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How Old Is John Thune?
By Dorothy Gannon - Politics DailyJohn Thune is a Republican U.S. senator from South Dakota running unopposed for his second term in the Senate. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Thune. How old is John Thune? Thune is 49. When was John Thune born? Thune was born Jan. 7, 1961. Where was John Thune born? Thune is a native of South Dakota. He was born in Pierre and grew up in Murdo. Who are John Thune's parents? Thune's parents are Harold and Pat Thune. Harold was a Navy fighter pilot, basketball ...
Is John Thune Married?
By Dorothy Gannon - Politics DailyJohn Thune is a U.S. senator from South Dakota running unopposed for his second term in the Senate. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Thune. Is John Thune married? Yes. Who is John Thune's wife? Thune is married to Kimberley Weems Thune. What does John Thune's wife do? Kimberly Thune, a native of Doland, S.D., has a degree in communication. How long have John Thune and his wife been married? John and Kimberley Thune were married in 1984. How did John Thune ...
Can Mitt Romney Outrun Sarah Palin? Handicapping the 2012 GOP Horse Race
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyOn Saturday, May 1, the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby, some 20 thoroughbreds will run for the roses in the most famous and important race in the sport. That race of 3-year-old colts (and one filly) will be won in just over two minutes. Meanwhile, another exciting horse race – the race to win the GOP presidential nomination – is gearing up. It, too, has a large field, but this race is a marathon that takes four years to complete. Now, the time has come to begin handicapping the 2012 primary race. This list represents a snapshot of a moment in time, with fluid odds and a ...
Al Franken Cuts the Comedy, Goes for Drama in the Senate
By Patricia Murphy - Politics DailyWhen Al Franken first came to the Senate, he was downright dull -- pledging to represent his state, and not his party; sticking to issues that affect Minnesota; and seemingly suppressing his inner SNL'er to play the straight man at high-profile events like the Sonia Sotomayor hearings. People wanted to know: When will Franken get funny? But fast-forward a few months and the question seems to be: Where did this guy come from? In the last week, Franken has stepped into the role of fierce populist and Midwestern fighter, the Man from Minnesota willing to mix it up with Republicans to score a ...
Politics Daily: Is John Thune the GOP's Answer to Obama?
By not in system - AOL News(Dec. 11) -- While names like Palin, Romney and Huckabee get most of the attention when it comes to 2012 presidential speculation, a dark horse may be rising out of the Great Plains. South Dakota Sen. John Thune has $5.5 million in the bank, a handsome face, hoop skills that rival the president's and an upward trajectory in the U.S. Senate. Despite failing at a 2008 bid to head the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), Thune was able to take control of the Republican Policy Committee after Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) fell from grace. ...
John Thune: The GOP's Answer to Obama?
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyWhile names like Palin, Romney and Huckabee get most of the attention when it comes to 2012 presidential speculation, a dark horse may be rising out of the Great Plains. South Dakota Sen. John Thune has $5.5 million in the bank, a handsome face, hoop skills that rival the president's and an upward trajectory in the U.S. Senate. Despite failing at a 2008 bid to head the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), Thune was able to take control of the Republican Policy Committee after Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) fell from grace. ...
So Which Senators Didn't Want Credit Card Reform?
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyYou've probably read that the both the House and Senate passed credit card reform legislation this week -- and by sweeping margins. The House vote was 361-64, which was impressive enough, until you compare it to the Senate, which voted 90-5.In fact the margin was so wide in the Senate, it had a lot of folks wondering who out there didn't think it was a good idea to eliminate double-cycle billing and predatory rate hikes on the most vulnerable Americans. Heck, even Sen. Tom Coburn (R-NRA) voted in favor of the bill-- albeit only after amending it to usher handguns into national parks.Well here ...
McCain Dropout Theory
By Dave - Politics DailyToday's winner of the CTotD is Steve Rosenbaum from the Yahoo Opinion pages. And he almost had me. The reasons are simple. He can't win. Now that Obama is the presumptive Democratic nominee -- the polls all show that McCain's pro-war stance and Bush endorsement make him a lost cause in November. That combined with soft stand on litmus test conservative issues make him an unpopular candidate among the base. I know some Democrats that think the Republicans are planning to let McCain lose and 'sit this one out' so that they can hang the democrats with a bad economy and a war that is a morass. ...
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