Larry Pressler

“Had I taken the bribe and gone into rehab, it probably would have been seen as an American success story.” — Former Sen. Larry Pressler, R-S.D., on not taking a bribe during the Abscam sting operation in 1980.

Former senator to announce intention next week.

PIERRE — I received a telephone message, and then an email the other day from a self-described “voice from the past” inviting me to coffee. They were from Larry Pressler. He was asking if I was available late Monday afternoon for a cup of coffee. I instantly reached a conclusion. He...

By Eric J. Ostermeier Smart Politics The surprise announcement last weekend of Larry Pressler exploring a comeback run at the U.S. Senate as an independent raises the possibility of an unusual historical oddity in the Mount Rushmore State: A new Smart Politics report...

SIOUX FALLS (AP) -- A former U.S. senator whose 22-year congressional career ended in 1996 when he was defeated by Democrat Tim Johnson says Johnson's decision to continue to serve despite medical difficulties made him a figure of national courage. Johnson announced Tuesday that...