Good for Charlie Rangel. One of the Bush administration’s most vociferous critics actually closed ranks behind President Bush in the name of American patriotism against a thuggish enemy of this country. Hugo Chavez’s ridiculous, rhetorical bullying here on U.S. soil deserved Rangel’s commendably harsh response.
And Mr. Rangel wasn’t alone in calling out Venezuela’s clownish leader. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi offered up this money line:
“Hugo Chavez fancies himself a modern day Simon Bolivar but all he is an everyday thug.”
This bipartisan show of support is a very good thing. It reminds me of that old, often forgotten American tradition of leaving politics at the water’s edge.
Good for Mr. Rangel and Ms. Pelosi for reinvoking this much needed tradition. I say bravo and good for them.
(Please note: Mr. Rangel will be a guest on CNBC’s Kudlow & Company this evening at 8pm EST. Please join us.)