Patrick was mentioned in an
article in USA Today. The article talked about Iraqi War Veterans that are running for elected office. Read below for the part of the story that mentions Patrick:
Other Iraq vets will be watching the race closely for clues about how their candidacies will fare.
Patrick Murphy, a former Army captain who earned a Bronze Star in Iraq, plans to run for the Democratic nod to face GOP freshman Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's 8th District -- Bucks County and a sliver of Philadelphia suburbs. Murphy says he, like Hackett, faces the challenge of being reduced to a one-issue candidate. "If you look back in history and see people committed to public service, there's no greater public service than serving in time of war," Murphy says.
He says he and Hackett can offer a reality check in Congress and a much-needed, honest appraisal of conditions on the ground.
"All Americans want our troops in Iraq to successfully complete the mission," he says. "However, our sons and daughters in Iraq need leaders who are willing to honestly discuss our future course."