In an epic election cycle, a new generation of civic leaders is already at work trying to fix a broken system — and restore faith in the process. Meet the rising stars of American politics #1: Huma Abadin
Deputy chief of staff to the Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton has two shadows: her own and Abedin, 35, a former Clinton White House intern who has trailed her boss from the U.S. Senate to the campaign trail to foreign capitals. In her Foggy Bottom post, Abedin — who wedded New York Congressman Anthony Weiner last summer (Bill Clinton presided) — serves as a senior Clinton adviser as well as a friend and confidante.
Who is your political hero/inspiration? Bill and Hillary Clinton. They are the reason I ended up in politics.