Luke Russert Riles Rangel

Congressman berates him when asked about losing job
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Jul 22, 2010 6:43 PM CDT
Luke Russert Riles Rangel
A YouTube screenshot.   (youtube.com)

Charlie Rangel may be facing some serious ethics charges, but he's not about to discuss the possibility of losing his job. Luke Russert of MSNBC (son of Tim) found that out today when he asked Rangel if were worried, notes Mediabistro. Rangel dismissed it as a "dumb question," asked Russert what station he was from, and added, "Well you're young, I guess you do need to make a name for yourself." Russert pressed on, much to Rangel's dismay. Watch it in the video.
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