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South Dakota GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson has officially announced his campaign for governor, emphasizing his achievements in Congress and his conservative leadership approach, as he seeks to succeed Kristi Noem in the upcoming election.
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) noted that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) voted to increase the debt ceiling while serving in the House. Johnson defended the bipartisan agreement reached by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and President Biden, which would suspend the debt ceiling for two years while adding new spending caps during that time. DeSantis criticized the deal, saying it would not be enough to get the country in a better spot. Johnson also pointed out that former President Trump signed measures into law to raise the debt ceiling without securing major concessions.
Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., dismissed criticisms from Freedom Caucus members who claim the reported debt ceiling agreement reached with the White House is a loss for the GOP. Johnson said the deal is "fantastic" and will be passed with a strong majority. The debt limit would be suspended until after the 2024 presidential election. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, detailed his concerns with the debt ceiling agreement Sunday in a series of tweets.
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) defended the expanded work requirements for able-bodied Americans on food stamps, included in the deal President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) struck in principle on Saturday to lift the debt ceiling and cap spending, as “not mean” and “a part of the solution.” The deal still has to get through Congress later this week. Johnson praised the deal as “a remarkable conservative accomplishment” with “no wins for Democrats.”