Republican denounces racist rhetoric in OPI race

by: Jay Stevens

Fri Oct 31, 2008 at 10:39:27 AM MST

A couple of things.

First, I think Taylor Brown should be in the spotlight, too. After all, it's Brown's megaphone Dave Rye is using. Does Taylor Brown approve of such rhetoric? And do we want someone who would tolerate, even encourage, the Dave Ryes of the world to sit in a body representing the state of Montana?

Second, this race is in danger of quickly become about Denise Juneau's Native American heritage. But let's face it, by any standard, Denise Juneau is the perfect fit for the office she's seeking, whether it's judging her by her experience, ability, or intelligence. She's had a successful stint as an administrator in the OPI's office; she has several advanced degress from top-notch programs that are directly relevant to the job; and she's spent her entire life in education, thinking about education, and being a tireless advocate for education.

In contrast, Elaine Sollie-Herman has not taught school since...the 1970s? The 1980s? Her claim to fame -- besides wallowing in racist support this election cycle -- is that she once joked about shooting students. (At least, I hope it was a joke.)

The choice is clear.

Want to Make Calls for Elaine Sollie-Herman?

by: Matt Singer

Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 13:52:45 PM MST

Dear Precinct Captains and other Republicans of BV: You have probably heard people already declare that Obama has won the election, even Reps and Christians are saying it! Some are even voting for Obama. Maybe even you said or thought of it too. No wonder with all we hear from the mainstream news. Please remember parts in the Bible when God's people were few BUT God was with them? Like in Joshua? They won, Supernaturally. And it says that Life and Death are in the power of the Tongue...what we SAY has power. Just look at hypochondriacs. A year and a half ago it looked realllly bad for us financially, like we'd lose our dream home and property and 2 days before it happened...it came to me....and I yelled out to the kids, "Kids, let's clean house!" They wanted to know why. I told them, "Because we need to get ready for many parties we'll be having soon." We did not lose our home or property afterall. God made an out for us. I could go on but just will say now that, no matter what it looks like or how you feel, immediately dismiss any negative thoughts about losing, and only SPEAK words that declare that all Republicans WIN. OK? Just do it and you WILL see an immediate difference in our social and spiritual climate. Not a Christian? Doesn't matter, it still works. But yes, you still DO need to know God in a personal way. Just ask Him to make Himself real to you. Don't worry, I won't be preaching any more. It is just that I care about you too much to not say what I just did. We are in a Civil War here in America, but we are not fighting man to man, but this war is a spiritual one. Just observe the face and body language of those who hate us without even knowing us.

OK, God interupted me, ha.....back to my original plan to tell you....

Impressive stuff.

Update -- Another GOP reader writes:

Subject: Could be the best vote I cast

Denise Juneau.  And I did it gladly.  

When ESH ran in 2000, she was referred to as 'Elaine Holy Sermon' by the other campaigns.  Her campaign floundered when she advocated lining up students and shooting them.

A good friend of mine noted her billboard signs are the same color scheme as the 'Teasers' sign near Three Forks. No irony there.

Update 2 -- Just to clarify, after looking more closely at the first email, it appears not to come from Elaine, but from a strong supporter of hers. Still a very bizarre email.

The Shark Jumps Elaine Sollie Herman

by: Matt Singer

Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 08:55:37 AM MST

Herman's Web site lists one child, a daughter born in 1976.

"It's not appropriate to bring up my daughter in this campaign," she said. "If you bring my daughter into this election, I will really, really be upset. No one wants their daughter brought into an election for dirty campaigning."

Herman said the Web page is not hers.

"That was my daughter who wrote that - she lives in Seattle," said Herman. "I didn't do it. I had nothing to do with it. I am not a young girl looking for meet-ups in Puyallup."

Crazy.

Also, apparently it isn't a big deal that she/her daughter/someone just described Denise Juneau as "a young Indian" since that clearly means that those darn libruls see "Indian" as an insult. Meanwhile, Dave Rye is calling Denise Juneau a "professional Indian." I suppose anyone taking offense at that would have to have a problem with professionals or Indians.

Dave Rye is a professional aggrieved white man and a an amateur douchebag (although he silver medaled in the event at the Olympics, I think).

It really is fascinating how the right loves to inject race into this shit and then get all whiny when they get called on it. I talked to Denise a while ago about her campaign and how people seem to always reduce her campaign to Indian Education for All.

Look, Indian Education for All is a good thing. I support it. I'm glad that Denise has been administering it and learning executive skills in the process, but it isn't exactly central to the campaign that she has been running.

The front page of her campaign web site doesn't mention "Indian" or "Native" once. It does mention, however, her high marks from both the Great Falls Tribune (which compares her favorably with two decades worth of candidates) and the Billings Gazette.

The Gazette goes so far as to note her "excellent resume," a pretty good indication for people who listen to Dave Rye that the resume probably reads more than "Professional Indian, 1995-Present."

She's also praised by both for her intelligence.

Meanwhile, Elaine Sollie Herman (or her daughter) can't even spell "conservative." That's edacution we can beleie in, my fiends!

Help! The young Indians are coming!

by: Jay Stevens

Fri Oct 24, 2008 at 19:29:54 PM MST

I am in MT running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. I am asking for HELP from young concervative Bloggers. My web site is: electelainesololieherman.com "I live in the "Peoples Republic of Helena."My opposition is a young Indian.

Eek! Boy, if the thought of a "young Indian" doesn't get those "concervative Blogger" fingers a-tappin', what will????

Misspelling and punctuation errors are her own. Reminds you of the Dave Rye comment, doesn't it?

By the way, Elaine, I hope the folks in Lewis & Clark co. read this post. Maybe they'll be extra excited about your race now.

Basically we're seeing a similar line on the national level. If you don't have the ability, intelligence, experience, and issues on your side all you have...is this.

Pathetic.