Thune won't run for Janklow's House seat

[suegeo]

http://www.argusleader.com/update/Tuesdayarticle4.shtml

Thune won't run for Janklow's House seat
The Associated Press

published: 12/16/03

Republican John Thune will not be a candidate for the U.S. House seat left open by Rep. Bill Janklow, a spokesman said Tuesday.

However, Thune will wait until after the first of the year to decide whether to challenge Democratic Sen. Tom Daschle, political aide Ryan Nelson said.

Thune outlined his plan in a letter to Randy Frederick, chairman of the South Dakota Republican Party.

Frederick praised Thune for allowing other candidates to step forward and run.

"We are elated with John's quick, decisive actions, his not leaving the party in the lurch. He's helping us out by making his wishes known so quickly, and it helps with the candidates also. His decisive actions are benefiting the state," Frederick said.

"It appears he is not letting Washington, D.C., dictate to him what's best for South Dakota."

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[LiberalFighter]

1. I bet he figures he would be the sacrificial lamb

He probably did a poll and found out that any Repug would lose. Then he would use that election to gage whether the public had lost their anger enough to win against Daschle.

[kainah]

2. dupe

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=272830

[Moderator]

3. Dupe... locking.

Please continue discussion in the original LBN thread on this topic, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=272830

Thanks!

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