I don't think we're going to have to worry about Dasch' the Obstructionist for very much longer. Despite spending $8M on his campaign this year, his numbers haven't budged against Thune, who has name recongintion now from running against Johnson in '02, and barely losing. You put it all together: A presidential election year, with 60+% S.Dakotans voting for W, pictures of Dasch getting cuddly with Mickey Moore, the gay marriage issue, the weapons ban, it just seems that the stars have never been more aligned to get rid of the little guy.
recongintion = recognition (coffee kicking in finally ;^)