Rep. Rangel steps down from tax committee
Embattled Democrat takes ‘leave of absence’ amid ongoing probe
Personally I would like second-ranking, but first rank in the minds of loon lovers, to take the gavel. Who doesn't love the antics of Pete Stark-raving mad?
"You think you are big enough to make me, you little wimp? Come on. Come over here and make me, I dare you. You little fruitcake."
Of course, just like so many congressmen, like Rangel, Petey has a residence, tax and ethics problem. In short, he lies:
KTVU Channel 2 News has learned the modest house in Rep. Stark's East Bay congressional district that he purportedly lives in is in fact owned and occupied by his in-laws. No one KTVU contacted in the neighborhood has ever seen him near in the house.
Yes, there is a stark difference. At least Charlie Rangel is an affable crook.
UPDATE: Now Charlie is spouting things like, "You bet your life on it" and other such nonsense when asked if he will remain as chairman. This is an obvious slap in the face for Nancy Pelosi who bravely stated, “I guess he is still chair of Ways and Means…”
The Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel is only taking a "leave of absence" until the heat is over or the investigation concludes.
Maybe he can use this time to collect some rents and wash his garaged forever Mercedes.
