Rangel is currently the ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee. If Democrats pick up six seats in next week's crucial midterm elections and gain the majority, Rangel would become chairman of the committee.
The Dims need six to take the Senate. Rangel is in the House. The Dims need 15 to take the House.
5 posted on 11/07/2006 2:39:04 PM PST by Dilbert56