[sultan88]

"I think Fund has nailed it - Thune figures that in heavily Republican SD, he'll have his shot in the future, so it's not worth "sullying" himself in a recount catfight now. He probably wants to avoid looking like an Al Gore "Sore Loserman." "

I think this is correct analysis also.

[Mudboy Slim]

"I think Fund has nailed it - Thune figures that in heavily Republican SD, he'll have his shot in the future, so it's not worth "sullying" himself in a recount catfight now. He probably wants to avoid looking like an Al Gore "Sore Loserman."

"I think this is correct analysis also."

Perhaps...however, I believe the recount--and VoteFraud investigation--will go on despite Thune's protestations and Thune shall be seated in the Senate in January 2003.

Just my humble opinion...MUD