So it looks like Murphy's in trouble. Their comments are typical of dozens offered by just plain folks during a weekday afternoon in and around Pittsburgh's downtown business and shopping center. So Murphy's in a five-way primary. He's the kind of guy folks say they want for a neighbor. Not all that bright.
Polls show the race dead even.
Mike Mikus, O'Connor's campaign manager, stresses that every poll shows Murphy below 50 percent, never good news for an incumbent. Meanwhile, the Pirates are in last place, the only sellout was opening day, and one doesn't have to look hard to find negative views. Next year, nobody'll go and we'll see what a waste all that tax money is. But next week we'll see how Murphy fares, and whether for him the new Pirates park is a beauty. . If you experience any problems with the Daily News Web site, please let us know.