Endorsements from Thune and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)—South Dakota’s two U.S. senators—provide Scott major firepower right out of the gate from inside the party’s leadership.

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"If we are not credible in our warning, that's when we may have to actually prove to the Iranians that we mean business," Senator Mike Rounds said Wednesday.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/wounded-warrior-pheasant-hunt-introduces-vets-to-south-dakota-hospitality-tradition/collection_4b31f228-75e4-11ee-aa26-cbba7bf045e3.html

"It sounds like he's antsy to get back into the swing of things," said Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, striking a similar upbeat tone.

Source: https://www.nationalmemo.com/mitch-mcconnell-2659656012

John Thune and Mike Rounds, and Rep. Dusty Johnson — did not attend the event in the ice arena at The Monument.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/did-my-due-diligence-graham-again-defends-actions-which-included-pressuring-georgia-to-toss-ballots/