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Mike Murphy

Mike Murphy grew up in Detroit and has run four successful major statewide races in Michigan—which is 65 percent of all Republican senatorial and gubernatorial wins achieved in Michigan during the last 26 years. Murphy is also co-director of the Center for the Political Future at USC.


Articles by Mike Murphy

October 30, 2023 5:32 am

You Are Helping Trump

The case for Chris Christie, Tim Scott, and every other Republican (but one) to drop out of the primaries.
Mike Murphy
April 18, 2023 5:31 am

Iowa Is a Big Problem for Trump

Iowa Republicans aren’t buying and the math for the GOP caucus is going to be scrambled because the Democrats have…
Mike Murphy
August 5, 2020 5:12 am

The Case for Not Burning It All Down

If Republicans have some governing responsibility, they'll have some skin in the game. And having a Republican Senate would also…
Mike Murphy
July 30, 2020 5:10 am

The Ghost of Mike Dukakis

Nightmares can be real.
Mike Murphy
March 10, 2020 5:22 am

The Election Night Guide to the Michigan Primary

A county-by-county cheat-book for understanding the Michigan results.
Mike Murphy