Talk:Stephanie Herseth Sandlin/Archive 1

Vandalism
What?! This looks very suspicious, as I haven't found anything like this on Google. Also, note the poor use of punctuation and the fact that the page was edited six times in one hour by the same person. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.67.105.14 (talk • contribs) 02:28, 4 August 2006


 * Indeed, a classic case of malicious vandalism. Interestingly (and suspiciously), the GOP campaign in South Dakota obviously reads Wikipedia quite closely since shortly after the vandal struck, an email was circulated  that referred to the "rumour" (subsequently covered here ).  It would not be an earth-shattering surprise if the IP came from someone close to the opponents campaign....  For shame!  Eusebeus 10:26, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
 * The vandalism was mentioned on the August 9th, 2006 broadcast of the Al Franken report.Haverberg 19:31, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * What's that bit about her having a relation with former Rep. Max Sandlin? Is she still involved with him? And if so, needs it be mentioned in the article? -- fdewaele, 8 August 2006, 14:00 (CET)

Most Attractive Member
User 67.139.62.177 added "She is currently the most physically attractive representative in Congress." While I tend to agree with him/her, it obviously doesn't belong in here, unless she was voted the best looking member of congress or something (Tallbuildings 13:13, 4 August 2006 (UTC))

She was voted something like that once. --Chad okere 04:56, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
 * While this may be true, it doesn't really belong in an encyclopedic article and if it does then it needs to be sourced. --fdewaele, 8 August 2006, 8:56 (CET)

The fact that SH has changed her hair style and colour so dramatically that the Wikipedia photo no longer resembles her is, I believe, relevant. If a male politician grew or shaved off a beard or moustache, it would be worth a mention. [UPDATE: Okay, now the photo is current.] —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.2.32.27 (talk • contribs) 00:10, 14 November 2006

Engaged?
Somebody (Wirehair) updated the page to say she was engaged to Max Sandlin and stated that a firsthand conversation was the source - I reverted due to the policy on 'no original research' in biographies of living persons. If you want it in here, cite a published source. Otherwise, the presumption is that the information is private. RJASE1 00:40, 16 December 2006 (UTC)


 * Here is your source http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006612170317 . Not that I'd typically consider the Argus Leader a reliable source ;) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.107.10.169 (talk • contribs)  18:06, 17 December 2006 (UTC)


 * Adding reference to the main page. RJASE1 05:44, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

68.13.41.210 21:13, 26 January 2007 (UTC) I updated the page to add a reference to the inter-party fighting over whether Herseth cost Daschle the senate race. But I didn't have a chance to go find a source. I'm sure if you' google it you can find one of many blogs referencing it.

I know that wasn't proper wiki proceedure, but I think it's something important enough to internal SD politics to be inlcuded on the page.

Place of Birth
In the information box, it says that Congresswoman Herseth was born near Houghton, SD. I know that she GREW UP on the family farm near Houghton, but I doubt very much that she was actually born on the farm, given that she was born in the 1970s and that would be very unusual. Does anyone have confirmation of this? Tonywiki 05:42, 23 March 2007 (UTC)