Former N.H. senator Smith taking aim at Graham's seat

[kskiska]

SARASOTA -- Former two-term Republican U.S. senator from New Hampshire Bob Smith, now of Sarasota, said Tuesday he was "very seriously" considering a run for the seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Bob Graham, and that a formal announcement of his candidacy next month was likely.

"My wife and I certainly had no intention of re-entering politics when we moved here," said Smith, who served six years in Congress and 12 years in the Senate before his defeat last year by U.S. Rep. John Sununu. "But ever since Sen. Graham retired, a lot of people have been asking me to run, offering to support me and help me raise money.

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Smith was targeted for defeat by the national GOP in his race with Sununu after he briefly left the party during an abbreviated run for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.

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[SpiralHawk]

1. The Return of The Bobo !

He may have taken up residence in a Florida swamp, but he's still got a "Granite State of Mind." ( like Sen. Jugghead).

[kskiska]

2. Well, he may get the votes of "The Miami Relatives"

and their friends, The Fisherman, et al, since he took up their cause and escorted their traveling circus to follow Elian and his dad to Washington, trying to get themm onto the military base where Juan and Elian were staying.

[0007]

3. Wasn't that a hoot?

He shouldn't be that hard to beat if he runs, 'eh?

[oasis]

4. but..but Cruella has dibs on that senate seat. Jebbie promised her.

[mobuto]

5. That's ok

I've been considering running against Lisa Murkowski in Alaska.

The fact that I've never once set foot in Alaska should only be a moderate hurdle (I'd say the fact that I'll be under 30 in 2004 would be rather more critical).

[dusty64]

6. Great the more

the merrier, the rethug primary ought to be interesting and bloody. Let's how the Democrats have an easier time of it, this has got to stay in Democratic hands.

[maxanne]

7. Oh no!

Not Bob Smith!! The worst combover in NH!!

I'm still apologizing to people from out of state, who remember his run for president - and make fun of me for living here.

[mndemocrat_29]

8. Bob Smith v. Katharine Harris

That would be an interesting primary.

[stevedeshazer]

9. BWAHAHAHAHA!!

Bob "Potato Head" Smith? At least it will be entertaining.

Mr. Potato Head:


This guy is nuttier than a squirrel turd, which of course makes him a leading candidate right out of the box.