Keith Ellison

I don't know enough about newly elected Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) to say whether he'll be a good or a bad member of Congress. I do know that he'll be one of the busiest Members of Congress - as this article in the Star Tribune demonstrates. By being the first and only Muslim MC in American history, he has become the point man for the concerns of Islamic citizens - and he seems to be more than willing to take up the cause.

America is about diversity, and it's especially fitting that at this particular time in our history, a Muslim has finally been elected to our Congress. I wish Representative Ellison the best. Hopefully he doesn't forget to represent his constituents in Minnesota as well as serving as the de facto Representative for all Muslims in this country - as he no doubt will be viewed by many (quite possibly even himself).