Murphy has repeatedly lied about being a practicing CPA and a small business owner and was exposed by multiple media reports, including a bombshell CBS Miami investigation.
The ad begins airing today in the Tampa and Orlando media markets. It is part of a major NRSC ad buy in Florida.
“Patrick Murphy feels so entitled to Florida’s Senate seat that he can’t be bothered to be honest about his professional experience prior to his career in politics. Here’s the truth: Murphy is an empty suit with a rich dad and has disqualified himself from office by repeatedly lying about his accomplishments.” – NRSC spokesman Greg Blair
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SCRIPT
VO: Patrick Murphy audition tape, take three.
Actor: I’m Patrick Murphy. As a Florida CPA, I…
Casting Agent 1: Read the script.
Actor: I did.
Casting Agent 1: No. You added Florida. Murphy isn’t a Florida CPA.
Casting Agent 2: Try the next line.
Actor: As a small business owner, I…
Casting Agent 2: Stop. Say it as if it was true.
Actor: It’s not?
Casting Agent 1: Of course not. Murphy never owned a small business.
Casting Agent 3: Sell the line. Own the line.
Actor: As a small business owner, I…
Casting Agent 3: Thank you. Next?