Throughout his life, the lanky, soft-spoken son of a florist and spelling teacher has strived to excel at pursuits that haven't come naturally. Growing up in a small northeastern Pennsylvania coal-mining town, he was on his high school football, basketball and track teams, even though he wasn't big enough, tall enough or fast enough, recalled former varsity basketball teammate Michael Flowers. These days, his competitive passion plays out on political turf. Twenty years ago, he took a job as a securities lawyer in the only American city that has no senator, so he has set sights on the mayor's office instead. Politics is what I do when when I'm not working.
Some people collect stamps.
I do politics. It's what gets you out of bed at 7 a.m. to go to some Metro stop to shake hands with people you don't know. Jack Evans Jack Evans carries one of his triplets after a lunch with senior citizens. His organizational skills are legend among those who know him well. The shirts and ties hang neatly, organized by color.