U.S. House Key Race: Pennsylvania's 8th District

November 8, 2006

Democrat Murphy Takes Pennsylvania's 8th District

The conclusion to one of the country's most competitive House races arrived Wednesday afternoon, placing Democrat and newcomer Patrick Murphy over Republican Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's 8th District.

Throughout the race, Murphy -- similar to many of his fellow Democrats -- worked to link his Republican opponent to the Bush administration and the war in Iraq.
-- Online NewsHour

November 6, 2006

Democrats Look to Gain House Seats in Philadelphia Suburbs
In three districts in suburban Philadelphia, Republican incumbents are in danger of being defeated in Tuesday's midterm elections in what Democrats are hoping will be a nationwide sweep.

  
-- NewsHour

October 27, 2006

Pennsylvania's 8th District a Fight to the Finish
High-profile appearances and low-blow campaigning play prominently in Pennsylvania's 8th District where Republican Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick tries to defend his seat from political newcomer Patrick Murphy.

The close competition has prompted each party to send heavy-hitters to bolster support. In October, First lady Laura Bush traveled to Pennsylvania to support Fitzpatrick, promoting him as "a passionate advocate for families in the 8th District." President Clinton visited Bucks County to campaign for Murphy, asking constituents, "Do we got a great candidate or what?"
-- Online NewsHour

September 11, 2006

Democrats Target Republican Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick
In the suburbs north of Philadelphia, freshman Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., is fighting to defend his House seat in Pennsylvania's 8th District from Democrat Patrick Murphy, an Iraqi war veteran and opponent of the war.

Fitzpatrick's campaign has focused largely on his accomplishments at the local level during his two years as the district's representative with an emphasis on his independence from President Bush. Murphy, on the other hand, is eager to draw attention to the war and problems he sees with the Bush administration's policies.
-- Online NewsHour

June 16, 2006

Pennsylvania House Incumbents Face Close Elections in 2006
In the suburbs of Philadelphia, several House incumbents are facing unexpectedly tight races including Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, the one-term congressman in Pennsylvania's 8th District.



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