The Observer's political reporter Azi Paybarah writes, "If you're friend is called a 'Judas,' it's probably not a good idea to keep using the metaphor," referring to Rep. Charles Rangel's remarks after a union leader likened Rep. Michael McMahon to "Judas" for voting against health care reform. Also not a good idea: Saying that Judas was forgiven when he wasn't—plus he went to hell (at least, that's what Dante says)! Here's Paybarah's video of Rangel learning what happened to Judas:
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