Thune (they spelled it Thone) is listed at +170...not sure why it is so high because it should be a tight one just like in 2002. Thune is just about to release a poll (paid for by him so take that for what its worth) showing him up 50-48, so there's pretty good value on here. I may buy some of it back if the line drops, but +170 is awfully nice.
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Thune vs Daschle...Pinny line
- Thread starter Shotgun
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The GOP should have learned their lesson regarding the corrupt Indian votes in 2002. Here is the latest poll (Thune's pollster):
From The Hotline:
A Public Opinion Strategies (R) poll, conducted 8/24-26 for the NRSC, surveyed 500 likely voters; margin of error +/- 4.4% (NRSC release, 8/31). Tested: Sen. Tom Daschle (D) and '02 GOP nominee John Thune.
General Election Matchup
Thune 50% 62% Fav/29% Unfav
Daschle 48% 61% Fav/35% Unfav
Don't Know/Other 2%
Pollster Glen Bolger: "In the nearly two months since he has gone on the air, Thune has closed the gap, even in the midst of a challenging national political climate. John Thune's message of independence and standing up for [SD] values has reminded voters why they like him, and has translated into a strong showing on the ballot test" (release, 8/31).
Some analysis here:
Thune Charges Into Lead
Tom Daschle has spent millions of dollars on television ads, beginning months before any campaign was otherwise underway. Only recently has John Thune begun his media campaign. But the latest South Dakota poll shows Thune with a two-point lead. There are a number of signs that the tide is turning against Daschle.
Daschle's basic problem is that he can't tell South Dakota's voters anything they don't already know. His whole career has been based on pork, not principle. But no matter how many millions of dollars Daschle spends, he can't materially add to the pork factor. He's already got that.
Meanwhile, Thune is running as a man of principle, and, as it happens, his principles match those of the majority of South Dakota voters far better than Daschle's. Daschle can't hide this fact by running ads showing him hugging President Bush.
Jon Lauck's Daschle v. Thune is the place to go for information on what could be the year's most important Senate race.
From The Hotline:
A Public Opinion Strategies (R) poll, conducted 8/24-26 for the NRSC, surveyed 500 likely voters; margin of error +/- 4.4% (NRSC release, 8/31). Tested: Sen. Tom Daschle (D) and '02 GOP nominee John Thune.
General Election Matchup
Thune 50% 62% Fav/29% Unfav
Daschle 48% 61% Fav/35% Unfav
Don't Know/Other 2%
Pollster Glen Bolger: "In the nearly two months since he has gone on the air, Thune has closed the gap, even in the midst of a challenging national political climate. John Thune's message of independence and standing up for [SD] values has reminded voters why they like him, and has translated into a strong showing on the ballot test" (release, 8/31).
Some analysis here:
Thune Charges Into Lead
Tom Daschle has spent millions of dollars on television ads, beginning months before any campaign was otherwise underway. Only recently has John Thune begun his media campaign. But the latest South Dakota poll shows Thune with a two-point lead. There are a number of signs that the tide is turning against Daschle.
Daschle's basic problem is that he can't tell South Dakota's voters anything they don't already know. His whole career has been based on pork, not principle. But no matter how many millions of dollars Daschle spends, he can't materially add to the pork factor. He's already got that.
Meanwhile, Thune is running as a man of principle, and, as it happens, his principles match those of the majority of South Dakota voters far better than Daschle's. Daschle can't hide this fact by running ads showing him hugging President Bush.
Jon Lauck's Daschle v. Thune is the place to go for information on what could be the year's most important Senate race.
Daddy's old democrats are dying fast now and no faster anywhere, than South Dakota. That Indian thing really was swept under the rug in 02, but with the demi's acting like spoiled children in Florida in 00, I don't think it will be as easy for Daschle to fix this one. I concur with all of the above and a Thune victory would be the icing on the Bush cake!
So. Dak is coming around!
So. Dak is coming around!
