.
@SenSanders
comments on Fidel Castro are ill-informed & insulting to thousands of Floridians. Castro was a murderous dictator who oppressed his own people. His “literacy program” wasn’t altruistic; it was a cynical effort to spread his dangerous philosophy & consolidate power.
I've decided not to seek another term in Congress. Serving Central Florida has been the honor of my life, but it's also been incredibly challenging for my family and me.
This was not an easy decision, but it is the right decision. Thank you for everything.
Since February, I have been traveling across Florida listening to local leaders about what Democrats need to do to win statewide. After great reflection, I’ve decided to spend the next few years helping to build the infrastructure we need to be successful in 2022 & beyond
#FlaPol
Today I'm launching an effort to listen to Democrats throughout Florida -- to help us regroup, refocus & reenergize. The Trump/Rubio party has left too many families behind. Together, we can put hardworking families first in Florida. JOIN US: .
#FlaPol
Whether the subject is Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Israel or other foreign policy challenges,
@SenSanders
has consistently taken positions that are wrong on the merits and will alienate many Florida voters now and in the general election if he is nominated.
#FlaPol
The three million U.S. citizens living in Puerto Rico can’t vote for president, have no senators, have one non-voting member in the House, and are treated unequally under federal law. A majority of Puerto Ricans voted for statehood. The federal government must respect that vote.
I proudly endorse my friend & former colleague
@BetoORourke
for President. Our party will benefit from his ideas, energy & pragmatism. Our country would benefit from his compassion, authenticity & unifying vision. He’s the candidate I trust with our nation’s future. Count me in!
I am running to serve you as the next president. The challenges we face are the greatest in living memory. No one person can meet them on their own. Only this country can do that, and only if we build a movement that includes all of us. Say you're in:
I hope
@FlaDems
never cancel another primary as they did this year & several cycles before. Tuesday's
#FLPrimary
results demonstrate why cancelling 2024 turned out to be a rash, short-sighted decision with troubling, longer-term consequences. Here's why - a thread in 5 points ⬇️
Sen. Rubio did not attend President Biden's inauguration. I attended President Trump's.
Sen. Rubio will not attend President Biden's first joint address to Congress. I attended President Trump's.
Who’s the partisan and who’s the patriot? You decide.
#FlaPol
Hey,
@Redistrict
. Thanks for the vote of confidence! Constitution aside, I like the weather much better in Florida, especially this time of year. Also, let's grab lunch at Whole Foods sometime.
#FlaPol
#FL07
#sayfie
In my view, Trump’s worst nightmare Dem challenger in ‘20 would possess the following traits:
1) young & charismatic
2) female
3) aspirational life story
4) natsec background
5) no lengthy pol record
By process of elimination, I’m arriving at
#FL07
Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D).
NEWS: Excited to announce that our campaign has received the
@MomsDemand
Gun Sense Candidate Distinction! Proud to stand with this powerful grassroots movement for gun violence prevention.
#FlaPol
#FL07
#EndGunViolence
#ExpectUs
My message to the American citizens of Puerto Rico about the upcoming plebiscite on statehood.
Mi mensaje a los ciudadanos americanos de Puerto Rico sobre el plebiscito de estadidad.
.
@mattgaetz
, you couldn't handle being a Congresswoman. After all, we do everything Congressmen do, we just do it better and in high heels. 🔥 🔥 🔥👠👠👠
#FlaPol
The next time Senator Rubio or Senator Scott (rightly) criticize authoritarian leaders in Beijing, Moscow, Tehran, Havana, or Caracas, ask yourself whether they had the courage of their so-called convictions when authoritarianism reared its ugly head in America.
#FlaPol
Change is possible. I will keep working with
@FlaDems
to learn from Georgia and
@staceyabrams
' terrific leadership to boost voter registration in Florida, protect Floridians' access to the ballot box, combat misinformation, and increase voter turnout. Stay tuned...
#FlaPol
#BREAKING
: Georgia now has one of the highest voter registration rates in the nation, with 95% of citizens over 18 years old signed up to vote, according to federal election data released this week
#gapol
Sen. Rick Scott told reporters after viewing explicit videos of the attack on the Capitol that the Senate impeachment trial is a "complete waste of time."
