After being redistributed out of his long-time congressional district (and thus losing his Rep Lloyd Doggett), Sid Smith - newspaper man, long-time Austinite, Realtor, 20-time winner of Cap10 K (from age 72 to 92), widow of Bert Kruger Smith, raconteur, sum-bitch, and outspoken liberal, decides that he will run for the seat at age 95. With little more than a couple dozen yard sides (printed on only one side), a catchy campaign slogan from his grandson Russell ("At 95, Who Needs Terms Limits?), and a handful of bumper stickers and t-shirts, Sid hits the trail in his long shot bid. Along the way, he garners international attention and builds momentum to the big election night, where he finishes...not last.
—Russell Smith, grandson