Domino, who won the six-candidate Republican primary last month by a double-digit margin, pointed out last week that Murphy voted with ultra-liberal U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., 84 percent of the time
What Murphy says and what Murphy does are entirely two different things, Domino noted and he looked to stress his differences with the congressman.
As a small-business owner, I understand firsthand what its like to deal with red tape and overregulation, Domino insisted on Friday. I will work to eliminate tax and regulatory burdens, such as Obamacare, which strangle small businesses opportunities to grow and create jobs.
But with five TV commercials already launched, Murphy continues to attempt to position himself in the middle. In a TV ad unveiled last week, Murphy tried to claim the political center.
Floridas waters are full of fish," Murphy says in the ad. Washingtons a little like that, too. Blue ones always swim left, red ones right. Most times, theyre just swimming in circles.
I dont swim with the rest, Murphy adds. Im independent. A good idea is a good idea, whether it comes from a Republican or a Democrat.
Murphy points toward his efforts on environmental protection and to secure a balanced budget. At the end of the ad, Murphy once again tries to portray himself as a centrist. Im Patrick Murphy and I approve this message because independent thinking matters, Murphy says.
While Murphy showcases his support for a balanced budget in the new ad, Domino is looking to reel in fiscal conservatives with his economic policies.
We need pro-growth economic policies out of Washington, Domino insisted last week when he unveiled his economic plan. Only by lowering taxes and getting rid of unnecessary regulation will higher paying jobs be created in America. While a state legislator, I accomplished both these objectives. In Washington, I will make job creation my No. 1 priority.
Besides job creation, Dominos economic plan calls for tax relief, streamlining the federal tax code and increased commitment to free-trade policies.
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