Residents say they still support him despite controversy.
MENOMINEE -- Ivon Butman is a long time resident of Menominee. Like many residents, she not only supports Congressman Stupak, but also the health care reform bill.
"Congressman Stupak is very much to be admired,” said Butman. “He stands by his principles and he was very instrumental in getting this whole thing passed, and locally here he is very much admired and he's done a good job."
Stupak, a pro-life Democrat, voted for the health care reform bill, but only after being assured that an executive order would prevent federal money from funding abortions. He's long been liked and respected in his hometown of Menominee, and residents we talked to Friday are disturbed by the threats of violence Stupak and his family have received.
Vans Foods owner, Tom Van Gaal, said those tactics are way out of line.
"Whatever your opinion is, it's OK to disagree with Mr. Stupak,” said Van Gaal. “But violence is just totally uncalled for and unnecessary."
Many residents say they will continue supporting Stupak and hope to see the threats of violence come to an end.
"We live in a democracy and people are supposed to support what the majority votes for,” Butman said. “I think it's horrible that a man like Bart Stupak with his integrity...should be threatened."
Following the backlash from his health care vote, Stupak's representatives say he is taking some time off Washington to deal with personal matters at home.
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