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Sorry, Connie: National Democrats Not Feeling Saltonstall Bid
Evan McMorris-Santoro | April 9, 2010, 6:23PM
Former Charlevoix County Commissioner Connie Saltonstall
Democrats in Washington are starting to move on from Rep. Bart Stupak's retirement today, and setting their sights on keeping the Michigan first district seat Stupak held for the Democrats for 18 years. The party has offered up a number of names as potential replacements for Stupak today -- but none of them is ex-Charlevoix County commissioner Connie Saltonstall.
Party officials say they expect more Democrats to enter the race, and they're making no mention of the progressive, pro-choice Saltonstall who was running against Stupak in the primary from the left with the support of several national progressive organizations. Saltonstall is unfazed by the lack of attention from the party and told TPMDC this evening she's as committed as ever to winning the nomination.
PERMALINK | COMMENTS (24) | RECOMMEND RECOMMEND (0)Topics: 2010 elections, Bart Stupak, Connie Saltonstall, MI-01
MI-01
Stupak: I Intend To Run Again
Eric Kleefeld | April 8, 2010, 9:51AM
Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI)
Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) is quickly moving to quash speculation that he might retire, saying that he in fact intends to run.
Stupak told the Detroit Free Press that he has not made a final decision on running. However, this because he hasn't had a chance to sit down and discuss the campaign with his family, which he usually does every two years before the filing deadline in May. Stupak also said he is not worried about his challengers: "I have 18 years of goodwill built up."
In addition, the Associated Press reports that the Democratic leadership has actively asked Stupak -- who has faced criticism from both liberals and conservatives for championing a pro-life position during the health care debate, and then ultimately voting to pass the bill -- to run. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) both reportedly phoned Stupak recently and encouraged him to run again.
PERMALINK | COMMENTS (20) | RECOMMEND RECOMMEND (0)Topics: 2010 elections, Bart Stupak, House '10, MI-01
Bart Stupak
Stupak's Office Doesn't Rule Out Retirement, Conservatives Already Airing Attack Ad (VIDEO)
Eric Kleefeld | April 7, 2010, 3:01PM
Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI)
Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), who has faced criticism from both liberals and conservatives for championing a pro-life position during the health care debate, and then ultimately voting to pass the bill, isn't closing the door on retirement. And if he does run, the opposition on the right is already gearing up against him.
"Every two years, Congressman Stupak discusses with his family and his constituents whether to seek re-election. He believes that is what the people of the First District of Michigan deserve," Stupak's press secretary Michelle Begnoche told CQ, in response to speculation that he might retire. However, Begnoche did say that "campaign plans are proceeding," and that Stupak has the petition signatures needed to appear on the ballot.
PERMALINK | COMMENTS (31) | RECOMMEND RECOMMEND (0)Topics: 2010 elections, Bart Stupak, Health Care, House '10, MI-01, Tea Party Express
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