[libertylover]

Yes, two years is a long time. But it only took that long because new charges kept emerging. Ultimately, the panel accused Rangel of 13 violations -- most first brought to light in The Post.

Two years, and if not for the NYP the Democrats would never have even INVESTIGATED Rangle, much less brought charges.

[Venturer]

The ethics committee tried for two years to figure out a way NOT to bring charges against Charlie, but as the proof’s snowballed they had no choice and even after all that they tried to give Charlie a break by proposing they reprimand him. A break he himself was too stupid to take.