Former PSEA President Looks to Challenge Murphy

Mike-Crossey-PSEARepresentative Tim Murphy (R-Allegheny)  is now faced with competition for next year’s Congressional election. Former Allegheny County councilman, Mt. Lebanon commissioner and teacher, Democrat Mike Crossey says he will be jumping into the Congressional race to challenge

In addition to voting for the Republican health care bill, Crossey believes his Republican representative “doesn’t seem to look at the needs of constituents” according to KDKA’s Jon Delano.  

Murphy’s resistance to hold town meetings has led to the start of weekly “Mondays with Murphy” protests at his office attended by disgruntled constituents of Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Pittsburgh’s KDKA quoted Crossey as saying, “I don’t think Congress is representing the American people any longer, and I certainly don’t believe that Tim Murphy is representing the people in his district any longer.”

Crossey finds Murphy’s unwavering loyalty to the Republican Party, ‘Trump-care’, and President Trump increasingly concerning, especially when it comes at the expense of the constituents of the 18th district. Congressman Murphy has a 96 percent voting record with the Republican Party.

Crossey believes Murphy’s support for the Republican health care bill shows his disregard for working people, seniors, those with medical conditions, and the 23 million people that it would leave without health care.

“That’s not reforming health care. That’s hurting people,” Crossey told KDKA.

It won’t be an easy road to victory for Democrat Mike Crossey in a district that is majority Democrat, but did elect Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. It may be a challenge, but Crossey will have the backing of many constituents who have already committed to support whoever challenges Republican incumbent Murphy.

Update: Murphy’s campaign went on the offensive against Crossey, tying him to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and defending Murphy’s work for the district.

“Mike Crossey is a typical Nancy Pelosi liberal, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the tax-and-spend wing of his party. Crossey’s values are well outside the mainstream of the 18th district. Congressman Murphy is proud to stand on his strong record as an independent voice for working families in southwestern Pennsylvania.” Murphy campaign spokesman Mike DeVanney said in an email.

12 Responses

  1. I’ve known Mike for 15 years… he’s a reasonable and principled person who will be a major improvement for the district.

  2. Wasn’t this guy one of the architects of the Pennsylvania’s pension crisis? Murphy should have little trouble beating him if he can tie Crossey to that effectively.

  3. Crossey…..remember him helping push the Agenda for Act 9 to create the pension debacle we have today.

  4. This website was… how do I say it? Relevant!!
    Finally I’ve found something that help me. Cheers
    !

  5. It’s about time we had some new blood. Mr. Murphy has been sitting in that seat for far too long now. I used to think he had the best interests of his constituents in mind but after his recent voting record I realized he is only interested in putting party before people. I will vote accordingly.

  6. >independent voice
    >96% voting record with Washington Republicans

    Yeah those things don’t really go together…

  7. I will probably support him over Murphy the Incumbent Congressman from this District.

  8. Typical response by Murphy, tying Crossey to Nancy Pelosi. How about showing some originality, Tim!!

  9. Mike Crossey really stepped up over the years demanding higher taxes for his public sector union buddies. I’m sure he’ll do the same for us in Congress.

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