Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) caught up in a sex scandal. |
I don't care what goes on in your bedroom. However if you're trying to pass laws to get involved my bedroom, we should shame your ass. The Republican party is known for hypocrisy. The party continues to do so with no apologies.
Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania is a longtime Republican lawmaker. Tonight his days as a lawmaker will come to an end. The lawmaker admits to having an affair.
Republican lawmaker had an affair with a progressive activist. |
Shannon Edwards is a forensics doctor and a Progressive. Ironic, it starts conservative having an affair with a progressive. Love has no political bias.
Despite Murphy's retirement, he still voted for this stupid deal which will not make it even through the inept Senate.
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is a bill that if signed into law would make women who have a termination after 20 weeks face a stiff fine and the possibility of five years in the iron college, or both. The bill stops short of rape, incest and risks on a woman's health.
Murphy asked his mistress to get an abortion. Now he will no longer seek a 9th term placing the Republicans in a bind. A relatively safe seat for Republicans could be up for grabs when the Democrats line up a stronger candidate.
Dr. Shannon Edwards poses with one of her friends. |
The Associated Press just broke this today.
Murphy was getting involved with a forensic scientist known as Shannon Edwards. Murphy a longtime favorite of the pro-life movement was outed by his mistress. His mistress complained of Murphy staffers harassing her. Edwards turned over all the text messages and comments made towards her when she found out she may be pregnant with his child.
Republican Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, Skypes with his constituents. This may be his last time doing it. |
“Last year I became involved in an affair with a personal friend. This is nobody’s fault but my own, and I offer no excuses. To the extent that there should be any blame in this matter, it falls solely upon me… I ask the media to respect the privacy of my family. They have done nothing wrong and deserve to be left alone.”
Murphy joins Republicans Rep. Charlie Dent, and Bill "Lil' Bud" Shuster on the retirement list. Dent will eventually join MSNBC and have his own show.
Shuster had an affair on his wife with a female airline lobbyist. He is instrumental in the extension of Interstate 69 the so-called NAFTA Super Highway.