Charles Rangel's 80th birthday party (13 images)

Congressman Charles Rangel's 80th birthday party at the Plaza Hotel in New York on August 11, 2010 UPI /Laura Cavanaugh

Rev. Al Sharpton attends Congressman Charles Rangel's 80th birthday party at the Plaza Hotel in New York on August 11, 2010 UPI /Laura Cavanaugh

Congressman Charles Rangel's 80th birthday party at the Plaza Hotel in New York on August 11, 2010 UPI /Laura Cavanaugh

New York Governor hopeful Andrew Cuomo (L), Charles Rangel and New York Governor David Paterson attend Congressman Charles Rangel's 80th birthday party at the Plaza Hotel in New York on August 11, 2010 UPI /Laura Cavanaugh