She did so , successfully .
In late 1998 , when long - time Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York announced his retirement , Rangel was one of the first to advocate that First Lady Hillary Clinton move to New York and run for the seat .
Hillary Clinton did so , successfully .
In late 1998 , when long - time Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York announced his retirement , Rangel was one of the first to advocate that First Lady Hillary Clinton move to New York and run for the seat .