Democrats: Stupak Move Doesn't Signal Rush for Exits

• By Tory Newmyer and Emily Cadei
• Roll Call Staff
• April 12, 2010, Midnight

Republicans cheered the Friday retirement announcement of Rep. Bart Stupak as putting them one step closer to reclaiming the House. But Democratic strategists said they are confident the Michigan Democrat’s decision does not reflect the leading edge of a new retirement wave following passage of the controversial health care overhaul.