Posted on 07/10/2005 5:30:07 AM PDT by Cowman
RANGEL'S SOLICITATION
Rep. Charles Rangel has written to lobbyists who represent corporate interests before the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, where he is the ranking Democrat, asking for contributions from $1,000 to $10,000 "to underwrite" his 75th birthday party.
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and retired Gen. Wesley Clark will address the event starting at 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Tavern on the Green in Manhattan. "I would like to be able to list your name on the invitation," Rangel said in his solicitation. He admonished the lobbyists to "fax the attached response sheet back to my office as soon as possible."
Rangel, in his 18th term representing Harlem in Congress, needs no funds for his own re-election. He distributes funds to other Democratic candidates through his National Leadership Political Action Committee, augmenting his influence and power in the House.
Robert Novak is a Washington columnist and commentator.
BTW Rangel is running unopposed.
Sorry, tour = your.
The Coffee hasn't kicked in yet.
At least professional whores admit what they are.
If this were a Republican, the demonrats would have it screaming across the front pages for the next two weeks.
Yes, but by their actions not their words, and because their actions are never reported because of the "D" after their name.
Really... Ya Think?
Sadly most people are against term limits.
When did the Tavern on the Green move to Harlem. Charlie is a man of the people and he's willing to go to Central Park if he has to!
MSM: Hey, what's this? Crap! Okay, quickly, throw this under the desk. Yea, that's good. Now..umm..what do we replace this with? Ooo! Grab a recycled piece about Tom Delay! That's the ticket!
Wonder if "my friend Charlie" will be invited again to the show after this little revelation.
Leni
I remember an editorial cartoon that showed various implements of punishment for both parties. the Republicans had a baseball bat with nails in it, an axe, and a leather belt; The Dems had a feather, a pillow, and a teddy bear.
not much has changed in 15 years
Extortion, by any other name, still smells like a politician.
Rangle is also for the draft, it is he who pushes it.
Well, if anybody can bridge the gap between the two organizations it's Teddy the Swimmer.
One of the ringleaders in the effort to hang Tom Delay.
Whats a few bucks for a birthday party and after all the money you send to Rangel will get you access to the whole of the CBC. The most racist organisation since the KKK.
Actually, I think most people are for term limits, the SCOTUS isn't.
They ruled it unconstitutional
We have term limits for president, without them we would still have Bill Clinton, for life. What a horrible thought.
Thanks for posting. Another example of The Democratic Crime Syndicate in action.
Rangle the Freedom Strangler, Jihad Johnny CONyers, and Nancy the witch Pelosi are the most vocal leaders of the progressive SOCIALIST faction of the Democratic (SOCIALIST) Party.
For more verifiable info on Jihad Johnny CONyers, and how he AIDED the 9/11 Terrorists, read the story below...
http://www.nodnc.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=212
The "Democrats" - Treason, Socialism, Tryanny, and the Destruction of Freedom...
I wonder what Hillary's cut will be. Can't imagine she'll speak for free.
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