Patricia Murphy

Twin mom. Early riser. "Y'all-itics" columnist at @AJC, @politicallyga podcast. @dailybeast, @rollcall & @gardenandgun alumn. Homegrown Georgian via DC & NYC.

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

CALLING ALL DOGS! 🚨🚨The @ajc will be featuring the Jolt Dog of the Day in our politics newsletter. Reply or DM us your pooches of any political persuasion to include each morning. Cats considered on a cat-by-cat basis, Ga politico & subscriber pups preferred. #gapol 🐾🦴📰🗞️

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Scenes from the “Freedom 250” event in Brussels thrown by US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White, whom Atlantans will know from his “Buckhead City” days. It included a huge 45 min. drone & fireworks show, plus performance by Georgia’s Zac Brown Band.

[Greg Bluestein @bluestein]

The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to dig into what it calls a “priority” investigation related to the 2020 election in Georgia, sources tell @KDilanianMSNOW. https://t.co/OzQJZDMKOE

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

@evamckend @AJEnglish Congratulations, Eva!

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Tax cuts, cell phones and medical marijuana- Here are the new Georgia laws set to take effect July 1. @ajc https://t.co/8H3ySDUVcO

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

An early Fox News poll of the Georgia Senate race shows @ossoff with a huge lead over @MikeCollinsGA:
Ossoff- 56%
Collins: 43%
Most important, Ossoff at 68% among independents and 66% with moderates.
https://t.co/bBSslWb3tx #FoxNews

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

The U.S. gov't has paid $400 million to retrofit the Qatari royal family's plane for President Trump, including new paint to echo Trump's personal plane, along with $320 million for a custom hangar to fit it, since none at JBF are large enough. https://t.co/mR0ga1X0Qb via @WSJ

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Thank you @morsea for coming on the AJC’s Politically Georgia podcast for one time as publisher of the AJC. For anyone who cares about media, journalism, and the audacity required to make it all work, this is your listen. https://t.co/2j9sExUOEg

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Back up the campaign cash dump trucks—>

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

SCOTUS SAYS CAMPAIGN COORDINATION LIMITS VIOLATE FIRST AMENDMENT

MASSIVE decision for elections

https://t.co/xW9gFDoG0C

[Tia Mitchell, AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief @ajconwashington]

Mike Collins doubles down on saying Trump won Georgia in 2020 (this is false), even as he attempts to shift to a general election message

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

When Mike Collins was warned his chief of staff would be a liability, this is what people meant. Ossoff spending extended time in his rally hammering Collins for hiring “degenerate” Brandon Philips and keeping him on after years of scandals—>

[Acyn @Acyn]

Ossoff: A few years back this degenerate political staffer named Brandon Phillips had been convicted of multiple crimes for some brutal violence. A few months later he was arrested again for an armed altercation, and again a few years later for animal cruelty. This kid was such a mess that he had to resign from the Trump campaign. But Mike Collins saw Brandon and thought he would make a great chief of staff.

Fast forward four years, and as we speak both Brandon and Mike are under active federal investigation for illegally funneling it will tax dollars to Brandon's girlfriend

[Greg Bluestein @bluestein]

House Speaker Jon Burns got the outcome he wanted, and gained power, in the special session this week, writes @MurphyAJC: #gapol https://t.co/GBqVM9b2Sz

[Riley Bunch @ribunchreports]

GOP nominee for Governor Rick Jackson is making a stop at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on Buford Highway in a post-runoff appearance. That’s Insurance Commissioner John King and his former opponent AG Chris Carr with him. #gapol

[Greg Bluestein @bluestein]

A notable move from Gov. Brian Kemp: After appointing Judge Paige Reese Whitaker to the Court of Appeals, he could have sidestepped Nikia Smith Sellers’ May election victory by naming someone else to the vacancy. Instead, Kemp just appointed Sellers, honoring the outcome of the election she won. #gapol

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

The Democratic line of attack for Collins’ no-exceptions abortion position that the Dooley campaign predicted—>

[Georgia Democrats @GeorgiaDemocrat]

WATCH: @MikeCollinsGA is an anti-abortion extremist who wants to completely ban abortion, “period. No exceptions.”

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Literally my nightmare😳

[ABC News @ABC]

Riders experienced a tense moment at Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park when one of the park’s tallest rides suddenly stopped, leaving them suspended in midair.

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

2.0 version of Georgia GOP Senate race is launched.

[Mike Collins @MikeCollinsGA]

Great meeting with Governor Kemp to discuss how Republicans up and down the ballot are united and ready to win in November.

I'm honored to have his friendship and support, and I look forward to having him on the trail and ready to defeat Jon Ossoff and give Georgians fresh, new leadership that fights for them in the U.S. Senate.

[Patricia Murphy @MurphyAJC]

Return that phone call before it’s too late. Martha Zoller always did. This is my column remembering Martha, who was a friend and mentor to so many, including me… https://t.co/nHftNewtAE

[Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @SenatorWarnock]

I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Martha Zoller. I enjoyed our conversations across the years and deeply respected her commitment to her convictions and her community. Honored to pray with her several weeks ago, I am now praying for her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. Keep the faith…

[Ossoff's Office @SenOssoff]

Sen. Ossoff Statement on Passing of Martha Zoller

[Governor Brian P. Kemp @GovKemp]

Marty, the girls, and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and a long-time fixture in Georgia politics, Martha Zoller.
https://t.co/m9PRLYZ9xX