[Sockdologer]

Right you are, although it's important to to underestimate the importance of the house elections. South Dakota, despite having two Democratic senators, is considered to be a Republican state.

It's assumed that when a Republican runs for Governor, he wins. House elections are similar. If we give up any
ground, South Dakota will become a Democratic stronghold,
and the chances of us ever getting a Republican in the
senate will be even slighter than they are now.

[Dog Gone]

It would be an easy win, except for the actions of Bill Janklow. Now, we have to worry.