“Congressman, are we paying attention here, or what are we doing with the iPad?” asked local debate moderator Diana Williams during a primary debate with Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-NY).

Rangel was shown on camera browsing on an iPad during a debate in which he casually dismissed his challengers’ criticizing his record in Congress.

Later Williams chided Rangel a second time as he continued to fumble with his iPad.

Rangel was dismissive of his opponents during the debate, accusing State Senator Adriano D. Espaillat of using racial rhetoric to win the election.