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Another Rat Jumping Ship

Mike

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But then again, we all know how many lies have been told by the NYT!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


New York TimesApril 9, 2010, 9:20 am
Rep. Stupak Expected to Retire
By JEFF ZELENY AND DAVID HERSZENHORN
Representative Bart Stupak of Michigan, who played a central role with fellow anti-abortion Democrats in negotiating a compromise in the final hours of the health care debate, intends to announce today that he is not seeking re-election, a senior party official confirmed.

Mr. Stupak, a nine-term incumbent, has been under intense pressure from anti-abortion groups since the health care bill passed last month. At his request, President Obama signed an executive order that outlines the prohibitions against the use of federal funds for abortion. But anti-abortion groups dismissed the executive order and pledged to defeat Mr. Stupak.

In conversations over the last week, party officials said, Mr. Stupak told Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Obama and other party leaders that he was leaning against running for re-election. They urged Mr. Stupak to reconsider, officials said, because his seat would become a key pickup opportunity for Republicans in their bid to win control of the House.
 
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