Democratic Party Statement Regarding Jack Murphy

By Jon Flack
Posted Monday, March 21, 2005

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Last week, Jack Murphy, Republican GA State House Representative from Forsyth County, announced his intention to run for State Senate.

This afternoon, the Cherokee and Forsyth County Democratic Parties issued the following statement regarding Jack Murphy's intention to run for State Senate and the vacancy created in House District 23.

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Forsyth and Cherokee County Democrats are working together to field candidates for all open seat races in 06.

Since assuming the controls of state government, Georgian voters have seen the results of the Republican Party's dysfunctional leadership.

The Republicans have done more damage to Georgia in 2 years, than the Democratic Party did in 135.

"Representative Murphy's anti-constituent record is part of the problem. He has not earned a promotion, and we look forward to seeing Democrats run for his open seat." said Jon Flack, Chair of the Forsyth Democratic Party.

As chairmen of our local parties, we are working together to field candidates for all open races. Voters deserve a real choice next election season.

Sincerely,

Will Redmond
Jon Flack

Chairmen,

Cherokee County Democratic Party

Forsyth County Democratic Party

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"Fun Facts about Jack Murphy"

•1 of only 15 to vote against requiring public hearings for utility companies who use eminent domain to seize land. (Passed 154-15) 2004 - HB 373

•1 of 38 to vote against payday lending reform (sponsored by Sen. Stephens and Cagle, signed by Gov. Purdue Passed 132-38). SCCR 157

•1 of 22 to vote against prohibiting the outsourcing of state contracts to overseas companies. (Passed 135-22) 2004 HB 1281

•Jack Murphy authored as chairman of the Forsyth Chamber of Commerce a resolution in supporting the construction of the Northern Arc.

•Murphy said his #1 priority for this session was Lanier Tech funding which we know died on the vine this session. Additionally his rhetoric about the maternity ward at North side Hospital was empty as well.

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