MIKE MURPHY

(Michael James Murphy)


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When President Trump was campainging for the Presidency he was constanly telling the voters how he was going to freform the tax system, and made it seem that it would be very easy if he had a Repuiblican Congress. He won and had the Republican Congress he wanted, but he was still having difficulty. The great difficulty for all leaders is that almost all Ameicans are in total agreement that the tax code is to comples and unfair. However, there is enourmous divergence and disparity about what should be done to make it fairer and less complex. What is a loophole for one taxpayer is a necessary accomodation to fairness and public policy for another. Every single suggested change produces people who are agisnt it, Sometimes it is a majority and other times a very passionate or rech and powerful mionority.


At the time most of the right wing talk show hosts were advocating Sarah Palin as a Republican presidential candidate. Palin, after her first experience at national politics as John McCain’s running mate, quit as Alaska governor, wrote a book and explored her further national political prospects, but her only visible support seemed to be coming from the radio talk show hosts.


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  • Born: October 20, 1941
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Campaign Manager & Political Consultant

Michael James Murphy is an Irish broadcaster, actor and property developer. He is best known for his long broadcasting career with RTÉ, presenting many TV shows such as The Live Mike, Winning Streak and The Big Interview.