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To: Road Walker who wrote (519080)	10/8/2009 1:09:53 PM
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Why Pelosi won't get rid of Rangel: "But if Pelosi decides to make a move against Rangel, she could find serious resistance from the Congressional Black Caucus, an influential force within the House Democratic Caucus. When Pelosi forced Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.), an African-American, off the Ways and Means panel in early 2006, it led to a huge fight with the CBC, and any battle over Rangel’s gavel would be much tougher. “The CBC would scream bloody murder,” noted one top Democratic aide. “[Pelosi] is going to want to avoid that at all costs.” and: Rangel is also insulated on Ways and Means by the lawmakers behind him on the dais. California Rep. Pete Stark, the next most senior Democrat on Ways and Means, is a long-shot to ever wield the gavel because his far-left politics and unpredictable outbursts make him a liability for party leaders, according to Democratic insiders. Likewise, Michigan Rep. Sander M. Levin and Washington Rep. Jim McDermott wouldn't be Democratic leaders' first choice to helm the powerful tax-writing panel. This could force party brass to upend the seniority system to replace Rangel with a member more to their liking, like Georgia Rep. John Lewis or Massachusetts Rep. Richard E. Neal. politico.com