They Say It's His Birthday

I think this is what they call politically tone-def.

Democratic leaders and major party donors plan to hold a lavish 80th birthday gala for Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan next month, despite 13 ethics charges pending against the veteran lawmaker.

The mind reels. Exactly what do you have to do to get kicked out of the House of Representatives.

That is a rhetorical question, of course. I'm starting to miss Mark Foley.

Not to worry, our gal Miss Maxine is warming up in the bullpen.

Thanks as always to Hot Air.