by Azi Paybarah
New York Observer

Jonathan Tasini emailed supporters to formally announce his candidacy for the congressional seat currently held by Rep. Charlie Rangel, whom Tasini says will cost Democrats seats across the nation.

from TPM LiveWire
Activist Jonathan Tasini (D) announced this morning that he will abandon his bid for the NY Democratic Senate nomination to replace Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who has seen a series of potential challengers come and go. Instead, he will refocus his efforts on the House seat of the considerably more vulnerable Charles Rangel (D) in NY's 15th Congressional District.