Patrick Murphy on the future of Energy in Battleground Pennsylvania
The could-be Kamala Harris cabinet secretary goes on the record with mtf.tv founder Kevin Cirilli.
We spoke with Patrick Murphy, the first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, former Acting Secretary of the Army, and veteran advocate. He’s campaigning in his home state of Pennsylvania for Vice President Kamala Harris, aiming to win over swing voters in the state.
—> BIG PICTURE: Murphy views Pennsylvania’s energy production as a keystone of both national security and job growth. "Pennsylvania is second in the nation in natural gas production, and our LNG exports are up 136% in four years," he said. "Energy independence isn’t just about us—it’s about enabling allies to push back against Russia’s power, especially as global security threats rise.”
—> KAMALA HARRIS’ ENERGY PLAN: Murphy underscores Harris’s commitment to a pragmatic, “all-of-the-above” energy strategy that includes natural gas, nuclear, and renewables. “She knows the stakes; this isn’t just about green policies, but about maintaining America’s competitive edge,” Murphy noted.
—> LOCAL POLITICS… GLOBAL BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS: With large U.S. companies investing heavily in domestic manufacturing, from EV batteries to tech data centers, he argued that Harris’s strategy will keep these opportunities stateside. “We’re not going to kowtow to China on the future of manufacturing. Our energy policy has to support U.S. growth today and in the future.”
—> TRUMP FACTOR: Murphy didn’t hold back in contrasting Harris’s approach with that of former President Trump, highlighting security incidents affecting U.S. troops during his administration. “I served in combat. When Trump was president, Iranian forces attacked our soldiers, and he shrugged it off as ‘headaches.’ We need leaders who value service members’ lives over partisan optics.”
—> ON CHINA CHINA CHINA: Murphy also pointed to the urgency of a united front against global powers like China, “We’re competing every day to remain #1. China is watching how we handle Russia to plan for Taiwan. Unity is how we secure the future.”
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