Alex Sink Endorses Patrick Murphy for Senate in 2016

Former state CFO Alex Sink threw her support behind U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., for the U.S. Senate in 2016 on Tuesday. Murphy announced last month that he would run for the seat currently held by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who is running for president.

Florida needs a leader in the U.S. Senate who will combine fiscal responsibility with practical solutions," said Sink. "As our next senator, Patrick will work to strengthen Social Security and Medicare for seniors, empower the middle class, and protect the Everglades. Patrick will be a leader all Floridians can be proud of, and I am honored to give him my support."

"As Florida's CFO, Alex Sink put partisanship aside to manage our state's finances and worked to ensure all Floridians could achieve the American dream," said Murphy. "I'm proud to have her endorsement, and pledge to be a senator who will work across the aisle to fight for economic opportunity for all Floridians."

Murphy has been rounding up endorsements even as U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., considers entering the race. Former Gov. Charlie Crsit and U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch, Lois Frankel, Alcee Hastings and Frederica Wilson have endorsed Murphy.