U.S. Rep. Cohen: Saint? Sinner? (Neither?)

Here's a clip of U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, on the floor of the House pointing out that Jesus was a community organizer and that Pontius Pilate was a governor.

The Tennessee Republican Party responds thusly:

“Frankly, we’re shocked that Rep. Cohen, a Memphis Democrat who was targeted by vicious anti-Jewish slurs and bigotry during his two successful runs for Congress, would make such idiotic and offensive comments,” said Robin Smith, chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party. “Comparing Gov. Palin to the killer of Christ is simply beyond the pale. Gov. Palin’s strong Christian life and faith are self-evident.”

-- RYAN UNDERWOOD