South Dakota War College (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
From Bob Mercer over at Pure Prairie Politics: His father, by the way, is former state legislator Roland Chicoine of Elk Point, a Democrat who served 20 consecutive years at the South Dakota Capitol moving between the House of Representatives and the Senate from 1981 through 2000. The most intriguing angle in this dispute, however, is the [...]
South Dakota War College (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
I read PP’s post from earlier today, and that got me to thinking about another article put out by Bob Mercer about a week ago over at Mt. Blogmore. It mentioned a few statistics that I found interesting… I believe that this might be the same poll PP mentions, but a few stats stood out. In [...]
South Dakota Magazine (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
By John Andrews As the first city established in Dakota Territory and the seat of government for 22 years, Yankton is brimming with history. The trouble is you can’t always find it. A few months ago state political writer and columnist Bob Mercer wrote about his difficulties locating the site of the first territorial capitol in Yankton. [...]
South Dakota War College (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
Unintentionally, it must be a “Mercer Monday,” based on the things I’m inspired to write about today. The latest? Without meaning to do so, after being invited to participate in a White House press briefing, it sounds like South Dakota Political Reporter Bob Mercer has been added to the White House Enemy List along with Fox [...]
South Dakota War College (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
In today’s Capitol Journal, Bob Mercer writes about how the only party to formally object to the TransCanada pipeline won’t provide any witnesses to support their position that the earth is flat against the pipeline. Why? Well, because then someone might question their position and their alchemy science: The lawyer representing Dakota Rural Action has officially notified [...]
South Dakota War College (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Bob Mercer has an article in the Capitol Journal (and several other papers in the state) about two legislators showing up to the Unenployment Insurance Advisory Council to call into question why all the other employers in the state seem to be subsidizing the down time of construction workers in the state: It’s rare for a [...]
South Dakota War College (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
From Bob Mercer at Pure Pierre Politics: It is ridiculous for Sen. Johnson and his staff to claim they have been hands-off, however. The applications were sent to Drey Samuelson, the senator’s chief of staff. Two people applied. One was the senator’s son Brendan. Anyone in the South Dakota State Bar who didn’t understand that the [...]
BloggingStocks (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
... at the firm, so as to provide for a smooth transition. Actually, in his place will be co-CEOs: Bob Mercer and Peter Brown. Continue reading James Simons: Legendary hedge fund pro calls it quits James Simons: Legendary hedge fund pro calls it quits originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments...
Reuters (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
... nonexecutive chairman, and will keep his money in the funds, the person said.Current co-Presidents Bob Mercer and Peter Brown will become co-CEOs in January, the person said.Simons plans to focus on charity work when he retires, the person said. Renaissance, which manages about $17 billion of assets, declined to comment.(Reporting by , editing by Leslie Gevirtz)© Thomson Reuters 2009 All...
DealBook (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Oct. 8, 2009Dear Renaissance Investor,As many of you know, for the past several years I have gradually stepped back from day-to-day operations of Renaissance. Six years ago, Bob Mercer and Peter Brown became co-executive vice presidents, with all research and production reporting to them, and two years ago, they became co-presidents, assuming a broader set of responsibilities. The time has now...
Madville Times (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
... on KELOLand.com . Everybody in the blogosphere knows he's running . Well, almost everyone: Bob Mercer, who is living between worlds as reporter and new blogger, doesn't appear to have gotten the Wasson memo . But KELO, premier professional news outlet, doesn't mention Wasson. What gives? The Mitchell Daily Republic has the good sense to list Wasson the declared candidate first, before descending...
Madville Times (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
... to have a conversation with two remarkable and intelligent politicians like Abourezk and McGovern. Bob Mercer is "stumped" by the conservative noise over a gubernatorial candidate enjoying the campaign assistance of two well-known South Dakota statesmen. The only downside Mercer sees is that Abourezk and McGovern may be too far removed from the memory of the younger half...
