This is a pond I normally would not step in. But here goes. Charlie Rangle has gotten away with giving himself perks for years. As chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, he could get away with it. If another congressman had a bill, he needed Charlie Rangle's okay for funding the bill. That is how power works in Washington DC.
There are two elements to this story that seem a bit strange. First what the grapevine says is Charlie Rangle parked his car in a restricted area. There are several other horrible offenses like that which have leaked out. But that's not enough to call an Ethics Investigation. What are the other charges and why are they being kept secret?
Secondly, they are threatening to try Rangle if he doesn't make a deal. Now this is an interesting ploy. Rangle is up for reelection in New York. One of two things will happen. Rangle will lose the election and disappear along with the Ethics charges or he will win and some closed door trial will be held AFTER the election. Both options open to the Ethics Committee are meant to bolster the Democrats in the midterm elections. You think it will help? Naw.
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