Thune has been told that if he doesn't fight he's done. Janklow will take on Dachele in '04 not Thune. It is a shame as Thune's ACU ratings were pretty darn high.
Told that by whom? Got a source? This South Dakotan would like to know where that is coming from.
It would be highly unusual for a new Congressman to give up his seat after only two years to run for the Senate.