The cavalry arrived just a day after a new Democrat PPP poll showed Patrick Murphy losing to Alan Grayson by double digits. Barack Obama and Joe Biden finished what Harry Reid started, endorsing Murphy’s flailing Senate bid.
“Murphy’s Washington handlers are hitting the panic button. It’s no coincidence this endorsement was announced a day after a new Democrat poll showed Murphy losing his primary by double digits. This is a candidate who has no credibility with his own party’s base and the Democrat establishment is doing everything in its power to prop him up.” – Greg Blair, NRSC spokesman
Murphy Is Running From The “Moderate” Label
VIDEO: On Sunday, Murphy Refused To Describe Himself As A Moderate. ANCHOR: “Sounds like you would be considered a moderate?” MURPHY: “You know, I guess it depends on the issue. It depends, you know, what the definition of a moderate is. Most people you seem to talk to call them self moderate. When you dig into the issues sometimes that might vary.” (WTVJ, 2/21/16)
But, Murphy’s Past Campaign Advertisements Portrayed Him As A Moderate
2013: “Murphy Has Tried To Live Up To The Moderate Image He Campaigned On, joining a group of freshmen in search of bipartisan solutions to the national debt and other issues.” (Alex Leary, “Democrat Caught In The Middle,” Tampa Bay Times, 7/5/13)
Murphy In 2012: “I Met With So Many Republicans Throughout The Campaign That Said Truthfully They Just Want A Moderate, They Want Someone That Can Get Along…” “‘I want to be a voice for everybody. There’s obviously a lot of Allen West voters out there. I want to hear from them. Call me, e-mail, come to the door, whatever,’ Murphy said. ‘I met with so many Republicans throughout the campaign that said truthfully they just want a moderate, they want someone that can get along, that can go up there and do what’s best for them. There’s a lot of pro-business, pro-environmental, pro-choice Republicans in this district,’ he added.” (George Bennett, “Much As Left Loves Him For Beating West, Murphy Needs Moderate Credentials,” Palm Beach Post, 11/25/12)
NARRATOR: “The Palm Beach Post Endorses Murphy, Saying ‘He’s A Moderate With An Independent Streak.’” (“Rare,” Patrick Murphy For Congress YouTube, Published 10/23/14)
MURPHY: “I’m Patrick Murphy And I Approved This Message. I’ll Keep Working Across Party Lines To Get Things Done.” (“Numbers Again,” Patrick Murphy For Congress YouTube, Published 9/2/14)
Murphy Campaigned As An Independent
In 2014 Murphy Ran Ad Saying “Two Years Ago I Promised To Be An Independent Fighter For You. Remember?” MURPHY: “I’m Patrick Murphy. Two years ago I promised to be an independent fighter for you. Remember?” MURPHY [CLIP]: “In congress, I’ll work across party lines to make it happen.” MURPHY: “…and you voted to send me to congress. Since then, I’ve worked with Democrats and Republicans to author bills cutting $330 Billion dollars in wasteful spending. And I’m ranked as one of the most independent members of congress. I’m Patrick Murphy and I approve of this message. I believe solutions matter, not party politics.” (Patrick Murphy For Congress, “Exactly That,” Published 8/11/14)
In 2014, Murphy Said He Was Running For Congress Because “Independent Thinking Matters.” MURPHY: “Hi. I’m Patrick Murphy. Florida’s waters are full of fish. Washington’s a little like that too. Blue ones always swim left, red ones right. Most times they’re just swimming in circles. Well, I don’t swim with the rest, I’m independent. A good idea is a good idea whether it comes from a Republican or a Democrat. Like protecting these waters, or demanding a balanced budget. I’m Patrick Murphy and I approve of this message because independent thinking matters.” (Patrick Murphy For Congress, “Fish,” Published 9/9/14)