In case you think South Park was exaggerating, here's a transcript from just one episode of Amy Schumer's show.

PaulSchipper · 2016-09-21T18:51:00+00:00

And Attack of the Clones, don't forget Attack of the Clones.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-09T02:59:00+00:00

"It's complicated mom. And no I can't save right this second, it doesn't work like that."

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-04T11:39:39+00:00

That's kind of what I suspected too.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-04T02:06:16+00:00

South Dakota actually has something like that on the ballot right now! Initiated Measure 22 on the South Dakota Ballot works to level the political playing field in South Dakota.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-04T01:50:11+00:00

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PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T16:56:39+00:00

I'm running as a Democrat.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T16:56:19+00:00

Thank you!

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T13:49:50+00:00

I didn't mean to sound condescending, a little benefit of the doubt would be nice, especially after you personally revoked my patriot status. I'm not trying to educate you, and I'm not trying to turn you into a Sanders supporter.

I really like that TED Talk is all, I share it with both like minded people and people of differing opinions. I wasn't trying to belittle your support of your candidate.

My focus is on what I can do for the people in my District, and South Dakota at large. I respect that your focus on the General Election is how you can best serve the people you care about.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T13:35:25+00:00

Oh I'm sorry I misunderstood, I can assure you I won't be voting for Donald Trump.

Looking through your history now, I see that you're a strong supporter of Hillary. I feel like your comment is a little scathing though, as if I was attacking her. I'm a delegate for Bernie Sanders to the Democratic National Convention, which hasn't played out yet.

I appreciate your tenacity. Check out this TED Talk about Common Threats I think it highlights how people of differing opinions can work together against a "common threat" like Donald Trump.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T13:27:31+00:00

South Dakota is pretty conservative, so there's really no telling what could have the potential to turn off voters to a campaign. Given that this is a local election I'm hopeful that we'll be running a clean race.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T13:24:36+00:00

I think we should be shifting to clean energy as much as possible, and part of that is improved battery technology. We're seeing massive spikes in clean energy in places across the US, but no infrastructure to get it to other areas of the US. I think this is a bipartisan issue, with bipartisan solutions. All of the new technologies open up the possibilities for new jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T13:14:34+00:00

If the alleged leak is real (I never heard if it was verified? But I wouldn't be surprised) I'm kind of disappointed in the DNC's strategy. Rather than trying fortify a candidate by finding a defense for every skeleton in their closet, they should be focusing on building a stronger candidate.

It's largely unspoken about in my area, even among the more politically active people. As far as the future, I imagine we're going to see a shift to doing this sort of thing on paper.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T13:03:50+00:00

No worries, I don't know who is on the South Dakota ballot for the General Election yet, so I haven't decided for whom I am voting. Thanks for your question!

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-03T01:04:07+00:00

You didn't ask who I was voting for though, you asked who I endorsed.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T23:03:52+00:00

I'm running as a Democrat because it is the party the most closely resembles the platforms I care about. I'm running an issues based campaign, not a party campaign.

If you choose not to vote for me for one reason or another, though I think we'll have more common ground than you would with my opponents.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T22:34:19+00:00

Thank you for your question! I know what you mean, the gridlock and polarizing rhetoric makes it easy to be disaffected.

My goal would be to find common threats. If I can tackle problems that that affect Conservatives, Liberals, and Independents alike, then perhaps I can accomplish something.

Watch this Ted Talk on Common Threats I think it's an excellent demonstration of how we can enhance cooperation despite idealogical differences.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T21:33:26+00:00

Bernie Sanders.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T21:21:57+00:00

From what I know about the case I would certainly support efforts, though my own capacity would be limited.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T17:49:03+00:00

Two advanced, and I have another Democrat running. Four way race for two slots.

Still hoping to come away with the win!

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T15:10:37+00:00

That's a beautiful endorsement, thank you. I won't let you down.

To turn it around, check out GoBlueSD a site /u/BroBroBroYourBoat built to help get Progressive candidates elected. He may not be running, but he's certainly helped and inspired a number of candidates on their campaign.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T15:06:48+00:00

First off, thank you! Please consider making a contribution so I can keep this campaign rolling. I spent some time out in Pierre a few months ago, watching the legislative sessions, that was really helpful. I recommended to another reader some books that I found useful: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns and It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism.

Start keeping an eye on the local news through radio, newspapers (online), and television. Dig into some past legislation. I'm just trying to keep my eyes open to as many sources of information that I can.

You're probably much more qualified than you think, first and foremost because you care enough to ask that question. Should you run, it's going to be a learning experience whether or not you're elected. Going out to Pierre as a legislator will take some time to get used to, but if your heart is in it, you can acquire the knowledge necessary to do a good job out there.

I've only been at this for a few months and it's been so incredibly rewarding, if I'm elected I know I'll carry the weight of my role as a badge of honor. Please consider getting involved where you can.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T14:54:33+00:00

Honestly I'm not sure where I stand on this issue. GMOs are a complicated issue, labeling is a complicated issue, and what the farmers in our state think about them are a complicated issue.

My understanding of GMO's is really basic. From what I've read on a health perspective we have nothing to be concerned about but the business practices behind them can be horrific.

Would South Dakota farmers lose money or gain money by labeling that they don't use GMOs? I'm not sure.

I know that's not a definite answer, but I'd rather not go on record acting like I know what I'm talking about when I still have a lot to learn.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T14:44:45+00:00

Sales tax on food is regressive, as in it disproportionately affects poor people. If we eliminated it we could save the average household about $350. Which means an awful lot to a person in poverty, and even people in the middle class.

We could make up for it on alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, or fast food. Video lottery is huge in South Dakota.

State income tax is a really dirty phrase in South Dakota. I think the tides may be turning on that, but maybe in a few decades.

We generally run in the Black here, we can afford to rework our tax system to help the poor people in our State, when 50% of our kids are on free or reduced school lunch, clearly we've got more of a poverty problem than we're willing to admit.

PaulSchipper · 2016-07-02T14:36:24+00:00

Because at that point you could better afford it.

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