On 'Morning Joe' (weekdays, 6 AM ET on MSNBC) Joe Scarborough gave Al Sharpton the opportunity to back away from his charge that the media has "started and executed the political crucifixion" of Charlie Rangel, an accusation Sharpton made Wednesday night at the embattled congressman's 80th birthday party.

While making sure to clarify that he only meant a political crucifixion (and not the kind with Romans and nails), Sharpton stuck with his original statement. He also predicted that Rangel, his long-time friend, would be "resurrected" by the voters in his Harlem district.

Sharpton does happen to be a reverend, so we'll just have to take his word on all this crucifixion/resurrection business.