NEW: Tom Steyer's Iowa political director resigns amid controversy.
Tom Steyer's Iowa political director has resigned amid multiple allegations he privately offered local legislators campaign contributions in return for endorsing Steyer's 2020 bid.
Pat Murphy, who denied those claims, resigned Friday evening, according to a statement from campaign manager Heather Hargreaves. "Our campaign policy is clear that we will not engage in this kind of activity, or any kind of communication that could be perceived as improper. Violation of this policy is not tolerated," she said in the statement."The endorsements Tom receives are the sole result of his consistent efforts engaging communities, meeting them where they are, and earning their trust and respect with his unifying messages.
The Associated Press reported that multiple current and former state legislators in Iowa had conversations with Murphy related to down-ballot campaign contributions in return for endorsing Steyer. "It was never my intention to make my former colleagues uncomfortable," Murphy said in a statement to ABC News at the time,"and I apologize for any miscommunication on my part."
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