Patricia Murphy

Georgia, Washington, D.C.

Political Columnist at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Twin mom. Early riser. @AJC Political column, podcast, newsletter. @dailybeast, @rollcall, @gardenandgun alumn. Homegrown Georgian via DC & NYC. On Signal.

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AIPAC attack on Jon Ossoff divides Jewish Georgians

1 day ago | ajc.com | Patricia Murphy

When Jon Ossoff ran for Senate in 2020, he and Raphael Warnock asked voters to think about the history they could be making by electing Georgia’s first Jewish senator and first Black senator at the same time. “We’re all participating in a moment that will be written about for generations,” Ossoff told a rally weeks before the 2021 runoff elections.
Back from paternity leave, Ossoff takes on Trump administration officials

3 days ago | ajc.com | Greg Bluestein |Tia Mitchell |Patricia Murphy |Adam Beam

Today’s newsletter highlights:U.S. Supreme Court to issue rulings. First appropriations bill passes U.S. House. Atlanta church considered for historic site status. Ossoff’s backCredit: Yuri Gripas/APAfter taking two weeks off to help care for his newborn girl, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is back in the halls of the Senate this week — and issuing verbal lashings to members of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Georgia Public Service Commission election faces another legal hurdle

3 days ago | ajc.com | Greg Bluestein |Tia Mitchell |Patricia Murphy |Adam Beam

Today’s newsletter highlights:Democratic candidate for governor outlines platform. Georgia lawmaker campaigns in NYC mayoral race. Marjorie Taylor Greene is still on Team Trump. PSC vote in jeopardy — again Credit: Special to the AJCCredit: Special to the AJCGeorgians voted for two Public Service Commission seats in last week’s primaries, and one race is heading to a runoff on July 15.
Is there a message for Georgia Democrats in the NYC mayoral primary upset?

4 days ago | ajc.com | Greg Bluestein |Tia Mitchell |Patricia Murphy |Adam Beam

Today’s newsletter highlights:Jim Kingston joins a growing field for U.S. House seat. Former Georgia House member to seek state Senate post. Savannah port thrives in spite of trade war. NYC results send messageZohran Mamdani’s stunning upset in the New York City mayoral primary sent shockwaves far beyond the five boroughs that could embolden more like-minded liberals to challenge establishment figures across the nation.
American lawmakers shot in their homes. How did we get here?

4 days ago | newsday.com | Patricia Murphy

The warning signs have been flashing red for years now: the foiled kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump; U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski telling an Alaska audience recently, “We’re all afraid.”When two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes over the weekend, the news was awful and shocking. But, sadly, it was not completely surprising.
In Dalton, Trump’s immigration crackdown brings fear, frustration

4 days ago | ajc.com | Patricia Murphy

DALTON — For the first installment of my 2025 Georgia politics road trip series, I headed north out of Atlanta to Dalton, about 75 miles northwest of Atlanta. The “Carpet Capital of the World” makes 85% of all of the carpet in the world and a huge portion of its flooring, too. The conservative area is such a GOP stronghold that President Donald Trump held a rally in Dalton in 2021 and won surrounding Whitfield County with 72% of the vote.
American lawmakers shot in their homes. How did we get here?

4 days ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Patricia Murphy

By Patricia Murphy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The warning signs have been flashing red for years now: the foiled kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump; U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski telling an Alaska audience recently, "We're all afraid."When two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes over the weekend, the news was awful and shocking. But, sadly, it was not completely surprising.
Roe v. Wade anniversary sparks new abortion fight in Georgia

6 days ago | ajc.com | Greg Bluestein |Tia Mitchell |Patricia Murphy |Adam Beam

Today’s newsletter highlights:Iran airstrikes divide MAGA Republicans. Jon Ossoff responds to criticism from pro-Israel group. Senate parliamentarian takes issue with “big, beautiful” bill. Senate race issue? Credit: Miguel Martinez /AJCCredit: Miguel Martinez /AJCThree years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Georgia Democrats are ramping up efforts to spotlight abortion access — and target GOP Senate hopefuls who back new restrictions.
How did U.S. become a place we shoot lawmakers?

1 week ago | ajc.com | Patricia Murphy

The warning signs have been flashing red for years now. The foiled kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski telling an Alaska audience recently, “We’re all afraid.” When two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes over the weekend, the news was awful and shocking. But, sadly, it was not completely surprising.
Why today's primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

1 week ago | ajc.com | Greg Bluestein |Tia Mitchell |Patricia Murphy |Adam Beam

Today’s newsletter highlights:Georgia Democrats launch push to recruit candidates for local offices. State Rep. Lehman Franklin and his wife, Lorie, welcome a new baby girl. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff to briefly return from paternity leave. Heading to the pollsCredit: Miguel Martinez/AJCCredit: Miguel Martinez/AJCFor the first time in five years, members of the Public Service Commission are on the ballot with two races before the voters today. Early voter turnout was abysmally low.