[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

And while some may think that Senator Daschle's loss will serve as a warning to Democrats hoping to defy the president, it seems clear that he lost not because of his record of opposition but because he lost touch with his constituents.

Hmmm. I wonder how much of Thunes $$ came from out of state? I know my 74 year old mom gave money to Thune, just to oust Daschle, and she lives in this state, Alabama, so she is no constituent of Daschle's.

Daschle's defeat had a GREAT DEAL to do with his blocking votes on judicial appointments.

[Southack]

"I wonder how much of Thunes $$ came from out of state? I know my 74 year old mom gave money to Thune, just to oust Daschle, and she lives in this state, Alabama"

Senator-elect Thune sent me the *nicest* thank you letter for my contribution. He will add much-needed class from South Dakota to the U.S. Senate.

For me, I now wish that I'd sent him ten times as much money. Such a nice man.