Congressman Charles Rangel of New York declared victory in his Democratic primary election on Tuesday, after facing one of the most serious challenges of a four-decade career as he tried to win a 23rd term in Congress in November.
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) said on Friday that the conservatives who make up the tea party are the "same white crackers" who fought the U.S. civil rights movement. In an interview with David Freedlander at the Daily Beast, the congressman issued a scathing indictment of the far right.
Hearing on punishment for Rep. Charles Rangel set for Thursday unless he waives proceeding
Eight-member House panel decides Rep. Rangel broke rules, punishment next step
House ethics trial begins for New York's Rangel, ex-chairman of tax-writing panel