Patrick Murphy, the Democratic businessman hoping to unseat one of Congress's most outspoken and controversial figures, will be in Washington on Thursday for a fundraiser with Planned Parenthood. Murphy, a Florida businessman, is the likely Democratic challenger to Tea Party favorite Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.). On the invitation, Murphy is described as a "Democratic challenger for Congress, Florida's 18th congressional district & challenger to Tea Party leader and Sarah Palin's choice for vice president, Allen West!" Tickets for Thursday's reception in downtown D.C.