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Who will Replace Charles Rangel?
AM New York ^ | June 20, 2016 | Mark Chiusano

Posted on 06/20/2016 10:18:39 AM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff

Next week, Democratic voters in Harlem and upper Manhattan will do something they haven’t done in a long time: vote in a congressional election that doesn’t include Rep. Charles Rangel. After more than 40 years, the lion of Harlem is retiring. Without an incumbent, the race in the 13th Congressional District is more competitive than usual, though it's still taking place somewhat quietly. Traditionally low turnout even in competitive congressional races means that each vote carries extra weight. No matter who wins, Rangel’s replacement will mark a shift for a changing district.

A change in representation for a changing district Walk down the street in the heart of Rangel’s district and you'll find plenty of love for Rangel, even if for some that love has faded in light of the “old man’s” long service and 2010 censure for ethics violations. “He’s almost like a grandpa to the community,” says Andre Murray, 50. “Him and Al Sharpton together in this area. If you need something done, run to them.” “One of the best,” says Tony Ledesma, 58, smiling at the memories of meetings with the congressman, who has always “taken care of seniors” and worked to increase housing. Rangel won Harlem’s seat in Congress in 1970, defeating civil rights legend Adam Clayton Powell Jr., himself engulfed in scandal. Rangel eventually became the first African-American chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. Back when Harlem was far less of a site for real estate speculation, he bolstered the district’s housing through low income housing credits, and worked to help improve the neighborhood’s economy through creation of the Harlem Empowerment Zone in the 90s. In an era of higher crime in NYC, he also supported President Ronald Reagan’s war on drugs.

(Excerpt) Read more at amny.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: charlierangel; harlem; house; manhattan; ny2016; rangel; uppermanhattan
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1 posted on 06/20/2016 10:18:39 AM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff
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To: GuavaCheesePuff
Some other large invertebrate that leaves a trail of slime wherever it goes...?
2 posted on 06/20/2016 10:20:56 AM PDT by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle (If you can't graciously honor JimRob's wishes, then kindly stay the hell out of JimRob's house.)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff
After more than 40 years, the lion of Harlem is retiring.

Lion??? Sorta like Fat Drunk Ted Kennedy, the "Lion of the Senate"?

These pieces of dung are walking, talking advertisements for term limits.

3 posted on 06/20/2016 10:21:25 AM PDT by NorthMountain (A plague o' both your houses.)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

There’s a conservative candidate running for this Harlem seat. His name is Tony Evans.

https://ballotpedia.org/Tony_Evans

http://www.votetonyevans.com/


4 posted on 06/20/2016 10:22:06 AM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Not to worry. The Democrat Party has lots of crooks.


5 posted on 06/20/2016 10:22:14 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Dunno, but whoever it is will have to be a pretty high-energy person...

6 posted on 06/20/2016 10:22:26 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
I thought Adam Clayton Powell, IV, was interested in getting his family back into the "business"?

Or am I misremembering?

7 posted on 06/20/2016 10:23:03 AM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: NorthMountain

A conservative can win this district. Tony Evans could, if he runs a smart, classic campaign. Not every member in Rangel’s district likes the candidates.


8 posted on 06/20/2016 10:23:05 AM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Just gonna throw out a wild guess but it will probably be a foaming at the mouth liberal, corrupt as heck, black person.


9 posted on 06/20/2016 10:24:18 AM PDT by Tailback
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To: Tailback

my guess....a gimmie dat


10 posted on 06/20/2016 10:27:38 AM PDT by notaliberal (St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

“The Lion of Harlem.”

More like the Hyena. Or the Harlot. Better alliteration and more accurate besides.


11 posted on 06/20/2016 10:28:53 AM PDT by IronJack
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Someone similar or worse.


12 posted on 06/20/2016 10:29:24 AM PDT by kalee
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

An Hispanic just like what happened to Steven Solarz. Two-thirds of Rangel’s district is Hispanic. Same thing holds for Maxine Water’s district.


13 posted on 06/20/2016 10:34:07 AM PDT by kabar
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Depends who’s next on the tax dodger list.


14 posted on 06/20/2016 10:38:54 AM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacted the most.)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff
13th District of New York

24.6% White, 31% Black, 4.7% Asian Ethnicity 52.5% Hispanic

Obama 93 - 6% in 2012

15 posted on 06/20/2016 10:39:55 AM PDT by kabar
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To: All

A steaming dog turd would be indistinguishable.


16 posted on 06/20/2016 10:40:07 AM PDT by Maverick68
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To: NorthMountain
Well, lions don't hunt, they kill cubs, they spend hours having sex with as many females as possible and they can become man killers for sport.

Sounds something like ol Charlie.

17 posted on 06/20/2016 10:44:07 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

A simple pile of hot fresh excrement would be a measurable improvement.

Even with the flies.


18 posted on 06/20/2016 10:54:58 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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19 posted on 06/20/2016 11:06:51 AM PDT by nickedknack
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Male lions have sex with females?? But what about the lesbian gay bisexual and transgendered lions?? What are they up to??

Was Cecil the lion gay???

I’m being silly of course. Just making fun of the liberal media, which sometimes run stories about homosexual behavior in the animal kingdom.


20 posted on 06/20/2016 11:12:51 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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