“Republicans have zero credibility considering that Rick Lazio - their party’s own standard bearer - directed tens of thousands of dollars to Congressman Rangel when he was a Wall Street lobbyist.

“While Lazio was personally overseeing JP Morgan’s Government Relations shop, he was one of Congressman Rangel’s biggest supporters, directing the bank to contribute $20,000 to the Congressman’s campaign. Republicans should check their facts next time before they throw mud.”

— Jay Jacobs, Chairman of the NYS Democratic Committee