Mike Murphy

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Mike Murphy is a Republican political consultant, writer, producer, and political commentator. He has advised prominent Republican candidates and serves as a co-host of Hacks On Tap, while also working as an NBC News analyst and co-director of USC's Center on the Political Future.

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What Mike Murphy has said on podcasts

57 statements

on Candidate favorability in Alaska, Texas, Ohio, Iowa, and KansasMixedOct 6, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Democrats are viewed favorably and Republican nominees unfavorably in five Republican states.
“in every one of those states, the Democrats' favorability is positive. And in every one of those states, the Republican nominee... favorability is negative.”
Listen at 16:59
Open the episode · Wave Watch (with Doug Sosnik and Ron Brownstein)
on 2026 midterm turnoutNeutralOct 6, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Turnout will be a major determinant of the election outcome.
“turnout is going to have a lot to it”
Listen at 26:00
Open the episode · Wave Watch (with Doug Sosnik and Ron Brownstein)
on Rural voter support for RepublicansNegativeOct 6, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Rural voters may support Republicans by less than an 80–20 margin.
“The rural thing does not look like 80-20 this year, given diesel or fertilizer.”
Listen at 26:34
Open the episode · Wave Watch (with Doug Sosnik and Ron Brownstein)

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