Is Bart Stupak turning the tables and caving in to Democratic pressure? The Associated Press sure thinks it’s likely: Abortion Battle On Health Bill May End. That is enough to produce a panic attack on pro-life advocates across the nation, causing severe Ben Nelson flashbacks. However, he is only actually quoted as saying that he is more optimistic than he was a week ago. Does that mean he is about to cave?

What reason could he have for being optimistic?

The answer is obvious. Kathleen Sebelius, formerly a fiery opponent of Bart Stupak and pro-life leaders across the nation, has showered compliments upon him, emphasizing the similarity of the goals of Bart Stupak and President Obama. One thing is certain. The Obama Administration is wooing the pro-life Democrats – a role it is not familiar with or comfortable with. He now knows he has the leverage to win the fight.

Meanwhile, is Bart Stupak saying to his constituents that he is about to vote for the Senate Health Care Reform Bill with a promise that Democrats will fix it later? Take a look:

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