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July 31, 2010
Democratic leaders, donors to hold Rangel birthday bash at The Plaza
Topics: Political News and commentariesIf this doesn't leave you slack-jawed, nothing will. Not only are the tasteless Democratic Party leaders giving a birthday party to honor the man who will face the first House ethics trial in eight years and who is facing no less than 13 ethics violations, but they're also making it a fundraiser for his campaign:
Democratic leaders and major party donors plan to hold a lavish 80th birthday gala for Charles Rangel at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan next month, despite 13 ethics charges pending against the veteran lawmaker.Calling these people clueless is an understatement.Lobbyists and other party donors received invitations this week to join Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and New York Gov. David Paterson at one of New York's finest hotels to celebrate Rangel's birthday.
Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are also listed as featured guests, according to an invitation viewed by The Hill. ...
While some Democrats think Rangel has become politically radioactive in Washington, the invitation lists a variety of enticements to get people to show up to his birthday bash and contribute to his campaign.
Posted by Richard at July 31, 2010 2:36 PM
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