Janklow to Resign Effective January 20, 2004

[goobergunch]

"I wish to inform you that because of present circumstances, I will be unable to perform the duties incumbent on me in representing the people of South Dakota as their U.S. representative," Janklow wrote in a letter that he said was to be sent to House Speaker Dennis Hastert on Tuesday.

"Therefore I wish to inform you that I will resign from the House of Representatives, effective January 20, 2004."



That's the same day that the House reconvenes for the Second Session of the 108th Congress.

[theorist]

1. Who is the governor of SD? n/t

[goobergunch]

2. Jim Rounds (R) (n/t)

[NewJerseyDem]

4. It is Mike Rounds (n/t)

[goobergunch]

10. Brain cross - argh!

Got the first name mixed up with his 2002 opponent Jim Abbott (D).

[Fridays Child]

5. Mike Rounds, R

nt

[underseasurveyor]

3. That's also the same day he gets sentenced. n/t

[Terwilliger]

6. shouldn't he be taken into custody?

man should be in jail

[theorist]

7. Has he been sentenced? n/t

[goobergunch]

11. On January 20 he will be. (n/t)

[underseasurveyor]

12. Jan. 20th 2004 is his sentencing day. n/t

[Cha]

8. The People of South Dakata who voted him in over

Stephanie(sorry I don't remember her last name but I will in the future) should take a hard look at themselves, IMO!

[goobergunch]

9. Herseth (n/t)

[mdguss]

13. Janklow's Replacement Won't Be Appointed:

Governors do not have the power to appoint Congresspeople. When a vacancy in the House occurs, the constitution tells the Governor to issue a writ of election. In other words, they'll be a special election in mid-Spring for Congress in South Dakota. Likely candidates: Jim Thune (R-former Congressman); Stephanie Herseth (D-ran against Janklow last time, and got 47% of the vote).

This one is a toss up.

[Rowdyboy]

14. I thought Thune was gearing up to run

against Daschle.

[SDdem]

16. That sounded like the plan

if he doesn't run, the Republicans really do not have a strong candidate. I just hope that the people of SD give Stephanie a chance this time. Even if Thune runs I'm predicting a close election...Stephanie should have a great chance of winning.

[goobergunch]

18. Welcome to DU, SDdem!

:hi:

[sweetheart]

20. Welcome to DU ssouthDakotaDem

It is good to have you're free voice.

holiday regards to you and yours,
-sweetheart

[newyawker99]

21. Hi SDdem!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Cha]

15. Thank you, goobergunch!

:toast:

[goobergunch]

19. No problem. (n/t)

[ComerPerro]

17. I would like to see him say

"Sure, I killed someone. But so what. Its not like I got a blowjob!"

[dead_red_eyes]

22. Who wants to wager...

... that he'll never set foot in prison?

Here's my blog w/ photo of Wild Bill looking awfully screwed.

-jca

[dusty64]

23. I'm surprised and happy

justice was served in this case, I really didn't expect it. This should really help the Democrats take this House race now, it was close before.