Democrats were trying to make a deal where as Congressman Charlie Rangel was to get only a slap on the wrist, but that did not fly with house Republicans who want to use Rangel as their poster boy as to why to vote Republican in 2010. While the 13 charges were read into the house record Rangel is still playing it cool. It is expected that with the somewhat weak field of contenders that Rangel should be reelected this year.
One Manhattan Democrat who is sticking with Rangel is Manhattan Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Keith Wright. It appears that Wright who made an appearance at the Bronx county dinner last month could be next in line for Rangels seat should Rangel decide to retire soon after winning congressional reelection for the Manhattan and very small part of the Bronx seat.
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