Contact: Maryam Kubasek, 513-226-9538; www.commonsensesouthdakota.com 

MEDIA ADVISORY, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Following is a statement from Shantel Krebs, a fourth generation South Dakotan who cares deeply about her state and who is featured in a 60-second radio spot titled "Hearing Test." The spot draws attention to Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin's apparent loyalty to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi instead of the taxpayers she supposedly represents.

"A great deal is on the line as Congress prepares to vote on ObamaCare, which includes taxpayer funding of abortion. Our South Dakota Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin wields a certain degree of power as a chairwoman in the House of Representatives controlled by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In fact, for years she has claimed to be not only one of Speaker Pelosi's lieutenants but also a leader for South Dakota in Washington.

"But now is the time for Sandlin to reveal where her loyalties really lie. Rep. Sandlin must choose to represent the wishes of the taxpayers of South Dakota instead of falling in line behind Nancy Pelosi. And the wishes of her constituents are that she demonstrate leadership by voting against ObamaCare and its taxpayer funding of abortion.

"In fact, we must remind Sandlin that voting NO is NOT ENOUGH. She must step up and fight for the people of South Dakota by speaking out publicly against Nancy Pelosi's effort to force ObamaCare on the people of South Dakota. If Sandlin stands with the people of South Dakota she should publicly ask Nancy Pelosi to start over on health care reform. Rep. Sandlin's silence tells South Dakotans that she's not on our side. Please tell Rep. Sandlin to speak up publicly and vote the values of South Dakotan taxpayers by going to www.commonsensesouthdakota.com. Tell her we are waiting to see if our elected representative is really listening to us."