EXCLUSIVE: House Democrat calls on Rep. Rangel to resign

[The Northerner]

Source: The Hill

In a major development, Rep. Betty Sutton (D-Ohio) on Friday night called on beleaguered Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) to resign.

Sutton's statement comes one day after the House ethics committee charged the 80-year-old Democrat with multiple violations.

In a statement to The Hill, Sutton stated, "It is regrettable, but Charlie Rangel needs to resign from his seat in Congress. This isn’t about being a Democrat or Republican, this is about preserving the public trust. Our nation is facing extraordinary challenges and we must be focused on building a sustainable economy that will allow our workers and businesses to flourish."

Sutton has built a reputation as a crusader for congressional ethics. In 2008, she led the fight to pass legislation creating the Office of Congressional Ethics, which now serves as an independent ethics body within the House of Representatives.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/110691-exclusive-house-democrat-calls-on-rangel-to-resign

[davidinalameda]

1. he should resign

[Third Doctor]

2. I agree

That exchange with a reporter last week didn't help either.

[Politicalboi]

3. If only he had an affair

And paid them off and used taxpayers money. Or had a fling with a hooker while wearing diapers. Oh that's right Charlie is a Democrat.

[Slit Skirt]

4. well if he was fooling around with interns

or standing in a bathroom with a wide stance...
he might have a better chance

[Historic NY]

5. Sometimes congress critters feel entitled & become ethically challenged.

[txlibdem]

6. Sometimes

:rofl:

[Winterblues]

7. preserving the public trust.

[malaise]

8. Good

If he loved the party or had any dignity left he would have resigned already

[jamalhernandez]

9. His presence hurts the party

He needs to be replaced by another Democrat.