Thread: Charles Rangel on Rick Perry: 'Tall and he's from Texas'

Charles Rangel on Rick Perry: 'Tall and he's from Texas'

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By BEN SMITH & MAGGIE HABERMAN | Updated: 9/19/11 7:19 PM EDT


Rick Perry scrambled for cash in upper Manhattan at what was supposed to be a quiet fundraiser with Hispanic businessmen - and instead turned into a local New York City political circus, replete with a gatecrashing appearance by Rep. Charles Rangel.

The event, which was coordinated by local Hispanic activists and New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers head Fernando Mateo, was half fundraiser and half meet-and-greet at a restaurant in the Inwood section of Manhattan.
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Perry's people had expected the event to stay off record, including from any publicity. But instead, a media throng awaited Perry as he dodged into the restaurant to the waiting group at Papasito Mexican Grill of a couple dozen businessmen - and Rangel, who had waltzed in earlier.

"I wanted to make him feel comfortable," Rangel told reporters about his visit to an enemy camp event, which was held in his district.

"He's a statesman and we won't turn anyone away," said Mateo of Rangel, though he at least appeared less than pleased to see the congressman.

Rangel stayed for several minutes, telling reporters on his way out that he had shown up to make Perry “feel more comfortableâ€

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