Convention Spotlight On Murphy

U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy, D-8th, has been awarded a prime slot at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
On Wednesday, he, along with Iraq War Veteran Tammy Duckworth, will give tribute to the U.S. military. The Congressman’s convention appearance will infuse his campaign with much-needed political capital. Earlier this month, Mr. Murphy evaded debating his Republican opponent Tom Manion about the ongoing energy crisis. Mr. Manion is not attending the Republican Convention in Minnesota opting to stay within the district campaigning. True to form, Mr. Manion will be talking to the district’s Bucks County constituency at a scheduled community event while Mr. Murphy is giving his speech to the nation’s Democrats. Constitution Party Candidate Jay Russell will not have to worry about attending the next national meeting of his party in Orlando since he decided to end his long shot bid for the seat.