As Charlie Rangel struggles, a new generation of insurgents is jockeying for position
By Chris Smith Published Jul 24, 2010
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From left, The New Blood, Basil Smikle; The New Old Guard, Keith Wright; The Challenger, Vince Morgan. (Photo: Jody Ake)
Among the declared rivals to Rangel is Vince Morgan, a 41-year-old community banker and former aide to Rangel who grew up in Chicago and is a cousin of Harold Ford Jr. Morgan argues that Rangel is out of touch with Harlem’s grassroots concerns about education, jobs, and housing. “Over 40 years, there’s a wider and wider chasm between the people of the district and their representative in Washington,” Morgan says. “We have a tendency in our community to wait for the retirement service or the memorial service to start planning for the future. I don’t want to put the people of this district in harm’s way because Mr. Rangel’s ego is keeping him in office a little bit too long.”
About Vince Morgan
Candidate for the US House of Representatives. New York's 15th Congressional District including East Harlem, Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood & the Upper Westside.
Vince Morgan is a beacon of light in New York politics. He is a rarity today, a successful community banker and family man, who is standing up to challenge the political status quo that has failed to deliver for the majority of people that live in the 15th Congressional district of New York. He says, “I simply grew frustrated with the current divisions in our community and want more people involved in the decision making process of how to allocate scarce resources and set priorities for the community. By working together everyone moves forward.”
“I am running for Congress to lead and to restore faith in our government with honesty and integrity. I will work hard to bring our wonderfully diverse district together around common goals. I want to create opportunities for everyone and bring hope to those who feel they have been left behind. The time for new ideas and renewed energy is long overdue. New representation is needed that unites us all. I will do the work required to move our district forward. Job creation, education investment and smart development are my priorities.” Vincent Morgan
“For those seeking a change, they will find an excellent candidate in Vincent Morgan.” The West Side Spirit
“He has the ambition and the drive to do well in New York City politics. We believe Morgan will do well…” NY Amsterdam News
“Morgan embodies the new guard of Harlem politics: young, invigorated and anxious to tackle the slew of problems in Harlem.” The Columbia Spectator
“You sound like my designee.” Charles B. Rangel
“In a challenge to Rangel, an echo of his rise.” NY Times
