People were concerned about national security, and that precluded us from having the opportunity to break through on the issues that we cared most about - the economy, education and health care.

Daschle has been a paid consultant and advisor to Hindery's InterMedia Partners since 2005 during which time he received from Hindery access to a limousine and chauffeur. Career in the House of Representatives
In 1978 Daschle was elected to the United States House of Representatives winning the race by a margin of 139 votes following a recount out of more than 129000 votes cast. In the mid-1970s Daschle was an aide to then Senator James Abourezk of South Dakota.

He co-authored a book advocating universal health care. S. A South Dakota native Daschle obtained his university degree there and served in the United States Air Force.