His recent vote however, revealed much in how the left has hijacked the Democrat institution, and how his brand of politics are probably not welcome here any longer.  A recent exchange with one of his friends reveals a underpinning of pressure placed on him prior to the Health Care vote.  He insisted he "was screwed."

We all were Bart.  And you didn't have to vote that way.

I personally wish you and your family well, while at the same time am thankful you have decided to call it quits.


UPDATE - The Michigan GOP adds this:

LANSING – Bart Stupak plans to announce Friday he will not seek re-election to Congress following his vote to support the massive government takeover of healthcare.

“Bart Stupak is the first casualty of the Obamacare vote,” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser. “Caving to pressure from Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi, Stupak ignored his district and betrayed his principles. His vote for the massive government take-over of healthcare proved to be toxic. Stupak sold out, now he’s paying the price.

“Rather than face certain defeat in November, Stupak decided to retire despite pressure from the Democrat establishment, including a personal call from the president.”

Stupak was a key vote in securing the needed support to pass the Democrats’ healthcare takeover, bringing other so-called “pro-life” Democrats with him.

“This should serve as notice for Gary Peters, Mark Schauer and other out-of-touch Democrats in Lansing and Washington: ignore the people, take away our liberties and mortgage our future with a ballooning federal debt and pay the price,” Weiser said.