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Mar 31

Two Bulls v. Bradford

Category: Misc

By Denise Ross

This primary race on the reservation is likely to determine who’s the state senator from District 27 - incumbent Sen. Theresa Two Bulls or longtime Rep. Jim Bradford. The two Democrats are essentially both incumbents and reside in Shannon County, where 9 out of every 10 votes cast are for a Democrat.

Of all the surprising legislative primary races, this one surprised me the most. I’m not sure whether I thought the Democrats would all get along and play nice with each other, given their underdog status and aspirations of Capitol domination, or whether I just can’t imagine Ambassador Jim Bradford taking on the soft-spoken Theresa Two Bulls.

Bradford’s been in the Legislature longer, but the Two Bulls family name’s been around Pine Ridge longer than the Legislature has existed.

It’s difficult to see much daylight between these two on issues, so the race will probably be decided largely on personalities. And that, dear blog readers, is a tough call.

I’ll be watching this one closely on June 3.

3 Comments so far

  1. short timer March 31st, 2008 5:48 pm

    I think 2 Bulls is much more articulate, and even thought soft spoken, she gets her point across, and has been effective. Much more qualified for the job.

  2. Laura Ross March 31st, 2008 7:06 pm

    yeah, what’s up with that one, anyway?

    But ’soft-spoken’ Senator Two Bulls? Maybe in style.
    She did some great stuff this session. Proud of her.
    L

  3. Bradford Fan April 1st, 2008 1:58 pm

    Jim Bradford is an effective legislator, and probably the single most quotable member of the House. He is quite articulate in a homespun way and always gets his point across - usually with a lot of laughs. He passes bills, and represents his district well.

    Not saying anything against Two Bulls.

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