I just voted early for
@JoeBiden
for president! I’ve always highly respected Joe and his focus on working families, and I am proud to support him. I hope our party unites behind Joe & refocuses our efforts on winning in November & restoring America's standing in the world
#FlaPol
I am a proud Democrat & proud capitalist.
I oppose defunding the police, but support bold reforms to policing.
I support Israel and condemn anti-Semitic remarks from my colleagues in both parties.
Remember this the next time National Republicans falsely attack me
#FL07
#FlaPol
Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy, who was considering challenging Republican Sen. Marco Rubio for his seat, announces that she will forgo a Senate run and is still undecided on whether she will seek reelection to her seat in the House
Los 3 millones de ciudadanos americanos en Puerto Rico no pueden votar por el presidente, no tienen representación con voto en el Congreso y reciben trato desigual bajo las leyes federales. La mayoría de ellos votaron por la estadidad y el gobierno federal debe respetar su voto.
Honored to join the
@FlaDems
Winning Ticket rally this afternoon. Our robust primary process has made us stronger, and more motivated to
#BringItHome
. We are truly stronger together.
#FlaPol
#FL07
THANK YOU CENTRAL FLORIDA! From the bottom of my heart, I’m incredibly grateful for your trust in me to go back to Congress & fight for you. I’ll keep putting people over politics & results over rhetoric. Thank you
#TeamMurphy
and our volunteers for your hard work!
#FL07
#FlaPol
Still have chills from speaking with
@MomsDemand
#Orlando
last night. Proud to be a Gun Sense candidate and even more proud to work alongside these leaders to fight to keep our kids, schools, and communities safe from preventable gun violence.
#ExpectUs
#Flapol
#FL07
I ran for Congress in 2016 after the Pulse Nightclub attack. People thought we were crazy to run on LGBTQ+ rights and gun safety in a red district. Well, we did, and we won. This week, we’ll pass the
#EqualityAct
in the House with my full support. Elections Matter.
#FlaPol
FACT: Throughout his professional life – as a mayor, business leader & philanthropist –
@MikeBloomberg
has sought counsel from women, elevated women, supported women for public office and supported policies that benefit women.
#DemDebate
My colleague
@val_demings
is a barrier breaker and dedicated public servant. As Orlando's first female police chief and now a Member of Congress, she has made Central Florida proud. She'll make us even prouder as Vice President if
@JoeBiden
selects her.
#FlaPol
#BidenDemings2020
Let me be clear: I support an impeachment INQUIRY because we must uncover the truth and get the American people answers. National Republicans can attack me all they want, but I will always put my country first. I urge them to do the same.
#FL07
#FlaPol
#sayfie
JUST IN--> My campaign will be investing $250,000 in Democratic get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts in Seminole County in the final weeks of the campaign. Seminole County is an epic battleground for Florida’s future, and I’m all in. MORE:
#FL07
#FlaPol
We cannot afford four more years of President Trump’s reckless and unethical actions. The stakes could not be higher. We must win this election. And we must begin rebuilding America. That’s why I’m with
@MikeBloomberg
.
I am in awe of today. What an incredible honor to stand with Vice President
@JoeBiden
and
@NelsonForSenate
in front of a packed, fired-up crowd today in downtown
#Orlando
! Together, we will keep fighting every day for Florida families & move this country forward.
#FL07
#FlaPol
It’s rare & refreshing to hear a presidential candidate support statehood for
#PuertoRico
in such morally-clear terms. These American citizens serve & sacrifice for our country. They deserve the genuine equality and political power that only statehood can provide.
#Bloomberg2020
(4/5) But here's the BIG reason: vote by mail. In Florida, when you request a mail ballot for the primary, you do not have to request it again for the general - it's automatically mailed to you in the fall. As a result, the GOP now has a bigger VBM advantage heading into Nov.
Study after study shows that door-to-door canvassing is the single most effective way to get people to the polls. Here are some helpful tips to get you started!
#VoteSaveAmerica
#PodSaveAmericaHBO
I am honored to once again be the Democratic nominee for Congress in Florida's 7th district. From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU. Thank you to my family, supporters, and the people of central Florida. I promise I will not let you down.
#FlaPol
#FL07
#Sayfie
#MidtermsMatter
Congratulations to my friend
@nikkifried
on her partnership with the
@WhiteHouse
and her leadership fighting for Florida! This new effort will help combat new and existing challenges to Florida families.
