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Associated Press
02/02/06
Daschle Sees Mid-Term Election Shifting Debate
Former Senate Leader Endorses Culver's Bid
For Governor
AMES, Iowa -- Former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle visited Iowa
Wednesday, capping his visit with a speech at Iowa State University.
He told a crowd of about 200 that Democrats need to shift the national debate
away from terrorism and back to domestic issues. He said the health care system
is too expensive and inefficient, and the economy is too reliant on other
countries.
Daschle, a South Dakota resident, served in Congress for 26 years, 10 years as
Senate Democratic leader.
He was defeated by Republican John Thune in a heated 2004 campaign.
Daschle said he has no plans to run for president. Also during his visit, Daschle
endorsed Secretary of State Chet Culver's bid for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination.
Daschle said Culver is a strong advocate for ethanol and is in the best position to
win.