NEW YORK (AP) — Congressman Charlie Rangel says he feels confident ahead of primary day — confident that he’ll be exhausted.
The 22-term New York Democrat talked to reporters Saturday at a Washington Heights storefront church where he received the endorsements of about 12 Spanish-speaking ministers.
The 84-old politician dismissed criticism that he was too old to continue serving in Washington.
He compared himself to a seasoned racehorse who continues to win and bring In prize money.
A Siena College poll put Rangel up 13 points over his closest challenger, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat (ah-dree-AH’-noh ehs-peye-YAHT’).
The primary is Tuesday.
Espaillat came close to beating Rangel in the 2012 Democratic primary.
If elected, Espaillat would be the first Dominican-born member of Congress.
