From: ""Hon. Charles B. Rangel" on behalf of "Hon. Charles B. Rangel subject: Gratitude Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:39:10 +0000 |» Rangel for Congress Dear Jeffrey, Charlie Rangel for Congress I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all those who have supported my campaign. Hundreds of people made financial contributions and their help was critical to the success of the effort. And it even made press, as you can see in this article pasted below. 1 am both humbled and energized by the response and am determined to work as hard as possible on behalf of all Americans. If you are interested in joining this effort by hosting an event or participating in someone else’s contact my campaign at 212-531-2858. Thank you very much. \» Charles Rangel Charles B. Rangel Member of Congress Wednesday, July 17, 2013 By Dan Friedman / New York Daily News Fund-raising surge by Rep. Charles Rangel stirs talk of reelection run Harlem pol, 83, rakes in nearly $200G after slow first quarter, hinting that speculation he'll retire might be premature Rep. Charles Rangel may have his sights on a new term after second-quarter spike in fund- raising. Rep. Charles Rangel has stepped up his campaign fund-raising in the last three months, collecting nearly $200,000 — suggesting the veteran Harlem Democrat may seek another term. Rangel, 83, has been in Congress since 1971, making him the third-most senior member of the House. EFTA00387081

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He raised only $35,000 in the first quarter of 2013, generating speculation that he might retire. His decision to decline comment on his political future has increased that speculation. Rangel’s increased fund-raising does not mean he definitely will run again — but it gives him a greater chance of success should he decide to do so. A Rangel spokeswoman declined to comment. |>2Contribute today! Paid for by Rangel for Congress. EFTA00387082

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