Patrick Murphy Update

Patrick Murphy, who is one of the Democratic candidates running for Attorney General in 2012, has picked up a new endorsement, that of former Gov. Ed Rendell. From the press release:

“Patrick Murphy has prosecuted terrorists and served our country in combat. He has battled for civil rights and economic justice for all Pennsylvanians. He has fought to eliminate fraud in our government and to put more cops on our streets to battle crime. He is tough, smart and experienced. As Attorney General, I know that Patrick will stop at nothing to protect the people of this Commonwealth, and that’s why he has my support,” said Rendell. “Patrick is the son of a police officer - a regular blue collar guy who hasn’t forgotten where he came from. He understands the problems that Pennsylvanians face and will be a fierce advocate for working families and for making our streets safer. As a former federal and military prosecutor, he knows that reducing narcotics trafficking can substantially decrease street crimes like robbery, burglary and assault.”

“One thing I know for sure: no one will get a pass under Patrick’s watch. He will fight crime wherever it exists - on the streets, in boardrooms, and in the corridors of Harrisburg. That’s what Pennsylvanians deserve, and that’s the type of leader we need,” Rendell added.

“Republicans in Harrisburg are pushing an extreme agenda that is hurting Pennsylvanians. Patrick is the only one in this race who has fought the GOP and won. And he’s the only one who has worked with leaders across the aisle to get things done for everyday folks. That’s the type of experience we need in our next Attorney General.”

“Governor Rendell is an iconic figure in Pennsylvania and across the country. He will forever be known as a leader that stood up for working men and women, and transformed Pennsylvania with innovative and principled ideas. Few have done more for the Commonwealth than the Governor,” Murphy said. “I’m honored to have Gov. Rendell’s support and I look forward to working with him to make Pennsylvania a better, safer place to live and work.”

In other Patrick Murphy news, the panel of experts at PoliticsPA compared the introductory videos of the three announced Democratic candidates. Readers of the site overwhelmingly voted Murphy's video the best of the three.