At face value, there shouldn’t be anything wrong with a Democratic member of Congress admonishing recently departed acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller for allowing agents to target conservative groups under his watch. But when that congressman is Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), who was found guilty of 11 ethics violations, including neglecting to pay taxes on [...]
Rep. Charlie Rangel Tells Ousted IRS Head It’s ‘Wrong To Abuse The Tax System’
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Rep. Charlie Rangel Wins Again, Challenger Drops Lawsuit
July 9, 2012 | Posted by
Congressman Charlie Rangel moved a big step closer to securing his 22nd term representing New York in the House when his latest challenger, State Sen. Adriano Espaillat dropped his lawsuit contesting the results of the Democratic primary two weeks ago. Espaillat’s odyssey began when he initially conceded to Rangel on election night, believing that Rangel [...]
At 82, Charlie Rangel Tries to Hold Onto His Harlem Seat
June 22, 2012 | Posted by
After 42 years in Congress, New York elder statesmen Rep. Charlie Rangel is trying not to let his age become a big deal in his campaign to hold onto his Harlem seat. Rangel has weathered a number of challengers over the years and has endured a recent ethics scandal, but the 82-year-old continues to resist [...]
Charlie Rangel Faces Uphill Battle In Re-Election Bid
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
In Harlem, a legendary congressman — one of the most influential black politicians in modern history — faced a difficult re-election as allies backed his younger opponent in demanding a changing of the guard. That was in 1970, when challenger Charles Rangel defeated Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr., a mythic figure undone by scandal and [...]
