[Cicero]

If so, it puts a better perspective on it. The word back then was that he refrained from challenging because he didn't want to spoil his political career and could take another shot at it.

It would make a big difference if it was for the good of the party rather than a career move.

But I still find it hard to believe that forgoing the prospect of having another vote in the senate--and one less for the Democrats--plus demonstrating what crooks Daschle and the state party had been were worth it. One more vote might have made a difference with the judicial appointments.

[Pubbie]

"One more vote might have made a difference with the judicial appointments."

We need 60 votes, Thune winning would have given the GOP 52 seats.