The New York Times Endorses Rangel's Opponent

From Fire Andrea Mitchell:

2:47 PM (4 hours ago)New York Times endorses Charlie Rangel’s opponent Joyce Johnsonfrom Fire Andrea Mitchell! by adminPoor chuckles. First Obama threw Charlie Rangel under the bus last month when news of a trial for his 13 ethics violations came out. Now, even the left wing New York Times has thrown ole Charlie under he bus. Bye endorsing Joyce Johnson over Charlie Rangel, the New York Times is backing a candidate who few have ever heard of and is way back in poll for the upcoming Democrat primary. The primary is expected to go to either Rangel or Adam Clayton Powell IV. Powell’s father, Adam Clayton Powell III held Chuckles Rangel’s seat before losing it 40 years ago.






The biggest name in the race is Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV, whose father was a political superstar in that area. Mr. Powell, however, has done little in Albany, even by Albany’s do-little standards. He has shown no reason for voters to promote him.



There are four other choices: Vince Morgan, a community banker and former Rangel aide; Jonathan Tasini, a perennial liberal candidate; Ruben Vargas, another campaign regular; and Joyce Johnson, a former chief executive and educator. The best of these alternatives is Joyce Johnson, who, while struggling in the primary, has been a strong advocate for women’s rights and civil rights for many years.



In the 15th Congressional District Democratic primary, we endorse Joyce Johnson.