Jay Williams (South Dakota)

• A Better Leader for South Dakota: John Thune and his fellow Republicans are so interested in blocking the President from trying to make progress that they have become total obstructionists. In 2013, instead of working to improve the Affordable Care Act, they shut down the government in protest, which left South Dakota ranchers without federal assistance as they reeled from an historic blizzard.

• Income Inequality: As the frontrunner for the Republican nomination flies around in a private jet, everyday Americans still face economic challenges. The Federal Reserve Board found that 47% of adults could not cover an emergency expense of $400. The United States recovered from a financial collapse and an economic recession, but Republicans in Congress have blocked progress on addressing the growing problem of income inequality.

• Climate Change: Sen. John Thune has acknowleged that humans play a role in climate change, and yet he refuses to do anything about it. At best, that's lazy, but in reality, it's a careless disregard for the well-being of future generations. By acknowledging that human activity plays a role in climate change, but refusing to support legislation to curb carbon emissions, Thune is behaving irresponsibly and dangerously.

• Supreme Court: In 2010, the people of South Dakota elected John Thune for a six year term, but instead of doing his job, Sen. Thune has chosen to serve a term of five years and an election. His refusal to consider the President's nominee to the Supreme Court is a dereliction of his duty to the people of South Dakota. As a small business owner and veteran, Jay has never had the option to avoid his responsibilites. From day one, he will show up to work ready to fulfill his constitutional duties instead of playing politics.

• Native American Advocacy: Far too often, Native American South Dakotans are forgotten and ignored. With Jay, that will change. He will maintain an open dialogue with Native Americans across South Dakota. He will work to ensure that IHS facilites are high quality, accessible, and equipped to handle as many patients as possible.

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