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'''Bob Smither''' (born August 26, [[1944]]) was the [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian Party]] Nominee for the 2006 special election in [[Texas CD-22 2006|Texas CD-22 2006]] and long-time member of the [[Libertarian Party of Texas]]. | '''Bob Smither''' (born August 26, [[1944]]) was the [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian Party]] Nominee for the 2006 special election in [[Texas CD-22 2006|Texas CD-22 2006]] and long-time member of the [[Libertarian Party of Texas]]. | ||
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==Education and Career== | ==Education and Career== | ||
Smither holds a Ph.D in electrical engineering from the University of Houston. He has taught as an adjunct professor of electrical engineering at the University of Houston for 14 years. | Smither holds a Ph.D in electrical engineering from the University of Houston. He has taught as an adjunct professor of electrical engineering at the University of Houston for 14 years. | ||
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==Community Service== | ==Community Service== | ||
Smither has consistently been active in the local community. He served on the Board of Directors of the Armand Bayou Nature Center, an organization committed to preserving habitat along the Armand Bayou. In 1997, Smither and his wife Gay founded the Laura Recovery Center[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Recovery_Center]] for missing children in Friendswood. Additionally, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston Regional Amber Plan[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Plan]], a community notification system that has saved the lives of abducted children. | Smither has consistently been active in the local community. He served on the Board of Directors of the Armand Bayou Nature Center, an organization committed to preserving habitat along the Armand Bayou. In 1997, Smither and his wife Gay founded the Laura Recovery Center[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Recovery_Center]] for missing children in Friendswood. Additionally, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston Regional Amber Plan[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Plan]], a community notification system that has saved the lives of abducted children. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Bob Smither is a fiscally conservative [[libertarian]] [http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/2009/3-cd-22-candidates-appear-in-chamber-near-debate-while-1-watches-from-sidelines]. A former Republican, Smither discovered the Libertarian Party in 1972, finding that he shared the Libertarian principles of personal responsibility and individual freedom. He has been active in the party since that time, and in 2006 ran for the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 22nd Congressional District. | Bob Smither is a fiscally conservative [[libertarian]] [http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/2009/3-cd-22-candidates-appear-in-chamber-near-debate-while-1-watches-from-sidelines]. A former Republican, Smither discovered the Libertarian Party in 1972, finding that he shared the Libertarian principles of personal responsibility and individual freedom. He has been active in the party since that time, and in 2006 ran for the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 22nd Congressional District. | ||
==2006 Campaign== | ==2006 Campaign== | ||
The resignation of Republican Congressman Tom DeLay in 2006 gave an unexpected boost to Libertarian prospects in the 22nd District. This was caused by DeLay's resignation and the subsequent defeat of the Republican Party in Federal Court when they attempted to nominate another Republican to the ballot. The courts ruled that the Republican Party could not name a replacement candidate for DeLay, leaving them with no nominee on the November 2006 ballot. The 22nd District traditionally has voted Republican. | The resignation of Republican Congressman Tom DeLay in 2006 gave an unexpected boost to Libertarian prospects in the 22nd District. This was caused by DeLay's resignation and the subsequent defeat of the Republican Party in Federal Court when they attempted to nominate another Republican to the ballot. The courts ruled that the Republican Party could not name a replacement candidate for DeLay, leaving them with no nominee on the November 2006 ballot. The 22nd District traditionally has voted Republican. | ||
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==Endorsements== | ==Endorsements== | ||
* Former Republican Congressman, Bob Barr (R-GA) | * Former Republican Congressman, Bob Barr (R-GA) | ||
* Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Commissioner | * Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Commissioner | ||
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* WWE Wrestler Glenn Jacobs (aka 'Kane') | * WWE Wrestler Glenn Jacobs (aka 'Kane') | ||
==External | ==External Links== | ||
* ''Bob Smither's Campaign website'' - http://www.BobSmither.com/ | * ''Bob Smither's Campaign website'' - http://www.BobSmither.com/ | ||
* ''Bob Smither's Campaign Blog'' - http://www.smither.net/bb/ | * ''Bob Smither's Campaign Blog'' - http://www.smither.net/bb/ | ||