Patrick Murphy Gets Endorsements From Five Mayors

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., reeled in the support of five mayors as he continues his bid to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. come 2016

 Palm Bay Mayor William Capote, Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler, Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson, Jr., Palm Beach County Mayor Shelley Vana and Lauderhill Mayor Richard Kaplan all fell in line behind Murphy on Tuesday. 

"I am humbled and honored to have the support of these mayors from across the state," Murphy said on Tuesday.  "From the Space Coast to Southwest Florida, our campaign is gaining momentum every day, and I look forward to working with these true community leaders to strengthen Florida's middle class and fight for our state in the U.S. Senate."

Murphy is battling U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., for the Democratic nomination.