Drop-kick Murphy? Missouri native gets rough Capitol welcome
New Democratic congressman and Columbia, Mo. native Scott Murphy has learned quickly that Capitol Hill can be a rough place.
Murphy, a former aide to governors Mel Carnahan and Roger Wilson, now represents New York state in Washington. Earlier this year, he won…



The delayed outcome in this week’s special election in New York involving Columbia, Mo. native Scott Murphy means more than just another prolonged fight over a Congressional seat.