While Grayson puts points on the board with endorsements from grassroots progressive groups and liberal icons, Murphy can’t answer a simple question about his own record and past rhetoric.
Check out this deer-in-the-headlights moment from Murphy when he was asked whether he’s a ‘moderate’ Democrat – a label he has embraced since his first run for Congress back in 2012:
- 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 themself moderate. When you dig into the issues sometimes that might vary.” (WTVJ, 2/21/16)
It’s obvious that panic has set in at Murphy campaign headquarters. Murphy’s lame dodge is an entirely different story than the one he’s been telling for years – including in his own campaign ads.
FLASHBACK: PATRICK MURPHY, SELF-PROCLAIMED MODERATE CENTRIST
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)
