DASCHLE’S STILL ALIVE IN SODAK….This was always going to be a nail-biter. The difference between the totals for John Thune and Tom Daschle right now is 1,000 votes. And it’s definitely worth noting that at the moment, that doesn’t include any of the results from the reservations. None. Again, hold your breath.

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