She is a reliable conservative voice, but may not have the typical GOP ammunition to unload on her Democratic foe: Rep. Herseth Sandlin, a leader of the fiscally-conservative Blue Dog Coalition. Herseth Sandlin opposed the creation of the TARP fund, President Obama's health-care overhaul as well as the June 2009 cap-and-trade energy bill.

Nonetheless, Noem has blasted the incumbent for simply voting for Nancy Pelosi (D) as House speaker and her support of stimulus and other big spending.

Taxes and Spending

Noem says the federal government "has become large, intrusive and inefficient."

"This excessive growth is a direct threat to our liberty and to our values of individual responsibility and free enterprise," she says.

Noem would like to extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that will expire at the end of 2010, as well as end the estate tax.

Health Care

Noem supports repeal of the President Obama's health-care bill, enacted in March 2010.

"I will support efforts to fully repeal the health care bill. If full repeal is not possible right away, then we must pursue other options to diminish its effect," she says.

Second Amendment

"I am strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Hunting is a large part of our family heritage and I enjoy hunting with friends and family. My family also runs a hunting operation, so I know firsthand the economic importance hunting has in our state," Noem says.

Abortion Rights

I am, and always have been, pro life. From the miracle of conception to a dignified death, life is precious and should be protected. The federal government has no business forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions," Noem says. "If elected to Congress, I will maintain a 100% pro-life voting record."

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