Bart Stupak is expected to announce his retirement today.

That makes a Republican pickup of his seat much more likely; bad news for the shelf life of my piece on his reelection prospects.

After his vote for the health-care bill, I’m sure a lot of pro-lifers will be happy to see him go. I’m rather fascinated that by choosing not to run for reelection, he ensures that the health-care vote is what he’s ultimately remembered for in so many circles.