August 28, 2008 - 11:42

For Fattah, re-election is no concern

DENVER--In 18 years representing Philadelphia, U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah has never been seriously challenged in his overwhelmingly Democratic 2nd Congressional District.

This year, with a young political activist who only recently entered the race opposing him, he sees no reason why things should be any different.

"I'm going to be spending every day campaigning for Barack Obama and Joe Biden," Fattah told PolitickerPa.com this morning after the state delegation breakfast. "I'm not going to be spending any time worrying about my own election," he added.

Fattah said he had "mixed feelings" about his opponent, Republican Adam Lang.

"I'm very impressed with what he's done at the community level, and it's always great to see young people involved in politics," Fattah said. "I think it's unfortunate his first contest is one where he won't come out on top."

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Dan Hirschhorn is a PolitickerPA.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

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