longtime philadelphia
congressman chaka fattah.
this loss comes as jury
selection is starting next week
in his federal corruption trial.
he greeted somber supporters in
east falls.
he talked about his record of
delivering for the district, and
seemed to acknowledge the
indictment was too much to
overcome in the election.
>> yes, there were forced
against us tonight.
a very powerful and influential
people.
and they were on the other side.
it is also clear that the
majority will have its way, and
they will decide that someone
else should take on the
responsibility.
>> here's the man who defeated
him.
dwight evans walked into his
election party from warm
greetings from family, friends,
and supporters.
he won this congressional race
with 44% of the vote.
>> first y want to thank the
democrats voters of the second
congressional district.
i am humbled by the trust that