WASHINGTON _ Rep. Patrick Murphy is getting a cash boost from donors and a Democratic super PAC after his campaign showed signs of life in the race against Sen. Marco Rubio.
Mike Fernandez, a Republican donor based in Miami, announced he would give a super PAC supporting Murphy $100,000, citing Murphy's support for ending the Cuban embargo.
The money comes as Senate Majority PAC, affiliated with Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, announced it would transfer at least $1 million to the super PAC, as well.
National Democrats appeared a few weeks ago to be throwing in the towel on the race. Senate Majority PAC previously canceled $6 million in advertising for Murphy, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, which endorsed him against Rep. Alan Grayson in the primary, delayed pro-Murphy advertisements.
Murphy still lags behind Rubio in most polling. A RealClearPolitics average shows Rubio with a slight lead, but some polls have shown Rubio with a 10-point lead.
Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report/Roll Call rates the race Leans Republican.
