the waters…

Rep Fitzgerald is peddling lies and if I was a gambling gal, I’d wager a bet she ran crying to the Governor’s Office about it.

Citizens in this county have seen through Rep Fitzgerald. Citizens who have lived here THEIR ENTIRE LIVES and citizens who have settled in here just a few years ago. The citizens are waking up. Nobody is safe from the destruction that is occurring around the nation, no matter your political party affiliation. If you are allowing people to maintain elected positions who are voting against constitutional rights, you are contributing to the problem. Those of us awake are patiently waiting for you to shake off the sleepies and join us in restoring sanity to government. If you are an elected official with a terrible voting record, you will be held accountable. You will be challenged.

I published this on social media the other day when I heard Rep Fitzgerald was peddling lies…

Today in Whitewood the CCOSD held a fundraiser for Vote Yes on F NO on the Rest! It was a well attended event and I was happy to bring home this beautiful auction item…

Also noticed was that people have had it with Rep Fitzgerald. The PEOPLE are not happy with her and she was asked to sit down and stop talking multiple times. The best part…I didn’t have to say a word.

When confronted, she often deflects and resorts to talking about votes or bills of hers that Rep Odenbach didn’t vote for. She did this today. It wasn’t well received. She is also allegedly spreading rumors that he is campaigning against her here in District 31. I’ll clear the air right now as the organizer of The Freedom Guard …NO elected officials in District 31 to include Rep Odenbach and our precinct committeemen and women are campaigning against Republicans in this District. However this is STILL AMERICA and if they were..SO WHAT!…We are ALL afforded protections under the 1st Amendment and it would be another travesty if Rep Fitzgerald continues to infringe on that right too. Blind allegiance is dangerous.

Rep Fitzgerald reviewed our campaign finances and has called some of the amazing patriots we got elected as precinct committeemen and women and has chastised them for donating to the PAC. These folks don’t deserve this harassment on where they chose to donate their money from an elected official. Another sick example of her bullying and control issues. These are people the PAC helped get elected…13 new amazing voices. She’s still pissed about THAT! Those pesky newcomers don’t deserve to be involved…

There ARE lots of normal citizens who are Republicans working to bring awareness to a choice we have with Ms. McVickers. A candidate who will represent the will of Lawrence County voters on these big issues we are voting on NO matter if she agrees or not. She will also not stomp on your constitutional rights. She’s also the ONLY person running who believes that the election machines are a problem…and they ARE! She also took time to learn how to hand count. She’s a wonderful person with a kind heart and the desire to serve.

We all have a choice to make. I will NEVER vote for someone who has so brazenly and comfortably voted against CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. My oath to my country never expires and I refuse to give those who are supposed to represent me and stay true to their oath, my sacred vote because they have an R behind their name.

If we split the vote, so be it. Think for yourselves and stop this blind allegiance to people who are voting against the foundation which makes this country exceptional.

Rep Fitzgerald is being held accountable. You can’t do the wrong thing and expect no accountability. Aren’t you ALL about law and order and accountability Rep Fitzgerald…or does this concept only apply to others?

This disgusting land grab has awakened the voters in South Dakota. To be determined if Lawrence County allows her to get away with her poor decision to vote for this mess…or if the citizens themselves have the wherewithal to vote NO on RL21 and end this madness.

Lawrence County has a choice…

South Dakota landowners, are you tired of politicians like Mary Fitzgerald putting special interests over your family’s legacy? She backed the Summit Carbon Pipeline, threatening our lands with eminent domain abuse. This election, there is an alternative: Shana McVickers, a new South Dakota First voice who will end the empty promises we’ve become used to. Please take a second to watch a video about these pipelines:

Please consider voting for Shana McVickers (I) for State House. Shana is MAGA, MAHA and a working-class citizen committed to serving and upholding the principles of governance that are truly by, of, and for the people. Unlike one Republican incumbent, who has repeatedly voted to erode property rights and restrict your ability to petition your government, Shana stands for protecting your freedoms. Blindly supporting someone just because they have an “R” next to their name isn’t what we need during this pivotal time in history.

Blind allegiance to a political party is dangerous. It undermines critical thinking and promotes groupthink. When individuals pledge unwavering loyalty to a party, they may ignore or dismiss information that contradicts the party’s stance. This can lead to polarized thinking, where nuance and compromise are lost, and political discourse becomes solely about winning.

Such allegiance fosters a toxic climate where opposing viewpoints are seen as threats rather than opportunities. This diminishes the quality of governance, as elected officials may prioritize party loyalty over the needs/values of their constituents.

Blind allegiance to a party erodes morals & values. It also enables authoritarian tendencies, where power becomes concentrated in the hands of a few, and dissenting voices are silenced. Voters who follow party lines without question may inadvertently support leaders/policies that threaten civil liberties and our great Republic. Ultimately, our liberties thrive on accountability, and blind loyalty erodes that, leaving little room for meaningful progress. Responsible citizenship requires critical engagement with ideas, not just unthinking party loyalty.

We are 12 days away from the most important election of our lifetime. South Dakota has done NOTHING to address huge issues with our voting system. The country in general has not done enough IMO. I don’t claim to know how all of this is going to work out. I do know that there is SOMETHING very wrong with our election system as well as severe issues in both the Democrat and Republican parties. The Democrats at least don’t try to hide their disdain for the foundation of this country. Republicans are a mixed bag and a little more crafty in how they do business. Be careful who you follow.