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Rangel Says He Wants To Give His Critics The Finger
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY)
Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), in a campaign speech today in which he (again) defended himself against charges by the House ethics committee, said a middle finger well represents how he feels about the charges, the press and, indeed, the whole process.
Last night, at Rangel's star-studded birthday party fund-raiser, former New York City Mayor David Dinkins flipped off a protester who was calling for Rangel to resign.
PERMALINK | COMMENTS (28) | RECOMMEND RECOMMEND (0)Topics: Charles Rangel, David Dinkins, Ethics, House Ethics Committee, New York, New York City
Charles Rangel
Rangel Supporters: Think Of All The Good He's Done!
Fmr. New York City Mayor David Dinkins
A star-studded lineup of New York City Democrats, including former mayor David Dinkins, and former state comptroller Carl McCall, held a a rally on the steps of City Hall today in support embattled Harlem congressman Charlie Rangel.
Citing Rangel's long record of public service, Dinkins told the crowd: "Folks seem to have a short memory."
PERMALINK | COMMENTS (4) | RECOMMEND RECOMMEND (0)Topics: Carl McCall, Charles Rangel, David Dinkins, House Ethics Committee
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