Colby Hamilton, Writer, WNYC News
Colby Hamilton is a general assignment reporter. He originally joined WNYC as a political blogger. He's a proud graduate of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Rangel talks reelecting, Obama and the credit downgrade with WNYC's "It's A Free Country"
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 01:49 PM
Alec Hamilton/WNYC
"It's A Free Country" reporter Alec Hamilton sat down with Congressman Charles Rangel ahead of his big birthday fundraising bash tonight. From WNYC:
Congressman Charlie Rangel, the third-longest currently serving Representative in the House who will celebrate his 81st birthday with a lavish fundraising gala Wednesday night, said President Barack Obama was a big influence in his decision to stay in the game: "Obama has a lot to do with the decision that I made," he said.
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Memo to Rangel there is life after Congress it is time to retire and enjoy you home in the islands.
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