Poll shows Daschle with slim lead

American News ^ | 03 April 2004 | The Associated Press

[MegaSilver]

Pfeiffer also noted that 22 percent of the Republicans polled said they support Daschle.

We need an interstate effort to oust Daschle.

I'll get in touch with my Final Cut Pro nut friend and have him help me with some ads. Republicans in South Dakota need to be aware of what they're supporting.

Could y'all provide some links to articles (on FR or elsewhere) that shed light on aspects of Daschle that the average Republican (or human being) would find appalling?

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[NYS_Eric]

Just gave $200 to Thune's campaign last week. Next to Bush being re-elected, I want nothing more than this race. I really fear the fraud issue, however (again-- see 2002 race with Johnson).

[curmudgeonII]

I was under the impression that an Indian [or whatever term is politically correct right now] was in this race.
Has he dropped out? If he's still in the race why isn't he reported in any of the polls?

[deport]

Republicans in South Dakota need to be aware of what they're supporting.

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The sad thing is I suspect they are well aware of the 'pork' that Daschle has brought back to SD over the years, thus the continued reelection.....

Here are a few other articles and comments from the past couple of days that maybe of interest....

Daschle Asks Native American Not to Run Against Him

Poll: Daschle in tough re-election race

Poll(ZOGBY): Daschle getting narrow nod over Thune (48.2% - 42.6%)

[Parley Baer]

Daschole can't even get 50% and the campaign hasn't even began. Real possibility to pick up a Republican seat here. It will take some money but I believe Thune can do it. Parley

[John Jorsett]

As Dick Morris will tell you, any time an incumbent isn't breaking 50, he's in trouble. The undecideds tend to break for the opponent.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

That lead will, unfortnately, expand once the illegal votes from the Indian Reservations are factored in.

[alwaysconservative]

I wonder why the poll refused to take into consideration the Native American (sorry, his name escapes me now) who announced he is running as an independent? Since it was Native American voters who put Johnson into office, Daschle should be pretty worried that Russell Means is supporting Thune, and the other high-profile NA is running against him.

And who the heck are those 22% of SD Republicans who keep voting for Tiny Tommy? Grrrrrrr!! Thune didn't lose last time because of the libertarian candidate, but because of those 50,000+ REPUBLICANS who are either greedy for pork or too dumb to understand what a vote for Daschle means. There is work to do in SD!

[Smartass]

"That lead will, unfortnately, expand once the illegal
votes from the Indian Reservations are factored in."

Votes from dead or live Indians?

[MegaSilver]

Votes from dead or live Indians?

Dead, mostly, from what I've heard.

Anyone have links to articles about the "dead Indian" vote fraud by Daschle supporters? Is this a joke, or is there substantial evidence behind it?

[upchuck]

I guess it depends on your point of view.

Here they're defining 48% vs 41% a "slim lead." But if the poll was 48% sKerry, 41% Bush, the headline would be, "sKerry thrashes Bush in poll," or, "sKerry destroys Bush," etc.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

Links galore here

[auboy]

Poll shows Daschle with slim lead

I guess this is a real lift to Tom.

[EGPWS]

In every poll I've seen, Senator Daschle has received support from one in five Republicans.

Alas, when will they learn?

Either your with us or your against us!

If T. Daschle loses this election he will become a member of the book of world records by being the politician to fade away in record time.

He needs to go now!

[Alia]

Does anyone in ND notice that Daschle sounds and speaks and presents like Mr. Rogers, of the old children's tv show?

[EGPWS]

Does anyone in ND notice that Daschle sounds and speaks and presents like Mr. Rogers, of the old children's tv show?

Good question, however a more pertinent question would be do the citizens of "SD" see the "Mr. Rogers" conveyance of T. Daschle?

[Rushmore Rocks]

"his name escapes me now."


Tim Giago

[Rushmore Rocks]

I have great difficulty believing that 22% of SD Republicans are supporting Daschle. At least here in "West River", Tom is not at all popular. I and many others here in Rapid City are working hard for a Thune victory. He really hasn't started his campaign in earnest. Russell Means, another Indian activist, has come out in support of Thune.

The game is yet to be played.

May the bigger man win!

[Alia]

ROFL! Very apt. Thanks for the correction in re "ND" when in fact SD.