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April 22, 2005
Multiplicity

The leading candidate for mayor of San Antonio has admitted to using his twin brother as a stand-in at a civic event without telling anyone, according to Reuters. Julian Castro, a 30-year-old city councilman, said his identical twin, Joaquin, rode for him in the annual River Parade through downtown San Antonio. Joaquin smiled and waved as he floated along the river in a barge with other city council members. Though Julian claims that his brother was “standing in” for him but not impersonating him, the River Parade announcer introduced Joaquin as Julian. The councilman’s mayoral opponents said the stunt was “deceitful” and “immature.” Julian later appeared at a news conference wearing a T-shirt reading: “I am Julian.” His brother appeared with him wearing a shirt that read: “I am not Julian.”

Posted by Dean at April 22, 2005 09:17 AM (World Magazine Blog)