He's un-officially thrown his hat in the Presidential RATPool fer '04 because I think he realizes that his reputation is too tainted to rewin his Senate seat another time around. Remember, South Dakota went heavy fer Dubyuh last year and Daschle's setting himself up as the anti-Dubyuh.
"Methinks there's more to that weasel's decision than meets the eye; beyond (& especially) what the meal-worm's saying is the reason for his not running."
To the best of my knowledge, Daschle has not announced publicly that he will not be returning as Majority Leader, so I'm not sure what "reasons" you are referring to, so please expound.
FReegards...MUD
...& whatever he offered would naturally, be lies. (wheeew)