Along the way, we have been reminded of the importance of being in the arena, of being in the fight. And make no mistake that during this period of fiscal crisis and economic uncertainty there is a fight for the future direction of America. There is a battle to be waged over what kind of country we are going to leave our children and grandchildren and that battle is happening now in Washington, not two years from now. So at this time, I feel that I am best positioned to fight for America’s future here in the trenches of the United States Senate.Lots of speculation about why he decided not to run. Some of it centered on the idea that he’s really looking towards 2016, and would only put himself out now if it might help him along in the future. And without Thune, it is possible that we won’t see a single sitting Republican Senator making the run. Lots of Republican Senators happy with their jobs, or plain fear of a toxic environment no one wants to touch with a ten foot pole?
Early as it is in the election season, it doesn’t sound like Sen. Thune had much of an infrastructure ready to take on the task. And by some accounts, he genuinely likes what he is doing.
I for one, take him at his word – whether he’s looking at 2016, or not. He thinks he can accomplish some of what he wants in the Senate, and is willing to give it a try. Hedging his bets, if you ask me: about both a 2016 run, and the make-up of the Senate after the 2012 elections. If the Democrats retain control of the Senate, he will be in a fine position to be a top-tier voice of the conservative opposition. Being from South Dakota, the home of the right-wing war on women might help him in that endeavor. And if the Republicans take control of the Senate next time around, well then, heaven help us. He will be able to do lots of damage from the floor or the Senate, without endangering his chances at 2016. No harm to him – only us.
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