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USC News - USC works to get out the vote
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CalMatters - Gavin Newsom’s reelection campaign looks more like a run for president
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Los Angeles Times - Column: Jan. 6? Climate change? War in Europe? The voters have other things on their minds
CPF Co-Director Mike Murphy spoke with Los Angles ...
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Longtime friends, despite political differences, Robert Shrum and Michael Murphy are working together to co-direct the Center.
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Michael Murphy is one of the Republican Party’s most successful political consultants.
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