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One impediment to Daschle's running was thought to be his wife, Linda, who is a prominent lobbyist in Washington. In the past, Daschle has privately told supporters that she did not support a presidential run.

But as recently as the week before Christmas, Daschle indicated to supporters that his family was now fully behind a run should he decide to dip his toe into the pool.

Daschle's Senate colleagues are already lining up to challenge for what is now the minority leader slot. Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, who is expected to be a target for Republicans in his re-election bid in 2004, is considered the frontrunner. For the past several years he has served as Daschle's No. 2. But Reid doesn't have anything in the bag. Chris Dodd, a media favorite, is making loud noises about challenging for the job.

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