Pres. Daschle?

From the front page of the Argus Leader today:

Despite his noncommittal stance, Daschle clearly appears to be putting his toe in the presidential sweepstakes, said Bill Richardson, a political science professor at the University of South Dakota.

"Apart from Sen. (Hillary) Clinton, there isn't an obvious person who is a front-runner," Richardson said. "I don't see why he couldn't be a serious candidate."

Once one of the most powerful politicians in Washington, Daschle seemed just as comfortable recently addressing a group of college students as he had been on the Senate floor.
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"I think he would be a good president," McGovern said. "He has a good background, he has got a good, even temperament. If he decides to do it, I will support him. But I don't have the slightest indication he will do it."

Critics say the former senator has not let go of the past, pointing to Daschle sympathizers who continue to bash Thune in political blogs. Republicans also argue Thune has become an effective voice for South Dakota - a sign the state is fine without Daschle in office.

It is a pretty good article.  Check it out.