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SD Senator John Thune Concerned About Tone of Republican Primaries

SD Senator John Thune Concerned About Tone of Republican Primaries

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The republican primary races for Governor and the US House in South Dakota are taking on a sharp tone, driven by attack ads.
Attorney General Marty Jackley and Congresswoman Kristi Noem are in what appears to be a dead heat, while Dusty Johnson seems to be well ahead of competitors Shantel Krebs and Neal Tapio.

Senator John Thune says he hopes there are more agreements than differences among the candidates…..

Thune says he hopes the candidates can stick to the issues, and not get personal……

Thune says there is always a concern that hard feelings from the primary can spill over to November…………

Thune spoke at Girls State at USD in Vermillion.

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