Rangel Campaign Releases Promotional Video for Fundraiser

By Doug Powers  •  July 27, 2010 10:06 AM

**Written by Doug Powers

Plans are continuing for a birthday fundraiser for Charles Rangel on August 11th, and attendance might hinge on the outcome of a House ethics hearing this week:

Another issue for many of New York’s top officeholders: a scheduled Aug. 11 campaign fundraiser for Rangel at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan, hosted by outgoing Gov. David Paterson and chaired by most of the state’s Democratic party elite, including Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a Republican-turned-independent, was listed as a co-host as well.

The only thing more challenging than trying to figure out who the most crooked person in the room is will be to get Bloomberg to stop measuring the salt content in the hor dourves.

Rangel has to run for re-election and win in order to keep raising campaign cash to pay his legal bills. So no matter what happens Charlie can be fairly certain his lawyers will be voting for him.

Rangel’s campaign has released a video promoting this year’s fundraiser using some footage from last year’s party just to remind everybody that they like him and still do, dammit:

After the party it’s off to one of Charlie’s rent-stabilized apartments for cocktails and conversation.

(h/t Salon)

**Written by Doug Powers

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  1. #1
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:11 am, Ragspierre said:

    Rangel is what Harlem deserves, so long as they continue to elect the slug.

    Too bad the nation has to suffer.

    Another solid, sordid, argument for term limits.

  2. #2
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:13 am, TooMuchTime said:

    …Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a Republican-turned-independent…

    Republicans. The other Democrats.

  3. #3
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:19 am, happyscrapper said:

    Good. Once they have all arrived, just double-bolt the doors and make sure no one escapes…ever!!

  4. #4
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:21 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Black Community what say you?

  5. #5
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:30 am, Reg.conservative said:

    Where is Spitzer ?

  6. #6
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:39 am, RedDog said:

    Another issue for many of New York’s top officeholders: a scheduled Aug. 11 campaign fundraiser for Rangel …

    How can he use campaign money to pay legal bills? Is that not illegal itself? These people are so crooked they are like human Gordian Knots.

    Republicans = Democrats
    Democrats = Marxists
    Socialists = Anarchists

  7. #7
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:45 am, shimauma2 said:

    These people are so crooked they are like human Gordian Knots.

    Good simili RedDog! Gonna have to borrow that one.

    And I’ve heard there is a quick solution to Gordian knots….

  8. #8
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:48 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:45 am, shimauma2 said:
    And I’ve heard there is a quick solution to Gordian knots….

    Yeah, it’s called scissors!

  9. #9
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:58 am, rambler said:

    Happy birthday to the tax cheat. May he enjoy many more if jail.

  10. #10
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am, rambler said:

    sorry… in jail.

  11. #11
    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am, John Deaux said:

    I’d be willing to bet that he’ll get re-elected.

    Dem voters aren’t known for their smarts.

  12. #12
    On July 27th, 2010 at 11:18 am, Flyoverman said:

    When you see how people have such blind loyalty to a person in districts like Rangels, you begin to understand how otherwise normal people allowed the evil people they worshiped to burn six million Jews and 5 million others.

  13. #13
    On July 27th, 2010 at 11:21 am, jbh45 said:

    Aug 11, Plaza Hotel: A new ground zero. I’d stay away from that area next month.

  14. #14
    On July 27th, 2010 at 11:37 am, thejim said:

    Harlem has had nothing but black crooks representing them for generations. They don’t know that there could possibly be other choices, and they celebrate the criminal element of their representatives. Rangle will be reelected, he’s their hero.

  15. #15
    On July 27th, 2010 at 11:39 am, Regulus said:

    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:11 am, Ragspierre said:

    Rangel is what Harlem deserves, so long as they continue to elect the slug.

    Too bad the nation has to suffer.

    That’s been one of my biggest sources of heartburn with “liberals”: I couldn’t care less if they want to engage in self-destructive behaviors, I just wish they’d stop saying, “You’re coming with me!”

    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am, John Deaux said:

    I’d be willing to bet that he’ll get re-elected.

    Dem voters aren’t known for their smarts.

    Impossible to argue with that…

  16. #16
    On July 27th, 2010 at 11:51 am, Ragspierre said:

    At risk of being repetitive…

    TERM LIMITS

  17. #17
    On July 27th, 2010 at 12:01 pm, walterc said:

    Rangel, Frank, Reid, Pelosi.

    Put them on a billboard dressed as the four horseman of the apocalypse, as an advertisement for term limits.

    Actually you could come out with a series . . .Kennedy, McCain, Hatch, Bennett.

    There’s 535 options, so the combination’s are pretty much limitless.

