Republicans Look to Link Charlie Rangel to Kendrick Meek

With Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel of New York facing ethics troubles in the U.S. House, Republicans are focusingin on one of his key allies in Florida -- U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, who is facing a tough challenge from Jeff Greene for the Democratic nomination in the U.S. Senate race.

With Meek receiving more than $5,000 from Rangels campaign and PACover the years, the National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) has been asking the Floridian to return the funds. Meek and Rangel served on the House Ways and Means Committee.

Why does Kendrick Meek continue to stand by Charlie Rangel after a bipartisan committee of his peers determined that he likely violated key ethics rules? demanded Amber Marchand from the NRSC. Actions speak louder than words, and Kendrick Meeks actions continue to demonstrate that hes inexplicably willing to condone Charlie Rangels numerous violations and ignore the House Ethics Committee, which has admonished the embattled congressman.