Posted on 09/19/2008 2:21:06 PM PDT by LdSentinal
NEW YORK (CBS) ― Already under fire for his tax troubles, Manhattan Congressman Charles Rangel really put his foot in his mouth on Friday.
In a CBS 2 HD exclusive interview Rep. Rangel called Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin "disabled."
The question was simple. Why are the Democrats so afraid of Palin and her popularity.
The answer was astonishing.
"You got to be kind to the disabled," Rangel said.
That's right. The charman of the powerful House Ways & Means Committee called Palin disabled -- even when CBS 2 HD called him on it.
CBS 2 HD: "You got to be kind to the disabled???"
Rangel: "She's disabled."
"There is no question about politically it's a nightmare to think that a person's foreign policy is based on their ability to look at Russia from where they live."
Republicans think Rangel's comments are insulting as well as shocking.
"Charlie Rangel's comments are clearly disgraceful," Rep. Peter King, R-Long Island, said. "This is just another liberal Democrat who can't accept an independent woman running for president."
King, who is co-chair of the McCain-Palin campaign in New York, watched Rangel's comments with CBS 2 HD. He was particularly upset because Palin's 4-month-old son, Trig, is disabled. He has Down's syndrome.
"We should be sensitive to her or any woman who has a child or family member who has any afflciiton at all," King said. "And so to use the word disabled in the conetxt of a female candidate for vice president who has a child who is disabled really is wrong. Charlie owes her and the entire disbale community and appology."
Advocates for the disabled are also upset.
((sot michael imperiale 135028) "It makes me feel as if he's trying to put her down, trying to say she's not good for the presidency or the vice presidency," Michael Imperiale said.
"A disabled president ran this country. He was didabled. His name was Roosevelt."
a spokesman for the McCain-Palin campaign also piled on, saying that this kind of rhetoric has no place in politics.
Why is this scumbag allowed to be in office still? He is one of the biggest hacks the Democratic party has to offer. A poor excuse for a human being...what a bastard.
What has Obama seen except the hood? Who has Obama led? What has Obama done? What has Rangel done for that matter except run his mouth. These dems are messing with the wrong person and will pay dearly for it in Nov.
I also love that picture of Sarah with Trig. :)
You said it, my friend! The picture certainly shows that inner strength that comes from giving and receiving love.
Toilet bug.
Of course he does: He’s from where it’s normal to be corrupt and stupid and get elected.
He is at home among the leftist corrupt politicians that seem to thrive in NYC...from Tammany Hall to today.
The League of Dishonorable Charlies, Draft #1
Charles Rangel
Charles Gibson
Charles Barkley
Charles Schumer
Prince Charles
Charles deGaulle
I friggin’ love it...
All we have to do is sit back and allow the ‘Rats to open their mouths.
“Open mouth, insert Left foot.”
My tagline is the only response necessary. LOL
Unbelievable. They have reached yet another new low in this campaign. Race-baiting, attacking Palin’s daughter, Email hacking, insults, what slime they are.
Rangel is a stupid Idiot!
That he is an insanely stupid Idiot is precisely why he is a Preeminent Leader of the DEMORAT PARTY!
Its Great to see Real Democrats stepping forward now saying “WE WILL NOT ALLOW THE DEGENERATE LEFT TAKEOVER OUR ONCE PROUD PARTY” as Lynne de Rothchilde is now doing!and other Real Democrats!
NOBAMA IN 08!!! NOBAMA’S EVER!!!
Kinda explains the rasp in his voice, don't it?
I no longer want to just win this election. I want a bloody landslide. Folks, no matter what you hear, no matter what the exit polls say, do not let ANYTHING keep you from voting on (or before) November 4. Pieces of offal like this crook Democrat from NY are what we are up against.
Is it that they feel so intellectually inferior to this Fantastic Governor, that they are reacting out of spite of perciieved Rejection and Fear of Inadequate Performance when held to Reasonable Standards??? Just Pondering! thats all!!
NOBAMAIN 08!!!! NOBAMA’S EVER FOR AMERICA!!!
P.S.: Is it TRUE THAT BILL AYERS WAS THE GHOST WRITER OF OBAMA’S BOOK (S)???????????? IT SURE LOOKS LIKE IT!
The guy served under the Navy Department. And used to be a cop. And he’s come to this...
I am at a loss for words.
What a dirtbag.
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