Northeast Philly’s version of a celebrity candidate

There is a ton of news going on in Northeast Philly today. No, no, nothing important — it is Northeast Philly — but it’s important in a Northeast Philly way.

For example, check out this big campaign shaking up for the 2005 congressional race:

A former reality television star appears to be emerging as the top Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz.

Raj Bhakta, who appeared on NBC’s The Apprentice 2, is seeking backing to run next year against the freshman Democrat in the 13th Congressional District.

“I’ve always had an interest in public office,” he said.

Wow! What’s next? Richard Hatch running for U.S. Senate? That dwarf from The Amazing Race running for the House? Bam Margera running for president? That fat woman from America’s Next Top Model running for dog catcher?

The possibilities are endless!

He hopes voters will say ‘you’re hired’ in ‘06 [Northeast Times]