87: A Happy Endorsement: Raj Bhakta for US Congress

Once in a great while they seem to appear out of nowhere. In baseball, he would be called a natural. [See the Robert Redford movie The Natural for a refresher.] In politics they are sometimes called "can't miss".

Thus, this morning we have come to know a political "Natural". We were quite taken with this young man's presence, confidence, and message. Raj Peter Bhakta calls himself a Teddy Roosevelt Republican. He is running for the US House of Representatives from the 13th Congressional District (Montgomery/NE Philadelphia County), a seat currently held by Democrat Allyson Schwartz. I encourage you to visit his website and get to know this young man. He will undoubtedly be a figure on the political scene for quite a while to come.

I am not a resident of his district, but if I were, this is a man I would vote for. Read his issues, listen to the Flash presentation on his first page. This is a no-nonsense, reform-minded candidate. He is more than worth the look, he is worth the vote!

Here is a press release from his campaign, dated today. This will give you an idea of what Raj is about:

Allyson Schwartz’s “Indefensible” Action

Republican congressional candidate Raj Bhakta is describing as "indefensible" the cut in funding Pennsylvania received from the federal government to address terrorism threats.

The state’s share dropped from $81.9 million last year to $49 million this year. Philadelphia’s portion went from $22.8 million to $19.5 million.

Bhakta, who is challenging Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-13th dist.), noted that the Philadelphia area is large and has a busy port, military installations and a nuclear power plant. "If Philadelphia is not at risk, I don’t know who is," he said.

Bhakta wants more money to hire police officers and upgrade technology for cops, firefighters and other emergency responders. "Philadelphia is essentially being ignored by the federal government," he said.

The candidate said the Department of Homeland Security isn’t prioritizing its resources, pointing out that places like Kentucky, North Carolina and Nebraska have received funding increases. "Philadelphia certainly faces a greater terrorist threat than Omaha," he said.

Raj Peter Bhakta, Republican for US Congress in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District. A solid candidate with a plan, and an agenda to accomplish that plan. He strikes resonating tones on integrity, and reform. Vote Raj in November in the 13th District!

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