"What is surprising is how he has consistently turned his back on the Bronx and pretended that it isn't even a part of his district," said campaign manager Jesse Campoanor in a statement. "Bronx residents face the same concerns as residents of Manhattan — many are struggling and continue to live below the poverty line. They deserve a strong voice, like Adriano Espaillat, for them in Congress, not someone as out of touch with their needs as Congressman Rangel."