Ben Smith reports that pro-life Democrat Bart “Stupak, in an interview with POLITICO, called the Senate’s bill’s abortion position unacceptable.” Stupak expresses hope that the issue can be resolved in conference, but the Stupak amendment was the compromise. He had already conceded as much as he could–allowing individuals to purchase a separate rider to cover abortions. His goal now should be building as large of a coalition as possible of pro-life Democrats to vote against final passage of the bill if his amendment isn’t included. Update: A statement from Stupak: