I'm not sure why you're interested in the why behind the when I signed up. But, I seem to recall initially signing up in 2000 (if not before), but not being able to login on this computer. As 9/12/02 was a big news day, I assume I re-signed up from this computer on that date. I now regularly access FR via this account from both the computers that I regularly use.
No, but Janklow, with 16 years as Governor, is just as much an established figure as Puff Daschle.
I just find it hard to believe that SoDaks would regard Puff as someone with heft. I'll admit he's established, but I see him as an established unAmerican. SoDaks should be ashamed to be responsible for his presence in the Senate.