New York Times Snubs Rangel
- Posted on September 4, 2010 at 5:38pm by
Meredith Jessup
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In an editorial today, the New York Times unfurled its officials endorsements for New York’s upcoming elections, but one powerful incumbent who normally sails through the reelection process has been left off the Times’ choice ballot: Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel, NY-15.
As has been widely reported, the New York congressman is getting ready to face down 13 ethics charges before a House hearing, including accusations surrounding improper fundraising and shady real estate deals involving coveted rent-stabilized apartments. Rather than wait for the verdict to be passed down on Rangel, the Times explains, “a better solution would be for voters to look seriously at the five people running against him now.”
The biggest name in the race is Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV, whose father was a political superstar in that area. Mr. Powell, however, has done little in Albany, even by Albany’s do-little standards. He has shown no reason for voters to promote him.
There are four other choices: Vince Morgan, a community banker and former Rangel aide; Jonathan Tasini, a perennial liberal candidate; Ruben Vargas, another campaign regular; and Joyce Johnson, a former chief executive and educator. The best of these alternatives is Joyce Johnson, who, while struggling in the primary, has been a strong advocate for women’s rights and civil rights for many years.
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Comments (52)
Marc Jacobs
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 8:18amHey New York Times! What ever happended to the presumption of innocense? Charilei Rangel says he did nothing wrong! Why are you throwing him under the bus? Now, as for me, the reason I don’t support him is that I am against just about everything that he is for – but that is not your problem, right? Is is possible that there is a tiny bit of common sense in the brains of your editorial writers? It’s not much, but I congratulate you anyway
Report Post »pinnybogg
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 7:59amHEAR!!! HEAR!!!!!!!
Report Post »bifozz
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 7:46amNope, he’ll get voted back in. Look who votes for him…..all the “where’s my check?” folks. Then he’ll get convicted, thrown in jail and some other lousy democrat will get appointed to his seat. What a joke.
Report Post »red penny
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 7:15amIt isn’t breaking the rules until you get caught! Well,Charlie you‘ve been caught but I’m willing to bet that his trial will be a joke and there is a good possibility that the RAT will skate on most of the charges!!!!
Report Post »Hondaman
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 7:00amWould someone send me a new box of Kleenex to wipe my eyes? I feel soooooo bad for Chaaaalie
Report Post »FindKeyToTheTruth
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 6:49amSounds like the NY Times is racist.
Report Post »Philip
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 6:22amTrial by media. The Honerable Congressman hasn’t been found guilty of anything- yet. The people and the powerful both deserve a fair, speedy, and LONG overdue trial. While the wheels of justice are spinning, there are a lot of other folks in Congress that could use a good investigation.
Report Post »smartypoop
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 4:13pmSo true Phillip. One of my senators is one of them. Hes done what Walters has done times 10! But hes fourth in line to the power seat. Unless the Repubs haul him up on charges, you wont hear boo about it!
Report Post »fedup
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 2:22amThey are not changing their ways they have a reason for doing it and it is not because they suddenly turned against wrangle it has to do with trying to keep progressives in power, if that means unhitching a trailer now and then so be it.
Report Post »Jynnipher
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 12:05amThey aren’t the first, back in April Fox News announced that “L.A. Times Declines to Endorse Sen. Boxer in California Primary” of course as you read further it says the LA Times choose not to endorse anyone. Not sure if they have/will endorse Boxer this Nov (because I don’t read them, so I don’t know off hand).
Report Post »http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/05/07/la-times-declines-endorse-boxer-senate-primary/
C_Era
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 10:46pmI still wouldn’t read the rag, but it’s good to know that something good can come from such crap.
Report Post »JB-Illinois
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 9:13pmSo not PC. What racists!
Report Post »missmarie
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 8:22pmAnybody else see a pig fly by their window? I just can’t believe it!
Report Post »smartypoop
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 9:08pmI saw a pig! I saw a pig!
Report Post »Breaking news—Hell froze over too! LOL
34yearmilvet
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 8:14pmAdam Clayton Powell IV whose father was the Congressman from the same district. Wow the father Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was always in the news for pulling the same tricks Ol Charlie allegedly has done. “Keep the faith baby” was his mantra whenever he was in the news.
Report Post »Tess_Comments
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 8:11pmBold move. Let’s see who will boycott NYT for this.
Report Post »ninecarpileup
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 8:07pmIt’s a NY state of mind…40 years of screwing the people. I wonder if Sharpton will call for another heir to the Rangel throne.
Report Post »wendio
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 9:59pmHas anyone actually seen Sharpton and Rangel in the same room? I am thinking of Superman and Clark Kent.
Report Post »MusketBall
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 7:58pmwow, could the NY Times have inadvertently swerved into intellectual honesty? Naaah… I‘m sure it’s just some sort of clerical error.
Report Post »Blue Eyez
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 7:56pmWhat is so sad about this is that most all of these political hacks do this kind of stuff a lot, and probably have for many, many years; they evidently do not see any problem with this kind of behavior at all. After all, liberals are of the entitlement mentality and above it all…..it does not apply to them…just the “little people”, you know, the low class Americans who are just so stupid that we all need them to help us survive, and tell us how to live 24-7…and regulate our every waking moment.. Charlie, ole fellow, hang it up. Time to say bye bye…do not despair, the people of your district will replace you with someone just like you.
Report Post »alkmetro
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 7:07pmI don’t think the NYT has any standards…but…they are loosing readers and mula faster than Charlie rangal can lie…soooo it makes business sense….
Report Post »EZBurns
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:39pmThe left is in trouble and they know it. Even left leaning Zogby is showing the majority of the US is saying they’ll vote republican/conservative in November. Rangle is screwed.
Report Post »smartypoop
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:53pmGive Rangel his due Ezburns, hes been screwing the people of NY for quite a while now. What goes around comes around, hes earned his screwing! LOL
Report Post »slwolfgram
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:26pmPoor baby …he’s been betrayed. Who would have thunk it…
Report Post »saneromeo
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:20pmThis truly bespeaks the fear of the left, because it is smarter for them to focus their attention on people without criminal charges. They will NEED that seat come November…
Report Post »smartypoop
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:20pmWho would have thunk it! The NY Times has standards! ?!
Report Post »Karma, ya gotta love Karma! LOL
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Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:12pmNot shocked. NYT is throwing chaaaalie under the bus to give the appearence of being transparent blah blah blah. Still a liberal rag joke.
Report Post »GeneralC_USA
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:07pmRangal is such a nice guy, too. He represents the NY mindset well, git all ya kan as fast as ya kan for as long as ya kan. Oh, Maybe too much southern accent for NY, but I think the attitude has been captured for Congressmen, Senators, and Wall Street.
DanniDee
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 6:02pmThe New York Times snubs Rangel? Whatever could have happened to change their mind about ALL their beloved Democrats? Hmmmm!
1st a Father
Posted on September 6, 2010 at 7:14amIt just took 13, count then, 13 ethics charges to finally leave him off of their favorites list. Oh, the inhumanity. how could they? ;)
Report Post »Eagle07
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 8:48amyep 12 is their limit.
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