Nov 1, 2014: The Root: Charles Rangel Draws Fire for GOP Slavery Remark
The veteran Democratic member of the U.S. House tried to rally a crowd for N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying some Republicans “believe that slavery isn’t over.”

Sept 17, 2014: BizPac Review: Charlie Rangel wants all Americans to feel suffering of war with a mandatory draft and tax
Leave it to a Democrat to find a reason to raise taxes, even in war. U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., wants to ensure that all Americans have skin in the game if the United States is going to war against the Islamic State militants who now control large portions of Syria and Iraq.

June 27, 2014: Yahoo News: Sharpton cancels rally with Rep. Rangel, runner up
Rev. Al Sharpton abruptly canceled a Saturday rally where Rep. Charles Rangel and his chief rival were to pledge unity after a bitter primary campaign.

Apr 11, 2014: New York Observer: Rangel Says His Election Is Not About ‘Who Is the Best Qualified’
Congressman Charlie Rangel, who is fighting what appears to be the toughest re-election battle of his life, said today that “qualifications” aren’t what matter in the race.