'Apprentice 2' contestant Raj Bhakta considering congressional run

'Apprentice 2' contestant Raj Bhakta considering congressional run


UPI News Service, 10/11/2005


Pennsylvania's Raj Bhakta says getting fired by Donald Trump on NBC's "The Apprentice" last season had no effect on his political aspirations.

Bhakta of Fort Washington, Pa., is considering a long shot Republican run against Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz, D-Pa., the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Tuesday. Schwartz defeated Republican Melissa Brown by 15 percentage points in the last election.

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Bhakta, weeks shy of 30, was noted on "The Apprentice" for his bow ties and eye for the ladies. He even hit on Trump's receptionist as he headed out the door, the newspaper said.

Republican officials have had a hard time recruiting anyone to challenge Schwartz and said they would welcome Bhakta as a candidate.

"One, he's young and he wants to do it," GOP National Committeeman Bob Asher said. "And, two, he represents the new face of the Republican Party, which is one of diversity."

http://www.realitytvworld.com/index/articles/story.php?s=1005097

He's a young white male. Am I missing something??

Not sure what his background is though.

His father is Indian and his mother is Irish (born in England).

http://www.rajbhakta.com/bio.html

He was a complete tool on the Apprentice. He fits right in with the GOP!

who will do ANYTHING for money. He would make a good Repug as long as there is something in it for him personally.

Looks like the guy behind the counter at my local ice cream stand in that get-up. All he needs is the paper hat.

What a tool.

okay...I admit I liked Raj on The Apprentice-so sue me! LOL!

Actually, I just read his website and this is what he said:

I also am becoming increasingly involved in political issues. I feel that we Americans need to become involved in making sure we hold our elected officials accountable. If we do not demand that politicians represent us, and not only the special interest groups who fund their campaigns, our country will slip further away from the where most of us are — which is close to the center.

Sounds a lot better than most rethugs...maybe he hasn't been corrupted yet. :shrug: