Stupak, by any other name

Kathleen Parker, one of those so-called "conservatives" in name and past reputation only, seems to have been enlightened when it comes to the liberals holding court in D.C. now. It appears she no longer wants to be invited to the parties. She is right, in this, however. The name is Judas, if you're not familiar.

Whatever it was, demonizing Stupak seems excessive and redundant given punishments to come. Already he has lost a speaking invitation to the Illinois Catholic Prayer Breakfast next month. His political future, otherwise, may have been foretold by a late-night anecdote.

 After the Sunday vote, a group of Democrats, including Stupak, gathered in a pub to celebrate. In a biblical moment, New York Rep. Anthony Weiner was spotted planting a big kiss on Stupak's cheek.

 To a Catholic man well versed in the Gospel, this is not a comforting gesture.