Stupak Hit From Both Sides

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March 23, 2010

After his prominent role in the national healthcare reform debate, Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak is being challenged for office on both sides of the isle.

From the left, Connie Saltonstall says the debate should never have been "sidetracked into an abortion debate." She announced plans to run earlier this month.

And now a 25-year-old Drain Commissioner from Cheboygan County, Dennis Lennox, says he's considering a run against Stupak on the Republican ticket.

Dennis Lennox appeared poised to run for a seat in Lansing, but he now says he'll decide within the next several days whether he'll run for that seat, or for Stupak's long-held spot in D-C.

"If he was truly in touch with Upper and Northern Michigan, he wouldn't have supported the government taking over healthcare," Lennox says of Stupak.

Stupak is a pro-life Democrat. He sided with his party in support of health reform, but only after an Executive Order reaffirming that no taxpayer dollars would be spent on abortion.

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Comments

left will lose

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 24, 2010 - 9:31am.

the reason he keeps getting elected is because he is a conservative democrat. a more left-leaning candidate will open the door to a republican. not worth it.

Run Dennis run, we are behind

Submitted by Michelle Murpy (not verified) on March 23, 2010 - 11:33pm.

Run Dennis run, we are behind you all the way! The timing is perfect my friend, you have been chosen for bigger things and I am grateful you are up to the challenge and answering the call!

Stupak Out Of Touch

Submitted by JerryD (not verified) on March 23, 2010 - 11:07pm.

I think it is beyond question that babies will die as a result of Stupak's decision to support the health care bill. Stupak is out of touch with the people of the UP.

Concerned about Lennox's Past

Submitted by Concerned Voter (not verified) on March 23, 2010 - 6:36pm.

I have some concerns about Mr. Lennox past criminal activities. He is accused of using taxpayer money to send out campaign literature, [IPR removed content that could not be immediately verified]. Mr. Lennox's apparent disregard for the law troubles me, and I question if he is really the person the Republican Party needs to challenge Representative Stupak.