Posted on 08/24/2010 8:54:18 AM PDT by MissesBush
NEW YORK (CBS/AP) – Rep. Charles Rangel has shot back at President Obama’s recent comment that he “end his career with dignity.”
Speaking at a candidate’s forum in Harlem Monday night, Rangel said the president hasn’t “been around long enough to determine what my dignity is.”
The embattled 80-year-old congressman said it was more likely that he would protect Obama’s dignity over the next two years.
Obama’s remark was made three weeks ago.
The former House Ways and Means Committee chairman was accused of using official stationary to raise money for a college center bearing his name; delaying tax payments on income on a rental unit in the Dominican Republic; failing to file his financial disclosure statements on time; and operating four rent-stabilized apartments in New York, including one he used as a campaign office.
The Democrat has vowed to fight the charges and is refusing to resign. He says he is focusing on his re-election to his district in Manhattan’s Harlem neighborhood.
Rangel is seeking his 20th term. The state’s primary is Sept. 14.
His rivals include Adam Clayton Powell IV. In 1970, Rangel defeated his father, the legendary Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Rangel insisted his problems wouldn’t affect the outcome of other races.
“I refuse to believe that I’m either that important or infamous that my problems are going to interfere with any good person getting elected,” Rangel said recently, adding that he was sure his Democratic colleagues were serving their constituents well and that most were safely on their way to re-election.
What do you bet his district re-elects him in a landslide? They love to stick together...
Dignity isn’t a characteristic that hangs out with these two.
Get back on the plantation, Charlie, if you know what’s good for ya...
Popcorn is hot and fresh. Bring the butter and salt. Dems arguing between themselves is always entertaining
Ooooo.
That's big when one of the most established race-and-power-exploiters in the party starts pointing out that the pres is an unseasoned rookie.
To put it another way, they love to do their twisted version of "sticking it to the man".
Rangel said the president hasn’t “been around long enough to determine what my dignity is.”
Did Rangel just admit that The One™ is inexperienced?
His rivals include Adam Clayton Powell IV. In 1970, Rangel defeated his father, the legendary Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
What happened to Adam Clayton Powell III?
Dignity and dims do not go together.
Maybe they miscounted? Roman numerals are tricky. :=)
This just might be the gift that keeps giving...
Neither one has dignity and both should resign.
Lost with the SS Minnow.......
Thanks MissesBush.
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