04
Jun
2014
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement regarding Pat Murphy's primary win in Iowa's 1st Congressional District:
"I want to congratulate Pat Murphy on running a strong campaign. Pat Murphy has run a campaign dedicated to protecting the middle class, and he will offer a strong contrast with Rod Blum whose push to privatize Social Security and opposition to raising the minimum wage make it clear he is on the side of the ultra-wealthy and special interests. I'm confident that this seat will remain Democratic in November."
Background on IA-01:
Held by Democrats since the 2006 election, Iowa's first Congressional District was also won by President Obama in both 2008 (59.2 percent) and 2012 (56.9 percent).
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