First debate in Republican race for governor was like the first pancake off the griddle

First debate in Republican race for governor was like the first pancake off the griddle

From left, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, Gov. Larry Rhoden, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden, and state House Speaker Jon Hansen. (South Dakota Searchlight images)Maybe gubernatorial debates are like pancakes. The first one is always a little funky. Fortunately, there are a couple more debates scheduled this month. Maybe, like pancakes, they’ll get better as the griddle gets hotter. The first debate from the four candidates seeking the Republican nom…