The next big man in big city America?

In an attempt to be first on the news of another candidate joining the race, the City Paper's political notebook says that Frank Rizzo, Jr. may be considering a run.

City Councilman at-large Frank Rizzo Jr. said he is talking to advisors and will make a decision shortly. Rizzo, the son of the popular mayor, was first elected in 1995 after garnering more votes than incumbent GOP Councilwoman Joan Specter. His office is known for its constituent services.

I'm willing to go out on a limb here and say that there's a better chance that Frank Rizzo, Sr. will run for mayor than there is for his progeny to jump in.

Equally unlikely is this quote from Republican Committee General Counsel, Michael Meehan, from the story just above the Rizzo story:

"The Republican Party is not going to gain power overnight. It takes time — and that time will come."

My suggestion for the Philly GOP: recruit John Timoney, Pat Croce, or Paul Vallas to run for mayor.