  18. #18
    On July 27th, 2010 at 12:07 pm, swede said:

    I’d be willing to bet that he’ll get re-elected.

    Dem voters aren’t known for their smarts.

    I don’t know if it’s stupidity John, as much as voting for the guy who brings home the pork. Rangel gets them stuff.

    Perhaps it’s both.

  19. #19
    On July 27th, 2010 at 12:13 pm, swede said:

    Ragspierre said:
    TERM LIMITS

    Politicians and diapers need to be changed regularly – and for the same reason.

  20. #20
    On July 27th, 2010 at 12:19 pm, nail49 said:

    On Drudge:

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100727/ap_on_go_co/us_rangel_ethics_6

    He will weasel out of this somehow!

    Apologies to all REAL weasels out there.

  21. #21
    On July 27th, 2010 at 12:29 pm, rocketman said:

    ***
    Rangel looked pretty spiffy on T.V. yesterday. Nice vertical pinstriped white shirt.
    ***
    I hope his wardrobe changes to the traditional wide black and white horizontally striped jail uniform soon. He would look cool in the matching striped prisoner cap.
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

  22. #22
    On July 27th, 2010 at 2:49 pm, T-Bone said:

    Who is is opponent? What has Rangel done for his district? Are they way better off, slighty better off, worse off, or the same?

    And the answer to that question is jobs, not handouts. Giving people unemployment, welfare, food stamps, and other government bailouts is giving them the fish, not the fishing pole.

    Do they know or care about the difference?

  23. #23
    On July 27th, 2010 at 3:25 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Ethics Committee: What do you say to these charges brought before you?
    Rangel: None of your damn business!

  24. #24
    On July 27th, 2010 at 3:28 pm, txvet2 said:

    New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-independent, was listed as a co-host as well.

    Fixed it.

  25. #25
    On July 27th, 2010 at 3:28 pm, J S Ragman said:

    “When you take the A-hole train,

    You will be to Harlem in a jiffy.”

  26. #26
    On July 27th, 2010 at 3:31 pm, dan708 said:

    If Charwie Wangel does get reelected, maybe he’ll use part of his legal fund to fix his vocal cords.

  27. #27
    On July 27th, 2010 at 3:35 pm, dan708 said:

    On July 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am, John Deaux said:

    I’d be willing to bet that he’ll get re-elected.

    Dem voters aren’t known for their smarts.

    Especially Northeastern Dem voters. I would know; I live in ABSCAM Murtha’s home state.

  28. #28
    On July 27th, 2010 at 4:21 pm, txvet2 said:

    On July 27th, 2010 at 3:35 pm, dan708 said

    Must be tough to get around up there:

    “How do I get to the Murtha Building?”

    Ans: “Do you mean the Murtha County Courthouse, the Murtha Municipal Auditorium, Murtha Stadium or the Murtha Office Building?”

    “The Murtha Office Building.”

    “OK, go down two blocks and turn left on Murtha Blvd, go 6 blocks and turn right on Murtha St, go straight until until you hit the Murtha Freeway, then go south until you reach the exit for Murtha Avenue. Turn right and it’s two blocks over.”

  29. #29
    On July 27th, 2010 at 4:26 pm, T-Bone said:

    On July 27th, 2010 at 3:28 pm, J S Ragman said:
    “When you take the A-hole train,

    You will be to Harlem in a jiffy.”

    I love that song. I didn’t know the words though.

    Sugar Hill is waiting for it’s kickback and rent controlled apartment(s)

  30. #30
    On July 27th, 2010 at 4:29 pm, T-Bone said:

    “OK, go down two blocks and turn left on Murtha Blvd, go 6 blocks and turn right on Murtha St, go straight until until you hit the Murtha Freeway, then go south until you reach the exit for Murtha Avenue. Turn right and it’s two blocks over.”

    Is that right across the street from the Cold Blooded Ice Cream store or the Haditha Insurgent Union Hall?

  31. #31
    On July 27th, 2010 at 4:53 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Doesn’t Rangel have a building named after him? Something like the Rangel Community Development Association–sorry couldn’t find an easy link. Also, someone is running against him for his seat but don’t know the name….

  32. #32
    On July 27th, 2010 at 8:36 pm, txvet2 said:

    On July 27th, 2010 at 4:53 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Also, someone is running against him for his seat but don’t know the name….

    Neither does anybody else in the district. It’s hard to run without kneecaps.

  33. #33
    On July 28th, 2010 at 12:58 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    I think this is the Republican candidate for Rangel’s seat. I’m gonna check him out, but here’s Faulkner’s link: ttp://www.faulknerforcongress.com/

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