Charlie Rangel's corruption (claims, chairman, tax, family)

[ZGACK]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/ny.../06rangel.html

Since he represents NY Rangel is safe and won't resign but he should.

[WillysB]

This is gaining some traction and as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee he should be held responsible for at least his personal finances.

It's also interesting that Rangel claims that his wife was responsible for taking care of the family finances and tax records. I think we just saw Charlie attempt throw his wife under the bus, but if Charlie signed those tax records, he's just as liable as she is.

[tinman01]

Well he also leases a new caddillac every year on the taxpayer dime. I am not surorised in the least that he is corrupt.
But But I must mention. He is in fact a decorated veteran, wounded in combat. I respect his service to our nation. I am disappointed by his corruption, disagree with his politics and personally find him abrasive.

[tomocox]

Originally Posted by tinman01

Well he also leases a new caddillac every year on the taxpayer dime. I am not surorised in the least that he is corrupt.
But But I must mention. He is in fact a decorated veteran, wounded in combat. I respect his service to our nation. I am disappointed by his corruption, disagree with his politics and personally find him abrasive.

Charlie may a decorated vet, but then so too was Duke Cunningham. Not too sure, but then too wasn't Tail Gunner Joe McCarthy?