A Bit of Good News

Here's an update from the R.C. Journal's blog site that holds a sliver of promise:

"This will be all over everywhere Wednesday with more context, but here are some highlights from a release from a group, Focus South Dakota, that is working to refer the abortion ban bill, HB1215, to a vote in November.
–72% want HB1215 referred to the ballot
–”HB1215 is in conflict with the personal abortion beliefs of 62% of South Dakota voters who see it as too extreme a ban.” -This is direct language from the press release, and it must be noted that these poll results depend heavily on the language used and the order in which questions are asked.
–”… 57% saying they are committed to voting to overturn and only 35% saying they will vote to keep the ban” *see above caviat
–”All parties support overturning the bill with Democrats at 71% to 22%, Independents at 60% to 26% and Republicans at 47% to 46%.” *see above caviat
–”All regions of the state will vote to overturn the law with the Southeast (does not include Minnehaha/Lincoln counties) the lowest vote to overturn at 47% to 44% and the Black Hills the highest vote to overturn at 67% to 24%.”
Focus South Dakota’s press release says that an out-of-state group has “filed a petition” to refer HB1215. The group is asking them to withdraw that petition so that a group of South Dakota organizations can do the job.
“We and the other organizations involved want this to clearly be seen as a battle by South Dakotans to determine our own destiny and laws,” reads the press release. "

Personally, I'm glad to see the Black Hills has the highest vote to overturn. All is not lost.