At 95, Mr. Smith trying to get to Washington

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At 95, Mr. Smith trying to get to Washington

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/20060301-0107-elderlycandidate.html

1:07 a.m. March 1, 2006

AUSTIN, Texas – Given his age, Sid Smith's campaign slogan seems obvious: “At 95, who needs term limits?”

The former newspaperman and real estate agent, who scoots around his hillside home with the help of a cane, is running for Congress in Tuesday's Democratic primary.

“I'm the oldest guy in this race,” said Smith, joking that his Dec. 24 birthday makes him “one day older than Jesus.”

His main goal is to boot from office Republican freshman Michael McCaul, who won the 10th District seat two years ago after the redistricting effort led by former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

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Wed Mar-01-06 05:16 PM
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1. at 95 Mr. Smith sounds like he is sharper than chimpy....

Good luck to Mr. Smith!!:applause:

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Wed Mar-01-06 05:58 PM
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2. Too Cool!

Great story thanks.

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