[truth_seeker]

Maybe Daschle is attempting to parse words in the great tradition of another shameless RAT. Hopefully he is committing political suicide by constantly stonewalling and obstructing the administration in matters of national defense.

Does he come up for re-election, in 2004?

Will he face a strong opponent? Who?

[McLynnan]

Does he come up for re-election, in 2004?

Yes, his term is up in '04. He will have to decide if he's going to run for President or to retain his Senate seat. He's delusional if he thinks he has a prayer in hell of becoming President. SD is such a conservative state I don't understand why they keep him around, except that he is apparently exceptionally talented at bringing home the pork.