Key Point: Murphy has been outspoken in calling on House Speaker Paul Ryan to hold a vote on H.R. 5044, legislation that would provide the full $1.9 billion emergency Zika funding requested by President Obama earlier this year. SaintPetersBlog: Patrick Murphy introduces bill to provide resources to local governments to fight the spread of Zika By Mitch Perry Jupiter Democratic […]
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Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — In response to Donald Trump’s comments alleging that President Obama was involved in the Orlando terrorist attack, Patrick Murphy made the following statement: “It is inexcusable that during a national tragedy, Donald Trump continues to use irresponsible rhetoric,” said Rep. Murphy. “To allege that President Obama was somehow involved in the Orlando terrorist attack is […]
Congressman Officially Qualifies as Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — Today, Rep. Patrick Murphy officially filed his candidacy for U.S. Senate. Patrick stood alongside Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Rep. Alan Williams as he formally entered the race for Florida’s Democratic nomination. “Today, I’m proud to officially qualify as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate […]
By Kristen Clark Patrick Murphy talks frequently on the campaign trail about income inequality and the middle class. It can seem like a tone-deaf talking point, coming from a two-term U.S. congressman whose personal and political success has largely been borne from his South Florida millionaire family. After all, how could someone who grew up […]
Murphy Is Best Candidate To Represent Florida Families In U.S. Senate Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ Building Our Leadership Diversity Political Action Committee (CHC BOLD PAC) endorsed Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate. CHC BOLD PAC is committed to electing candidates passionate about issues that impact the Hispanic community and who […]
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Yesterday, Vice President Biden and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Murphy campaigned together in Orlando at Chef Eddie’s Restaurant. The Vice President reiterated his strong support for Patrick stating, “we need people in the Senate who can bring people together,” and that Patrick is the “the real deal.” Both President […]
Former Senator Says Patrick is Right Candidate to Lead Florida in U.S. Senate Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — Today, former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham endorsed Patrick Murphy in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. “As a former Governor and U.S. Senator, Bob Graham defines what it means to be a true public […]
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — Today, 46 members of the U.S. House, including 10 members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, endorsed Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate because he is the best candidate to fight for Florida’s middle class families. In total, Rep. Murphy has now received 50 Congressional endorsements. “I’m honored to have so many progressive […]
Even before they were forced to reconcile whether to support Donald Trump and whether to consider President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Senate Republicans had their work cut out for them to keep control of the chamber they won in 2014. They’re defending 24 of the 34 seats up in 2016, and seven of those are in states […]
Adding to his lengthy — and growing — list of establishment endorsements, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy just landed the two biggest names possible for a Democrat: Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The president and vice president of the United States are backing Murphy in his bid for Marco Rubio‘s U.S. Senate seat, Murphy’s campaign announced this […]