“Democrats will start heading for the hills — distancing themselves from Charlie once those charges are out — so if he wants to keep a modicum of support, he better reach a deal with the House over the next few days,” one of the state’s most senior Democrats predicted…
“How would you feel right now if you’re one of our [five primary] candidates for attorney general, claiming you’re going to be fighting state corruption, [and] you’re asked how you stand on Rangel once the charges are outlined?” the official wondered.
“If the House Ethics Committee accusations are that Charlie cheated on his taxes, did favors for contributors, and gamed the rent-control laws, as we all expect, are you, a candidate for attorney general, going to back him up? I don’t think so,” the official continued.
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