Rangel rips Giuliani for his multiple wives

October 23, 2007

Washington, DC - Charlie Rangel ripped Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani Monday, criticizing Giuliani and his wife for each being married three times and committing adultery.

Charlie Rangel ripped Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani Monday, criticizing Giuliani and his wife for each being married three times and committing adultery.

"Two people, six spouses. It's a little complicated if you're not religious, especially if you're running against a Mormon," the New York Democrat Rangel told CNN in a reference to Giuliani's chief rival, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Romney has only been married once.

"I think America has to look at all these things, and there are enough moles on this man that embarrasses those of us who have sought public life," the 19-term New York congressman added. "When we get involved in public life, it means we're in a goldfish bowl. It would seem to me, with all the breaks the mayor had, being involved with his personal problems, he would thank God he's gotten as far as he did go without making the politicians get involved in his personal life."

Rangel brushed aside the notion that criticizing Giuliani's personal life exposes Hillary Clinton to similar criticism. The former first lady's own marital troubles have been well documented.

"You can say it over and over and over again. This woman got married and stayed married to the same husband. When they had problems, she stuck with him. You tell me what in her personal life is something she should be ashamed of, and I want to talk about it."