I've also said you don't rule any options out, because if you are in public life because you want to make a difference... obviously, you have to be open to those kind of possibilities.

He previously served as a United States Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district. S. Throughout September Daschle led Thune by margins of 2–5%; from October until the November 2 election most polls showed Thune and Daschle tied 49% to 49% among likely voters.

He previously served as a United States Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district.