Russert Rattles Rangel

Congressman Charles Rangel seemed determined to admonish NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Luke Russert. Rangel is yet another crusty, old curmudgeon in a growing list of Washington politicians that are giving credence to the call for term limits. It must be the comfort and confidence that comes with serving multiple terms in office that leads these politicians to think that they are not only making laws for the good of America but are above the laws they are making.

Rangel is set to be the potential spoiler for the Democrats. While the Democratic party attempts to voice their agenda it will be overshadowed this week when the House Ethics Committee outlines charges against the Congressman. To add further insult there could be a possible trial this fall putting a bad light on the Democratic party just in time for the upcoming elections.

Let’s not forget House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s declaration of “draining the swamp” and “perhaps it will take a woman to clean the U.S. House.” Words she will have to chew on when it comes to cleaning out dust-ball Charlie Rangel.

It appears that Congressman Rangel may be the gift to Republicans that will keep on giving right on through to November.