republicans into picking a new majority leader to replace eric cantor and it's a tea party primary this tuesday that could topple 40 year senate incumbent thad cochran. did you know there's a big democratic primary this tuesday as well and it could topple one of the longest serving liberals in congress? the challenge is to one of the more fascinating figures in contemporary politics, charlie rangel of new york. he's been the congressman since forever. well, officially since 1971. he represents the new york city neighborhood of harharlem, cent of african-american cultural and political clout. harlem is home to the apollo theater where you should go some time if you ever have the chance. home to the burying place of ulysses s. grant if you want to find out who's in grant's tomb, go to harlem. harlem is home to an ivy leagan. charlie rangel beat another legendary fig wrur you may have heard of, adam clayton powell.