#FlaPol
(5/5) Partisanship aside, here's the main reason cancelling an election is generally a bad idea: denying any voter the chance to express him or herself at the ballot box is not just bad politics - it's bad policy and a very troubling, anti-democratic precedent.
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When it comes to Puerto Rico, equality will always be my North Star. The people of Puerto Rico deserve the same rights and responsibilities as their fellow American citizens in Florida & every other state. Not worse treatment. Not special treatment. Equal treatment.
#FL07
#FlaPol
New Pod live from Orlando! Trump tries Twitter diplomacy with China and Syria, and Florida Democrats have a chance to help flip Congress. Guest
@RepStephMurphy
joins to talk gun control, immigration, and midterms
I'm proud to continually be ranked as one of the most bipartisan and effective Members of Congress. I will work with anyone to get results for the people of Florida.
#FL07
#FlaPol
Interesting breakdown of Fla's Congressional delegation, based on legislation.
It shows 2 main things:
1) Florida Republicans run further right than most Republicans in America
2) There are very few centrists. (Winter Park Dem
@SMurphyCongress
is one.)
I commend
@POTUS
for leading this international effort to punish Vladimir Putin for his violent, authoritarian actions. As the beneficiary of America’s commitment to liberty & democracy, I’m pleased the international community is holding Putin accountable.
#FlaPol
(1) The abysmally-low Democratic turnout that resulted from cancelling the primary likely tipped some local races over to the GOP as many municipal and nonpartisan races across Florida are decided on primary day (mayor, city council, judicial and school board offices, etc.)
Congratulations (again)
@JoeBiden
&
@KamalaHarris
on your elections leading our great country! We are all ready for a new day in America guided by your steady leadership. Godspeed.
Columnist
@Scott_Maxwell
, who I have long respected, dug through Tuesday's returns & found that "With no Dem primary, Republicans in Florida start the November general election with a HUGE head start on voting by mail heading into the general. We're talking greater than 10-to-1."
So happy to see my good friend 👑
@nikkifried
at
@FlaDems
! She’s making us proud as Ag Commissioner - and demonstrating how strong women can lead!
#FlaDems19
I’m excited by what
@NikkiFried
is doing to unite
@FlaDems
& put us on a path to victory - esp in Central Florida. Her focus is up and down the ballot - maximizing investments, registering voters & of course field, field, field. Thanks for all you’re doing, Madam Chair!
#FlaPol
If Gov. DeSantis denies vaccines to Floridians who criticize him, then Floridians will deny him a second term. Stop whining, Governor, and fix the rollout.
#FlaPol
(2/5) Cancelling the primary denied President Biden what would have likely been a strong win in Florida - and consequently a much-needed boost to help sustain the momentum he's experiencing from a strong SOTU speech.
Glad to catch up with my friend
@ChrisKingFL
today. He doesn’t just represent central Florida on our statewide ticket— he brings his entrepreneurial spirit & servant’s heart to this fight for our future. Proud of him & to support him.
#FL07
#FlaPol
#Sayfie
Drop boxes are a safe, convenient way for voters to submit their ballots. Tallahassee Republicans are once again trying to make it more difficult to vote just so they can cling to power. It's disingenuous. It's shameful. And it's down-right wrong.
#FlaPol
.
@SMurphyCongress
, thank you for your selfless leadership in making this difficult decision. You're a crucial part of
@FlaDems
' efforts to build a better Florida, and I look forward to continue working with you on behalf of our state & nation. ☀️🇺🇸
My good friend
@JoeCunninghamSC
is running for governor of South Carolina. I saw firsthand how effective he was at getting stuff done, especially in his fight to ban offshore drilling (something we appreciate in Florida!). Check out his new video and his campaign!
#SCGov
I’m running for Governor of South Carolina because the challenges we face aren’t because of our people, they’re because of our politicians.
It's time to change that. Join me.
Florida Dems: we had a rough night. But elections aren’t won overnight. They require long-term party building, strengthening trust with voters, and raising money to defeat GOP special interests. If we’re going to take Florida back, we start today. Chin up, and let’s get to work.
