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Murphy Signals Senate Intentions, Grayson Mulls Run

South Florida congressman Patrick Murphy says he’ll seek the Democratic nomination for US Senate in 2016.

Murphy says he’ll work to raise the minimum wage, strengthen social security and protect the everglades.

He says Senator Marco Rubio has quote ‘put the needs of Floridians behind his presidential ambitions.’Florida Democratic Party chair Allison Tant released a statement saying she is glad Murphy has joined the race. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who chairs the Democratic National Committee, said whoever the nominee is, she is sure they will beat the Republican in 2016. One potential rival for the nomination is Central Florida congressman Alan Grayson.

“I think the Democrats are desperate to see somebody fight for the right things and win. That’s how I see it.", Grayson said. "I don’t think it’s a function of experience so much as it’s a function of what you stand for and how successful you are in accomplishing practical goals for people.” 

Grayson says he’s disappointed Wasserman Schultz decided not to run for senate herself. He says he’s meeting with the party this week to discuss a potential run.