Sen. John Thune Won't Run for President 3.75K Jim Newell 02/22/11 01:49PM Filed to: 2012 2012 Presidential Candidates John Thune David Brooks Appic Republican Sen. John Thune, who's only been considered a possible presidential candidate because he's hot, won't run after all. Sorry ladies, and David Brooks! You'll have to go back to making out with your Mitt Romney pin-ups, yet again.