The Stupak Bandwagon

Ok so as a Pro-Life warrior, and as Catholic Americans we have all be quite supportive of Rep. Stupak and quite impressed. There is still some cause to doubt him though based on some remarks he made in October.
See: http://defend-us-in-battle.blogspot.com/2009/10/dear-cong-stupak.html

Now there is a rumor he may make a run for Michigan Governor and a lot of Catholics seem to be on board based solely on his Pro-Life record which isn't pristine.
The American Catholic - Stupak for Governor?

Now I know that Michigan is in a sad and desperate place. Trust me, I know. I moved 4300 miles away because of it. But should we jump on Team Stupak right away? There are some advantages:

• Seemingly Pro-Life (See Above)
• His vacant Congressional seat would most definitely be filled by a conservative
• Governors play an important role in terms of state legislation which is good for the pro-life battle

What isn't clear is exactly WHAT he would be as a governor. He only scores a 50% rating on the National Right to Life scorecard. He also has other issues which make his running  a little worrisome. 

He might be a Democrat worth voting for, but I think it is a little too early, especially since his pro-life record has some major blemishes in it.

On top of that Michigan needs a strong fiscal conservative, someone willing to get the state back on track economically. Jobs are evaporating faster than water in the Sahara and the Auto Market is a farce now that D.C. owns 2/3 of it. So the question becomes whether we should jump on Team Stupak now, or should we wait a little to see where he falls on other policies? If a strong pro-life conservative comes to play (which there seem to be a few in the running) Stupak might not shine as brightly.

-Posted by: Joe