Up Close: Charles Rangel looks back on 46-year tenure in Congress

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Sunday, October 9, 2016
Up Close: Rep. Charles Rangel
Bill Ritter talks with long-time New York City congressman Charles Rangel.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- There comes a time in all of our lives when we can - without risk and not thinking it's a waste of time - turn around and look back at what we've done.

As he closes his 46-year tenure as a congressman from New York City, Charlie Rangel can do that if he wants. Look back at all he has seen, all he's done, all he's accomplished, all he might regret and wish a do-over.

Or maybe not. Maybe he'll be like the Charlie Rangel his constituents know and love. A man who plows forward no matter what time of life it might be.

The congressman joins us this week, to look back and look ahead.

Also with us is political analyst Hank Sheinkopf, to discuss the second presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Bill Ritter talks with political analyst Hank Sheinkopf about Sunday night's presidential debate.

Finally, more than half a million people are expected to turn out for the annual Columbus Day parade, broadcast live starting Monday at noon.

Joining us are the president of the Columbus Citizens Foundation in charge of the parade, Angelo Vivolo, and this year's grand marshal, Robert LaPenta of Aston Capital Partners, a private investment company.

Bill Ritter talks with the president of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, Angelo Vivolo, and this year's grand marshal, Robert LaPenta.