Mike Murphy Quotes
The media coverers Rush Limbaugh as if he were the king of the Republican Party. The truth of the matter is that he can’t deliver a pizza let alone a vote.
Mike Murphy, Republican Campaign Strategist, NBC Meet the Press, March 4, 2012
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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.
