Patricia Murphy

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

TIGHT

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

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

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A FOX GUARDING THE HEN HOUSE

Black Voters in Georgia Fear the Election Is Rigged

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.

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After ‘Bombingham’

Will Black Voters Save Doug Jones?

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

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LESS OF MOORE

Republican Women in Alabama Turn on Roy Moore

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

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HANDYMAN

Pence Hires Fixer as Trump Falls Apart

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

Patricia Murphy

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

Black Voters in Georgia Fear the Election Is Rigged

Will Black Voters Save Doug Jones?

Republican Women in Alabama Turn on Roy Moore

Pence Hires Fixer as Trump Falls Apart

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

Trump Looms Over Georgia Special Election

Democratic Hopes Sky High in Trump-Testing Georgia Runoff

Trump Budget Slashes Spending—Except on His Security Detail

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