Dang! Stephanie Murphy just gave a righteous speech.

[Baitball Blogger]

Escaped Vietnam's oppressive political environment and was given a place to belong in America.

Couldn't help thinking there might have been a tinge of anger in her voice, like someone may have question her patriotism because she wasn't born in America. That's the kind of bullshit I would expect she would have to deal with in Central Florida.

Seriously, this is the first time I had a good look at Stephanie Murphy, even though she's my Congress woman. But from what I just saw, I could seriously see her make a run for Governor one day, especially if she had more media opportunities like that one.

I hope she looks for other political opportunities (Democratic ones), because she looks like she's what this State needs.

[3catwoman3]

1. Mrs. Murphy and Khizr Khan...

…know more about the US and are better citizens than most native-born Americans.

[H2O Man]

2. Recommended.

I commented on her a while back, thinking she had a good future in politics, until a friend told me she isn't running for re-election. I know that she self-identifies as a blue-dog democrat, and I am unlikely to agree with her on many issues. Still I recognize her value, and respect her. Today we had a conservative Senator and a liberal Senator leading the hearing, along with the chair and co-chair. I think that works best for this type of investigation.

[Jade Fox]

3. Yes, her speech had me tearing up...

Really glad she did that.

[dalton99a]

4. She will not run for reelection.

On December 20, 2021, Murphy announced on Twitter that she would not seek reelection to a fourth term, writing, "I've decided not to seek another term in Congress. Serving Central Florida has been the honor of my life, but it's also been incredibly challenging for my family and me." There was speculation that her decision was made because Republicans in the state legislature would redraw her into an unwinnable district, but the decision came several months before new maps were approved in May 2022.[26]

[obamanut2012]

5. I literally texted my wife

The same thing.

"I hope Murphy runs for Governor next time!"