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Patricia Murphy is a writer in Washington, D.C., where she covers Congress and politics.

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Stacey Abrams, ‘on the Verge of History,’ Refuses to Give Up

TIGHT

One of the nation’s most closely watched contests remained unresolved early Wednesday morning.

Patricia Murphy | Published Nov 07, 2018

Black Voters in Georgia Fear the Election Is Rigged

A FOX GUARDING THE HEN HOUSE

The man running for governor also oversees the election as Georgia's Secretary of State. He’s also sitting on voter registrations, sparking a wave of skepticism among voters.

Patricia Murphy | Published Oct 22, 2018

Will Black Voters Save Doug Jones?

After ‘Bombingham’

In order to beat Roy Moore, Jones needed a huge turnout among African-American voters.

Patricia Murphy | Published Dec 08, 2017

Republican Women in Alabama Turn on Roy Moore

LESS OF MOORE

The GOP Senate candidate was always divisive. Now he’s grown toxic.

Patricia Murphy | Published Nov 22, 2017

Pence Hires Fixer as Trump Falls Apart

HANDYMAN

Thirty-four-year-old Nick Ayers has been a behind-the-scenes player in Vice President Mike Pence’s political circle, and now he’s about to take center stage as his chief of staff.

Patricia Murphy | Published Jul 14, 2017

Dems Have No Idea How to Win in the Age of Trump

No Cigar

‘The fight goes on. Hope is still alive,’ Ossoff said in his concession speech, as his party struggles to crack the code for converting resistance into victory.

Patricia Murphy | Published Jun 21, 2017

Trump Looms Over Georgia Special Election

DOWN-BALLOT BLUES

With President Trump in the White House, Karen Handel may have little control over her own destiny.

Patricia Murphy | Published Jun 20, 2017

Democratic Hopes Sky High in Trump-Testing Georgia Runoff

Monster Campaign

The $50 million fight to fill Tom Price’s congressional seat is now the most expensive House race in American history—and Republicans can blame Trump if Jon Ossoff wins on Tuesday.

Patricia Murphy | Published Jun 19, 2017

Trump Budget Slashes Spending—Except on His Security Detail

MUSCLE COSTS MONEY

The president wants to cut funding to Medicaid and food stamps—but says he needs $60 million more for Secret Service agents to protect his family and residences.

Patricia Murphy | Published May 24, 2017

Adviser: New Pence PAC Isn’t What It Looks Like

Veep

The launch of a new fundraising PAC by allies of Vice President Mike Pence raised some eyebrows—but the head of the new group insists President Trump has nothing to worry about.

Patricia Murphy | Published May 19, 2017

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