Thursday, August 12, 2004
A recurring issue in South Dakota politics is raising its head: drought relief. A drought is currently occuring in 30 of South Dakota's 66 counties. Thus far, no clear partisan division has emerged on the issue and federal efforts at relief, but don't be surprised if either candidate makes an effort to capitalize. John Thune may have suffered in his last run in 2002 from the Bush administration's inattention to the issue.
