Sen. Thune R-SD Campaigns for Iowa Senate Hopeful Ashley Hinson
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Thune beat the Senate's top Democrat to win his seat in 2004!
In a major upset, Thune defeated Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle — the highest-ranking Senate Democrat — flipping his seat red. Read more at Wikipedia
Grassley has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981 — over 4 decades!
First elected to the Senate in 1980, Grassley also served in the U.S. House (1975–81) and the Iowa legislature starting in 1959. His unbroken run in elected office spans more than 65 years.
How many consecutive Senate votes did Grassley cast before missing one?
- Under 2,000
- About 4,500
- Over 8,900
- Exactly 6,200
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Over 8,900
Sen. Thune played college basketball. What year did he first enter Congress?
- 1993
- 1997
- 2001
- 2005
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1997
Grassley has run every day for decades — into his 90s!
Born in 1933, Sen. Grassley has maintained a daily running streak for over 40 years and has represented Iowa in the U.S. Senate since 1981. Read more at Wikipedia
What most helped Thune beat Senate Dem leader Daschle in 2004?
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