CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper June 25, 2014 20:20:00
Congressman charlie rangel joins me on the phone. two straight elections with a total combined margin of victory of 2,000. why has it been so close for you? >> it's been a new district. this happens to many members. about 20% of my district now goes to my county and i've been here before and my opponent was apparently more popular in that district than i thought he would be. nevertheless, i did very well in all parts of the district and while he hasn't conceded i would think the absency ballots would not make a difference in the outcome of the election. >> president obama did not endorse it tw...