DENVER – Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel, who sources said had been denied a speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention, is now slated to speak on the convention floor this afternoon, according to today’s schedule of speakers released by Democratic officials.
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He is speaking along with three other members of the Congressional Black Caucus between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Mountain Time), the schedule shows.
Right after Rangel is the tribute to those who’ve passed away, and then gadfly presidential hopeful Rep. Dennis Kucinich.
After Rangel was denied a slot, some of his surrogates approached national Democrats about having him speak. The lack of a role had angered some Rangel boosters who felt the powerful House Ways and Means chairman wasn’t being properly acknowledged.
The Post reported yesterday that the Democratic National Committee is returning a $100,000 donation from Rangel’s political action committee because of its new, Team Obama-imposed ban on PAC money.