Patricia Murphy

Twin mom. Early riser. Political columnist for Atlanta Journal-Constitution @MurphyAJC. Formerly @RollCall @thedailybeast @aolnews @gpb @gardenandgun.

[Greg Bluestein @bluestein]

Gov. Brian Kemp could soon sign a measure to create a new state board with powers to punish or even oust local district attorneys as Republicans seek sweeping oversight over prosecutors they accuse of skirting their duties. #gapol https://t.co/YuIYY335aI

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

From Dr. Charles Bullock, who notes that @staceyabrams needs a "29-29 election" — 29% of the white vote, with Black voters at least 29% of the electorate. That's an update to the 30-30 formula that's changed as Georgia has gotten more diverse. #gapol https://t.co/fiRiVosawj

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Today's AJC politics newsletter on a huge news day in GA, leading with @staceyabrams, who won’t be with @POTUS Joe Biden and @VP Kamala Harris in Atlanta today. #gapol https://t.co/eSi6wxX49s

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

ALSO: Two versions emerging of Jan. 6 Capitol attack; Cobb GOP cancels what Dem called "homage to treason," @GeoffDuncanGA adulting; @SenatorWarnock honors @SenatorIsakson; Isakson memorial includes @LeaderMcConnell CODEL; @HerschelWalker predicts for @UGA. #gapol

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

The @AJC morning politics Jolt is UP, leading with @StaceyAbrams and the plans she laid out last night for her 2022 campaign #gapol https://t.co/GcjlQjJkfL

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

A stark warning from Jimmy Carter on this sad day: "Our great nation now teeters on the brink of a widening abyss. Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy." https://t.co/oB8V4CuFLi

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Donald Trump claimed 5,000 dead people voted in Georgia. Investigators found just 4. #gapol https://t.co/E3VcwcAHUk

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Walker's company generated $3.2 million in income. He also lists $1.3 million in wages and earnings, including $333K from UHS of Delaware, where he's the national spokesman for their Patriot Support Program; $55K for speeches to two Boys & Girls Clubs... https://t.co/M2Aav0iwsD

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Among the items that caught our eyes in @HerschelWalker's financial disclosure-- His company, Herschel Walker Holdings, is worth more than $25 million. He also made more than $400K this year for speeches, including to multiple non-profits. #gapol https://t.co/M2Aav0iwsD

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

The Jolt is up, leading w/ @timechols, the Republican who loved EVs before Rivian made them (GOP) cool,. PLUS: Omicron in Ga,; Senate plans on voting rights; @SpeakerRalston's 2022 calendar; Christmas tidings from Wayne Johnson & 4am @HerschelWalker. https://t.co/89GLqgkhuX

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

@ccamia Thank you, Cat! We hate to see these two go...

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

My Wednesday column for the @AJC print edition on two of the icons we've lost in Georgia politics. #gapol https://t.co/k6oYvZ5Xex

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

PLUS Trump picks @Rep_Clyde for GA-9; @NabilahforGA07 may be back; a Ga county may cut 7 precincts to 1; and @ossoff had a baby.🍼🍼🍼

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

The @ajc morning politics Jolt is up-- leading with @DavidPerdueGA & @BrianKempGA both pushing looser gun restrictions in the GOP gov's contest ahead of the 2022 legislative session. #gapol https://t.co/ppEEdvjhVj

[Howard Mortman @HowardMortman]

#RIP Bob Dole

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

The Jolt: Reality check on GOP proposals to eliminate the state income tax-- It brings in more than half of all revenue for k-12 schools, colleges, public health, criminal investigations, prisons, and mental health programs. #gapol https://t.co/9WauKvdH6w

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

.@Perduesenate says wouldn’t have certified the 2020 election results in Georgia. Via @bluestein https://t.co/jzPCClHpUy

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

The @AJC morning politics Jolt is up with this jolt of an early poll of the @BrianKempGA/ @Perduesenate
race: A virtual tie, at 34% each when Trump's endorsement is factored in. W/o Trump, the @InsiderAdv poll showed Kemp leading 41% to 22%. #gapol https://t.co/iG42ykopVr

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

To give you an idea of how bitter the Kemp-Perdue primary is sure to become: https://t.co/UJf8KNaMLj

[Patricia Murphy @1PatriciaMurphy]

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