Deal Or No Deal?

Did Charlie Rangel work out a deal or not?

New York Congressman Charles Rangel has reportedly cut a deal to admit to ethical wrongdoing and avoid a potentially humiliating public trial.

Harlem friends of Rangel tell CBS 2 they have been told that the details could be unveiled when the House Ethics Committee meets Thursday afternoon.

So I guess we can cancel Rangelmas for today, but if Rangel stays in the House, the GOP will be celebrating it every day between now and November.

Update II: Rangelmas back on?

New York Democrat Charles Rangel says there’s no deal yet to settle his ethics case and avoid a trial on charges of violating standards of conduct.

Rangel told reporters outside his office, “Until someone tells me there’s a deal, there isn’t.”

Looks like the trial’s still on. (via the Boss Emeritus)