Daschle on Ellsworth: It was no big deal

Of course the former Senator his happy and whatever efforts he did make are appreciated. And he also says the issue was not that big of a deal in the 2004 election.

[Daschle] said Friday that he has helped the delegation make calls to commissioners to make the case for Ellsworth.

He also downplayed the significance in last year's campaign.

"I think that part of it was overblown from the very beginning," he said.

He said he would not be able to call Thune to congratulate him Friday.