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Aug 25

Time: SHS for president?

Category: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

By Denise Ross

Not now, of course, but someday - maybe. So says Time in its current Hotshots: Democrats to Watch piece which names South Dakota’s lone congresswoman as one of five rising star Dems.

Though moderate in her politics and reserved in person, she can roar on the stump. Her fiery speeches have made her popular at party events across the West and led to speculation that she might one day run for President.

Time credits Stephanie Herseth Sandlin’s political heritage - a gov grandpa, secretary of state grandma and longtime state lawmaker dad - along with a bit of mentoring from Tom Daschle for her success so far.

SHS is joined on the list by Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania, Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Artur Davis of Alabama - all fellow House members - plus San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Of the 5, SHS is the only one mentioned as a future president.

2 Comments so far

  1. Ruth @ Dakota Disco August 25th, 2008 9:30 pm

    Maybe she’ll pick Tom Daschle for VP… seems he’s still up for grabs.

  2. larry ward August 27th, 2008 8:10 am

    MY God give us a break with this bu* s***! We need a break from politics.

    larry - Might I humbly suggest that if politics are wearing you out, the Hoghouse is not a place to frequent? This is a political blog, after all. Perhaps you could find respite in the entertainment section of USA Today or at Perez Hilton’s blog. -Denise
    PS - You should also avoid any cable news channel for the next 2 weeks. Make that 2 months.

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