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Brian Bengs

@thebigbengs

Lt Col (Ret) USAF, USN Vet, Former Wind Cave National Park Ranger, Husband & Father now running for Senate to stand up for people who work for a living. https://bengsforsouthdakota.com/

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🚨🚨 $5.6 BILLION of your tax dollars spent on bombs and missiles alone in just 48 hours in another war in the Middle East.

Meanwhile back at home, Washington leaves us begging for funding for rural hospitals, enough teachers for our schools, and a reliable energy grid.

10.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big money doesn't just tilt elections β€” it tilts who gets heard.

When special interests donate to Mike Rounds, they’re not being generous, they’re making an investment.

If you're tired of being the last priority, join me. No PAC money. No party bosses. Just South Dakotans first.

09.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Race of attrition’: US military’s finite interceptor stockpile is being tested Iran's barrage of ballistic missiles and suicide drones threaten to deplete the U.S. military's finite number of interceptor missiles, experts warn.

Washington spends $800 billion in taxpayer dollars yearly on defense, and yet we sent our men and women into war with depleted amunition.

Mike Rounds, you are a senior member on the Armed Services Comittee. Why aren't you asking questions?

www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...

08.03.2026 23:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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South Dakotans deserve leadership that actually listens and works for the people, and we know that Mike Rounds is out of touch with the needs of everyday families.

It’s time for new leadership that puts South Dakota first.

08.03.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As an Independent, I answer to the Constitution and the people: not party bosses or defense contractors. Our troops deserve leadership that understands sacrifice because we’ve lived it.

07.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nearly 100,000 jobs lost. Unemployment rising.

Working Americans are told to tighten their belts while career politicians in Washington like Mike Rounds dish out corporate tax breaks and giveaways to his billionaire donor class.

South Dakota deserves a Senator that works for working people.

06.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jobs are down, gas is up, and the American Dream is the least affordable it’s ever been.

But Washington has no problem using taxpayer dollars to fight another Middle East war where American troops are dying.

Why does Mike Rounds deserve another 6-year term?

06.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We owe them clear strategy, strong oversight, and a ready plan to bring them home.

06.03.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hearing United States Senators openly admit there is not a plan in place should send a shiver down the spines of every American. I’ve seen firsthand what prolonged deployments do to military families. I understand the strain, the sacrifice, and the heartbreak.

06.03.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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One weeks difference in Hot Springs. Thanks, Mike Rounds.

05.03.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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05.03.2026 03:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It appears that Washington hasn’t learned its lesson from the last time the U.S. started a war in the Middle East.

Every time career politicians like Mike Rounds abdicate Congress’ war powers, they’re gambling with the lives of the men and women in uniform.

04.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike Rounds says he β€œhonestly doesn’t know” when the conflict in Iran will end, and that’s one of the few honest things I’ve heard him say recently.

South Dakota deserves leadership that asks the tough questions when Washington decides to send our young men and women in uniform into harms way.

03.03.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I agree with the Majority Leader.

South Dakotans don’t want to send our young men and women in uniform into harms way for yet another costly war in the Middle East.

02.03.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In uniform, the rule of law isn’t a talking point. It’s the foundation of everything we do. As a JAG officer, I enforced the law even when it was difficult or unpopular. That’s the mindset I’ll bring to the U.S. Senate.

02.03.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jen and I are praying for the brave service members who lost their lives yesterday.

However, we owe them more than prayers. We owe them leadership with plans worthy of their sacrifice and the future they gave everything to defend.

01.03.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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28.02.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Help Get Brian Bengs on the Ballot! Thank you for stepping up to help get Brian Bengs on the ballot, as he fights to defeat Mike Rounds and bring a voice for regular people to the U.S. Senate. This is a major challenge: we need 10,000 ...

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28.02.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Three polls. Six months apart. All saying the same thing. With you, the people by my side, I can beat Mike Rounds.

If you are willing to sign our petition, email or signup using the link in the comments and let’s get on the ballot!

28.02.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Folks in South Dakota know not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. Mike Rounds has made a career out of chasing money for himself and his billionaire donors over the things that actually matter to South Dakotans.

27.02.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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26.02.2026 22:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Public officials have a duty to lead or get out of the way. Since Mike Rounds has consistently chosen to stay on the sidelines when it matters most, support my campaign and let’s send him packing.

26.02.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨🚨NEW POLL ALERT🚨🚨

Mike Rounds is vulnerable and he knows it. That is why he is already up on television.

Join my campaign and let’s tip the scales in favor of everyday people, not special interests, and give South Dakota a new voice in Washington this November.

25.02.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike Rounds stood aside in Washington and let illegal tariffs drive up costs for South Dakotans, hitting families who were already struggling.

Because tariffs are a tax, I urge Mike Rounds to use his close relationship with the President to seek refund checks to the American people.

25.02.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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George Washington warned us in his Farewell Address that political parties would divide the nation and put power over people. I’m running as an independent and won’t owe the two parties anything. That freedom is exactly what Washington needs to start functioning again.

24.02.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike Rounds has taken millions from Wall Street, Big Tech, and corporate PACs, so it’s no surprise he votes like it. I don’t take corporate PAC money, and when I’m Senator I’ll put South Dakota ahead of special interests.

24.02.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Folks are sick of partisan politics where career politicians can’t get anything done. As Senator, I’ll work with anyone to improve the lives and livelihoods of South Dakotans.

23.02.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mike Rounds didn’t wake up disconnected from South Dakota. He’s spent years in Washington listening to his corporate donors and enriching himself on the taxpayer dime. Support my campaign for a voice South Dakotans can trust.

23.02.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike Rounds claims he’s running a β€œgrassroots” campaign, so why is he cashing checks from finance & tech PACs while families struggle with rising costs? Voters should ask themselves who he’s really working for β€” South Dakotans or the corporations funding his campaigns.

23.02.2026 00:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Public service should never be a path to personal profit. That’s why I support:

βœ” Getting Big Money out of politics
βœ” Term limits
βœ” Banning stock trading by elected officials

22.02.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1