Johnson To Seek Re-election?

From today's Argus Leader:

Sen. Tim Johnson is now telling people privately that he will seek re-election in 2008.

Career moves for a lot of ambitious young South Dakota Republicans and Democrats hinge on what Johnson decides. If he runs, it ties up Democrats wanting to make a jump into politics. Rep. Stephanie Herseth would also seek to stay where she is, so there would be no room for movement.

Republicans wanting to make a leap ahead in their careers also might be reluctant to challenge the incumbent senator, even though it will again be a presidential election year.

But as far as South Dakota politics goes, who knows?