What Democrat could run against Janklow in SD

Given the closeness of the House we need to really concentrate on those races where we may have a better shot and like it or not the South Dakota house race has become competitive due to Rep. Janklow killing a motorcyclist apparently by running a stop sign.

Are there any Democrats who stand out who could make this a very competitive race?

Stefanie ? Sorry I don't remember her last name but I read about her and wanted her to win! :kick:

Pictures of bloody scene at the accident:

"Bill Janklow: Why won't he take responsibility?"

Maybe if we do that we can get a total of 10 votes.

and she ran a pretty good race up there. If memory serves me correctly she's the daughter of an ex-Governor.

Stephanie Herseth

http://www.hersethforcongress.org/

Not that it makes ANY difference, but she is absolutely stunningly beautiful. If I weren't gay...

Check out her old website...She is OUTSTANDING! God, please let her run again!

and she also did pretty well in 2002 garnering about 46% in a pretty Republican state.

Especially against someone with Janklow's long political pedigree. Seems to me that Herseth could win pretty handily given a bit of support (read: $$$).

Her father ran for governor and lost. Her grandfather was governor.

And I really don't think Janklow will run again, after this.

According to the Almanac of American Politics, Tony Dean (host of a popular TV program) is considering running.

It seems really good. If only I wasn't so cheap.

the writer is Michael Barone, who's a Repuke stooge but fairly knowlegable (sp?) about these topics.

Herseth would be the best candidate here. I don't think that Janklow will run again, but Herseth could probably beat a Repuke without his huge name recognition. I (along with many others) was worried when Tom Daschle considered retiring in 2004. I couldn't think of anyone prominent enough to replace him. Herseth is talented and nearly took down a political giant in 2002. If elected, she could easily become the future of the South Dakota Democratic Party (and become a possible senator in 2010).

On another note, does anyone know how old Brooks Johnson (son of Sen. Tim Johnson) is? I know he's the only child of a sitting senator who fought in Iraq. Considering how often the children of politicians run for office (many times successfully), I wonder if he'll consider a race in the future?

young, attractive, smart, and ran a surprisingly good campaign against an entrenched favorite last year, I think she would be a great rep for the Dems and South Dakota.