Republicans to Challege Herseth Sandlin in 2010 Election

Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin was one of 39 Democrats who voted against a Democratic-written health care bill in the House Saturday.

It was one of a series of votes that have put her on the other side of issues pushed by the Democratic majority and the Obama Administration.

Yet, she has attracted daily partisan political fire from Republican Party operatives. 

And, already, three Republicans have publicly said they want their party's nomination for the right to challenge her in the 2010 election, one year away.

University of South Dakota political science professor, Bill Richardson, says it will be difficult for Republicans to unseat Herseth Sandlin because she has voted mostly in line with South Dakotans' views on issues.

National Republican Party officials have said they might help support the GOP candidate next year.

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