Daschles first run was recount and ended up in the US senate for a Decision.
It took a year after Daschle was elected the first time for him to take his seat. The Democrats controlled the Senate and voted to seat him.
The race in South Dakota is a long way from over. The last time it was this close in South Dakota it was Tom Daschle who was the D candidate and it took him a year to actually gain his seat.
Thank you. I didn't know about that little tidbit. Very interesting!
Are you sure of your facts, CT? I know that in Daschle's first run for the House, there was a runoff and recount that rivaled Al Gore's tantrum two years ago. He was sworn in in January, but both he and his opponent showed up because there was still dispute about who actually won and would be sworn in.
I've never heard anything about it taking a year and I do question that it took so long.