I don’t happen to subscribe to the notion that everybody who criticizes Tom Daschle is criticizing Tim Johnson. I think that’s a bit of a stretch.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that just because someone criticizes one politician, it doesn't mean they are also criticizing another politician. The speaker thinks it's an exaggeration to say that everyone who criticizes one person is also criticizing someone else.
About John Thune
John Thune is a longtime U.S. Senator from South Dakota, serving since 2005. He’s held various leadership positions in the Republican Party, including Senate Minority Whip. Thune is known for his political acumen and for defeating a sitting Senate Democratic Leader in 2004.
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