Press Release: Local Republican Leaders Endorse Congressman Murphy
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Murphy Campaign Releases a Running List of Southwestern Pennsylvania Support
(Pittsburgh, PA) - Today the Tim Murphy for Congress campaign released a list of 30 Republican leaders, elected officials and organizations supporting incumbent Congressman Tim Murphy's campaign for re-election in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district.
Included in the initial list are former and current elected office holders, county Republican chairs, municipal Republican chairs, State GOP Committee members and conservative organizations.
"I'm honored to receive the support of friends, neighbors and leaders in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We've worked together to bring our shared values to Washington to repeal Obamacare, cut government spending, keep taxes low while protecting our Second Amendment rights and the sanctity of human life," said Congressman Murphy.
The initial list includes former members of Congress, County Chairmen, State GOP Committee Members, local organizations like the Fraternal Order of Police and conservative organizations like National Right to Life.
Murphy campaign manager James Genovese added, "Real support of a candidacy is shown when local folks committed to Southwestern Pennsylvania values stand up for their candidate. These are supporters that make campaigns successful by knocking doors, making phone calls and reaching out to their friends and neighbors. They are the backbone of any successful campaign and we’re so very grateful for their efforts helping Tim win again."
The list we will be posted on the ElectTimMurphy.com and additional names will be added to the list throughout the campaign.
Since 2002, Congressman Murphy has been elected to represent the people 18th district of Pennsylvania. Active members of St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Tim and his wife Nan have called Upper St. Clair home for over 30 years and are the proud parents of daughter Bevin. Murphy also serves at Lt. Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve Medical Service Corps.
A list of the ongoing endorsements can be viewed here: http://www.electtimmurphy.com/endorsements
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