Stopped in on the Seminole County
@MomsDemand
meeting tonight to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the importance of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of domestic abusers.
#FlaPol
#FL07
#Sayfie
#WeRise
Three years ago today, we did something special in central Florida. I will never forget this moment, and I will never forget the faith you placed in me to fight for you. Thank you,
#TeamMurphy
. It’s an honor. Proud to stand with you in our fight for progress.
#FL07
#FlaPol
No other Democrat has created more than 450,000 jobs.
No other Democrat has his record of standing up to the gun lobby.
No other Democrat has his record of fighting climate change.
No other Democrat will defeat Donald Trump.
Mike will
#GetItDone
#DemDebate
Happy birthday to a Central Florida fighter and fellow 🔨
@AnnaForFlorida
! Thanks for all your work, advocacy, and passion. (Happy birthday too
@ida_v_e
!)
What a great night to celebrate our pro-equality victories across America w/
@HRC
, who did incredible work in 2018. I'm proud to be a strong voice for LGBTQ equality, and I look forward to the House finally passing the
#EqualityAct
! Let's get to work.
#FL07
#FlaPol
#EqualityWins
.
@BernieSanders
voted against the Brady Bill—which established background checks on gun sales—5x. We deserve better.
@MikeBloomberg
has proven he isn’t afraid to take on the NRA - and
win. That’s why I’m with Mike
#DemDebate
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🦃
I’m so thankful for my family — and my family of supporters! Thank you
#TeamMurphy
for everything. I am eternally grateful.
#FL07
#FlaPol
Proud to join
@KamalaHarris
today in
#Orlando
to remind all Floridians that early in person voting is NOW underway across the state! Find out when and where to vote at !
#FL07
#FlaPol
As you can see, National Republicans are running false ads to attack me -- and the election is more than a year away! But I will never back down from doing what is right and putting you and your family first. Please join our campaign at
#FL07
#FlaPol
(3/5) Cancelling the primary also denied thousands of Jewish Democratic voters in Florida an opportunity to show their support at the ballot box for President Biden's strong support for Israel.
It was my honor to stand with
@AndrewGillum
&
@ChrisKingFL
in our fight for a better, more just Florida for all. Campaigns require sacrifice. Both of you, along with R. Jai, Kristen, & your beautiful families, led by such example and handled it with grace. Thank you.
#FlaPol
I want to congratulate
@RonDeSantisFL
on becoming the next Governor of the great state of Florida. My wife R. Jai and I could not be prouder of the way we ran this race. We could not be more thankful to my running mate,
@ChrisKingFL
and his wife Kristen.
If Sen. Ron Johnson insists on making these hardworking Senate clerks participate in his political stunt, he should be required to sit there in the Senate chamber for the 10+ hours it will take and listen to them.
Schumer rails on Ron Johnson for going through 'ridiculous lengths" on covid relief bill. He "decided to make himself the face of the Republican opposition to the bill."
He said it will "accomplish little more than a few sore throats of Senate clerks."
.
@CLFSuperPAC
has undermined our national security & our democracy in an act of pure partisanship. As a former national security specialist, I find this the height of irresponsibility. As an American, I am outraged.
@CLFSuperPAC
, where is your patriotism?
THIS IS NOT A DRILL -- Tomorrow is the last day in Florida to register to vote for the upcoming elections. Don't miss this historic opportunity to make your voice heard. Go to to learn more.
#FL07
#FlaPol
Thanks to
@JasonKander
for joining us to talk about how we can channel our sadness & frustration at this week's tragic events into action & service. Your leadership by example is such an inspiration to our grassroots team.
#FlaPol
#FL07
For anyone who has ever had to stand in line in Florida's heat - particularly in the August primaries - this latest move by Tallahassee Republicans is just cruel & unusual.
#FlaPol
Florida Republicans are considering a bill that would effectively make it a crime to give voters food or drink, including water, within 150 feet of polling places.
As a parent, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to keep my kids safe. I’m proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with
@MomsDemand
fighting to keep our schools and communities safe from gun violence. Looking forward to seeing the Seminole County
#MomsDemand
tonight!
#WeRise
#FlaPol
#FL07
The House of Representatives just voted in a bipartisan manner to impeach the President of the United States for incitement of a violent and deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Please let the gravity of that news sink in.