Chaka Fattah

Congressman Chaka Fattah has been one of my political heroes for a long while. The Philadelphian did it the hard way, bucking the establishment "machine" and always remembering why he's in this: to help people and affect positive change. He hasn't allowed himself to be corrupted by power and influence and that's very rare in politics.

The Philadelphia Inquirer did a profile on the Congressman in today's issue in light of his anticipated run for mayor next year. It's a good article and does a nice job presenting what type of man he is. I almost hate to see this guy run for mayor. It seems we need him far more in Congress or the U.S. Senate. My what a good Senator he would make. With all the people we could have running for that position this year one must lament the choice Rendell & Company decided upon.