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October 23, 2008

Pint-Size Politicians Channel McCain, Obama in School Elections

Ellen Gamerman:

'Change' Factors Big in Tykes' Talking Points; A Third-Grader's Economic Platform

In his recent stump speech, Thomas Fleming took a stand against nuclear power, violence, weapons and war. He told voters there was no greater honor than serving them and requested their support. "I ask nothing in return except a better America," he said.

Then the 8-year-old candidate, dressed in his Cub Scout uniform, sang a song from "The Simpsons," waved his fists over his head and rejoined his fellow third-graders in the cafeteria at Altruria Elementary School in Bartlett, Tenn. Thomas, who won the election, serves as the student council sergeant-at-arms when he isn't busy practicing piano or dancing like a robot.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at October 23, 2008 9:11 AM
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