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Ex-NY Rep. Charles Rangel, Who Spent 4 Decades In Congress, Dies
Former Congressman Charles "Charlie" Rangel, who represented five districts in New York City over 46 years, has died.
He was 94. A cause of death was not given.
A founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rangel, a native of Harlem who went on to serve that section of upper Manhattan in the House of Representatives, was the first African American chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
"Rep. Charlie Rangel was a phenomenal patriot, hero, statesman, leader, trailblazer, change agent & champion for justice," House Democratic Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffri…
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals
With Democrats not holding power in either the executive or legislative branches, questions abound as to how the party can rebound, and who is best to lead them there.
A new poll sheds some light.
A Co/efficient survey conducted from Wednesday, May 7 to Friday, May 9 asked 1,462 likely voters who they view as the “face” of the Democratic Party:
Here are the top finishers:
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 26 percent
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, 12 percent
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 8 percent
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, 6 percent
Former Transportation Sec. Pete …
Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer
The back-and-forth war of words between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
In the first concert of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour by Springsteen and The E Street band last week in Manchester, England, he said: "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration."
Two days later, Trump hit back on social media, calling Springsteen, "not a talented guy — just a pushy, obnoxious JERK."
Trump …
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack
Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen following the singer’s scathing onstage criticism of his administration during the first stop of his international tour.
The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14.
"In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said.
"Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy an…
