In Oct/November National Right To life held the future of ObamaCare in it's hands.
Instead of letting it grind to a halt, NTRL threated Republicans that it (NTRL) would do everything in it's power to make sure they weren't reelected in 2010 if they didn't vote for the Stupak Amendment.
The Republicans caved, to a man, the amendment passed, the rest is history.
NTRL is one of the most evil organizations we have operating at the present time.
Yeah ...congratulations! You just won a meaningless PR tactical victory on abortion and enabled an epic practical strategic defeat on the entire US health care system.
Always choose substance over symbolism. Always.