The times, they are a changing.

Almost forgot this nugget.

Esquire Magazine endorsed Republican Edward Daniels and not Charles Rangel this election cycle for Congressman of the 15th Congressional District. This is how they summed up their decision. (italics by TH).

"District 15

Edward Daniels (R)
Charles Rangel (D)

Firebrand, infighter, mover, shaker, polarizer: For nearly four decades, Charlie Rangel, chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, has earned these compliments--or epithets. We'll add two more: tax evader, for "forgetting" to pay taxes on $75,000 in rental income he earned. And sweetheart dealmaker, for living in four cherished rent-stabilized New York City apartments priced far below market value. Maybe it's time for Charlie to retire and tend to his real estate holdings full-time.
Esquire endorses: Daniels"

And check out the following article dated November 20, 2008 (Again italics by TH). Yes Charlie, the seniority thing is playing itself out. Hopefully the Residents of the 15th Congressional District will understand that the one main playing card you had to keep them voting for you is slipping away from you. And, who appears to be the instigator of all of this? Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Ha!

Waxman Defeats Dingell

By Paul Kane

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) won the vote, 137-122, to become the new chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, defeating the legendary Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.).

The vote came a day after the House Democratic steering committee recommended Waxman for the post in a narrow 25-22 vote. The powerful Energy panel, with jurisdiction over health care, energy issues and telecommunications policy, will play a significant role in moving much of President-elect Barack Obama's agenda in the 111th Congress.

"It's the mantra of the Obama election. People want change," said Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), who supported Waxman. "He'll work best with the new administration."

Senior Democrats were stunned by the Waxman victory, which seemingly dealt a blow to the party's long-held principle of seniority.

"It's just been buried," Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, said of seniority.

Despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's public neutrality in the race, Rangel accused her of playing a role. "I assume that not playing a role is playing a role," Rangel said.

Ouch! Charlie you really are pissed off about this!

Original Articles:
http://www.esquire.com/features/esquire-endorsements-2008/new-york-1108
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2008/11/waxman_defeats_dingell.html

TH
Watching Out For The Village!