[Impy]

I think the reason she came fairly close in '02 was that Janklow wasn't all that "super-popular" and people were tired of him.

Oh and I meant to write: I'm not THAT scared of Herseth. I am a little scared but I don't see her as this unstoppable force that only a Thune-caliber candidate can possible beat in Republican South Dakota. If she does win she'll squeek by and have a huge target stapled to her back next November.

[SoDak]

I really, truly wish I shared your optimism. The entire Sioux Falls media has been gushing about her this week. Silly thing is, I'm going to be at a wedding and reception this month in which I'll most likely be at a table with her, due to mutual friends.