Thursday, June 26, 2014

Charlie Rangel Talking With His Hands: A Retrospective



 
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) gives a thumbs up after voting in the Democratic Primary for the 13th District congressional district of New York on June 24, 2014 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. The 84-year-old congressman faces a tight Democratic primary election against state Sen. Adriano Espaillat. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
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Love him or hate him, 84-year-old Charlie Rangel is definitely a New Yorker. The Harlem-born congressman has represented the city in the House since 1971, and despite scandals and health problems, that's not changing yet, if last night's primary results hold. Always animated and frequently uncensored — “My wife is in the house! My girlfriend is in the house!” he said at last night's victory party — Rangel has an extra-special way with his gestures, saying almost as much with his hands as with his mouth. Almost.
It goes way back, and comes in many different varieties. For example:
The Raised Fist



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The "Who, Me?"



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The "Who, Moi?"



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The "Look at My Jewelry" Laugh



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The Praise the Lord



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The Fighting Spirit



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The "This Big"



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The Spirit Hands



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The "Wasn't Me"



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The "What Are You Gonna Do?"



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The "Come Again?"



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The "Up Yours"



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The "Who Cares?"



Photo: Scott J. Ferrell/2008 Congressional Quarterly
The Classic Rangel



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