Happy birthday! John Thune turns 65 today

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is celebrating his 65th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician John Thune has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 65th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Thune, a cultural icon

Born John Randolph Thune in Pierre on January 7, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Thune's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Thune as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 65.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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