It’s been a while (OK, since early November), but I have a juicy Political Whisper to share.

According to a source well-known to me who has a history of reliability, the South Dakota Democratic Party has selected a new executive director. Finally, about three months later than they said they would.

But the party of open government in South Dakota won’t reveal who the person is, even though the SDDP leadership has apparently set their salary and benefits.

My source says the speculation is that the person is somehow involved with the federal courts, where political activity is strictly verboten! The new ED also may have worked for former Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.

Perhaps someone better tuned to the federal judiciary and Congressional staffs could figure out this riddle and let me know?

I see that acting SDDP executive director Zach Nistler is on Viewpoint University at 4:30 PM Wednesday. Maybe Dan and Rick can do a little digging and find out.

In the meantime, if I learn more, I’ll let you know.

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