As several House Democrats press Rep. Charles Rangel to call it quits over a host of ethics charges, his New York allies reportedly are planning a lavish fundraiser in honor of his 80th birthday.

The Hill reported that New York Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Gov. David Paterson, are putting together an Aug. 11 birthday gala at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. Tickets will run from $200 to $2,500.

The party is a sign that Rangel's home-state supporters are willing to let the ethics proceedings play out. The money raised from the gala is reportedly being pumped into his Rangel Victory Fund.

A number of his colleagues have not extended that courtesy -- at least 11 House Democrats have called for Rangel to either resign outright or step down if the charges turn out to be true. On that list is one New York lawmaker, Rep. Michael Arcuri.

But other prominent New Yorkers are expected to be at the birthday celebration. The Hill reported that the invitation lists New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo as featured guests.

The Congressional Black Caucus has urged lawmakers to withhold judgment. The veteran New York Democrat faces 13 ethics charges dealing with alleged tax and disclosure violations and misuse of his office.

The ethics panel outlined the charges Thursday, setting up a public trial this fall unless Rangel -- who denies the charges -- reaches a settlement with the committee.

President Obama appeared to suggest Rangel wrap things up on Capitol Hill after a long career. In an interview with CBS News, Obama said the charges were "very troubling" and that he's sure Rangel wants to "end his career with dignity."

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/08/01/home-state-democrats-reportedly-plan-lavish-birthday-party-rangel/?test=latestnews

Damn, 3 crooks trowing the big crook a fundraiser

nothing like free money.... anyone wana come to my gala? i'll only charge 500 a plate. the money will go to my retirement fund. i'm gunna try to get pelosi and palin to mud wrestle for your entertainment.

You caught my attention when you said Pailin, but Pelosi in a bikini? How about Dana Parino instead?

i just wanted to palin in a bikini, and pelosi getting her azz whopped by palin in a bikini. is the dana chic hot? she csn be a third...

ummm yes..

That's a bad picture of Dana and she still works as a spokesperson for several people including former President Bush and is a media consultant. She is definately not a lobbiest.

she has really pretty eyes.... nice and blue

Here are a couple better pictures of here on this page.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Perino

I wish I could find more shots of her somewhere. I am in love with her. She has beauty and brains.

go here.. theres a couple

http://www.google.com/images?q=dana%20perino&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1366&bih=540

even her mugshot lol

Seven of those pictures aren't her. I wish I knew how to post pictures into here because I would post the first six pictures on that link on here since those are definitely her.

Do you know how to? Maybe you could? Like I said only the first six are her and all six are perfect.

i usualy right click on the pic, and click on view image info. at that screen, copy and paste the part that looks like a url (says location), then do the img with the [] around it.

free market, if its not worth it to ya, dont pay to go,,,those who do pay obviously think its for a good cause,,,,