Strom Thurmond’s Youngest Son Might Run for Congress

Thurmond’s aspirations for congress come amid scores of Democrats and Republicans retiring or seeking higher office.
Strom Thurmond’s Youngest Son Might Run for Congress
Paul Thurmond wheels his father, U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond (in wheelchair) into his 100th birthday party at the U.S. Capitol, December 5, 2002 with his wife Nancy (L in red) and his daughter Julie Thurmond-Whitmer (behind Nancy). 2002 was Thurmond's last year in office. Luke Frazza/AFP/Getty Images
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Paul Thurmond wheels his father, U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond (in wheelchair) into his 100th birthday party at the U.S. Capitol, December 5, 2002 with his wife Nancy (L in red) and his daughter Julie Thurmond-Whitmer (behind Nancy). 2002 was Thurmond's last year in office. (Luke Frazza/AFP/Getty Images)
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