Johnson Clarifies Statement on Reelection Bid
Remember that statement Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., made last week in which he seemed to move toward a reelection announcement? In a conference call with South Dakota reporters, he kind of took it back.
After former Republican Gov. Mike Rounds said last week he would run for the seat now held by Johnson, the Democrat responded with a statement that seemed to indicate that he was running: “I fully intend to put together a winning campaign in the weeks and months ahead.”
But in a telephone news conference with South Dakota reporters Wednesday, Johnson said his earlier statement should have been more clear about the prospects he will seek a fourth term.
"I should have added more clarity to my comments," Johnson said of the statement he made last week. "If I run again, I will run a strong campaign. But only if I run again, and it's far too soon to make that statement."
If Johnson ultimately decides against a bid, the names floated as potential Democratic candidates include former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Johnson's son, U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson.
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