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Tim Murtaugh is a Washington Times columnist and founder of the Line Drive Public Affairs firm he still leads. A longtime Republican communications strategist, he is a veteran of many state, federal, and national political campaigns, including as a senior advisor on the 2024 Trump campaign and as communications director for the 2020 Trump campaign. A former radio and television reporter, he is also the author of the Amazon bestselling book, “Swing Hard in Case You Hit it: My Escape from Addiction and Shot at Redemption on the Trump Campaign.

Columns by Tim Murtaugh

Illustration on Democrats advancing socialism with infrastructure bill by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Democrats welcome their new Marxist overlords

It is clear that Democrats have no option but to welcome their new overlords. They must act that way because self-described socialist candidates have been winning Democratic primaries.

July 2, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins celebrates during an election-night watch party after winning the Republican nomination, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Midterms shape up to favor Republicans on the issues

The two candidates for U.S. Senate in Georgia could hardly be more different, both in their presentations and their policies.

June 18, 2026

United Nations' panel on climate change findings illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

U.N. climate forecast shelved as ‘implausible’ has been central to the left’s arguments for years

It seems the people squawking the loudest about "following the science" were not exactly following it.

June 4, 2026

President Donald Trump's clout in the midterm primaries illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Primaries prove Trump clout stronger than ever

President Trump has a way of making his political adversaries adopt new heroes.

May 25, 2026

Rep. Thomas Massie and President Donald Trump illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Indiana GOP primary results are ominous sign for Massie

The media have been covering Donald J. Trump, the politician, for nearly 11 years now -- since he came down the golden escalator in June 2015 -- and they still don't quite get it.

May 7, 2026

Kasey Griffin, right, and other members of the Madison County Republican Committee wave signs opposing the Virginia redistricting referendum at passing cars, during the early voting period, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Madison, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Despite Virginia gerrymander result, warning signs for Democrats in midterms

It looks like Democrats won Tuesday in Virginia with the narrow passage of their gerrymandered congressional district map -- but did they, really?

April 23, 2026

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's poll numbers illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Spanberger’s low approval ratings are no mystery

For a significant chunk of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's professional life, even her best friends had no idea what she did for a living.

April 16, 2026

Democrats and Virginia gerrymandering (redistricting) illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Democrats push Virginia gerrymander with lies and deceit

From the moment you see their television commercials, you know they're lying. You don't even have to know anything about the issue to tell that dishonesty is everywhere.

March 26, 2026

News Media cheering for Iran in war with the United States of America illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Media criticism of Iran war sounds like a wish for U.S. failure

As U.S. and Israeli forces continued to pummel Iran during Operation Epic Fury this week, the British Broadcasting Corp. made a peculiar observation about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

March 12, 2026

United States' Jack Hughes (86), right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal against Canada in sudden death overtime during the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Media reaction to USA men’s team gold medal reveals shocking bias

U.S. Olympians (especially gold medal winners) can now receive favorable media coverage -- if they bash their own country or at least refrain from saying they're proud to be American.

February 26, 2026

Virginia Democrats and gerrymandering illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Spanberger, Virginia Democrats lie brazenly in rush to gerrymander

Virginia Democrats, led by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, are nothing if not brazen.

February 12, 2026

Protesters chant and bang on trash cans as they stand behind a makeshift barricade during a protest in response to the death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer earlier in the day, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Leftists sought violence in Minneapolis, and they got it

So far today, I have managed not to get shot by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

January 29, 2026

Democrats and health insurance companies illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Unholy alliance of Democrats, health insurers has ruined the system

The rising cost and diminishing quality of health insurance are destined to be a center-stage issue in the midterm elections this year.

January 15, 2026

Democrats and health care costs, inflation illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Democrats should get blame for health care costs, inflation

Now that the new year is upon us, attention will naturally turn to the November midterm elections, which, if you believe pollsters, will be decided on health care and "affordability."

January 1, 2026

Free speech in the European Union illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Europe is strangling trade, free speech out of existence

Europe occasionally needs a good talking to and a reminder that the United States of America is not subservient to the continent.

December 18, 2025

Pointing out liberal media bias against President Donald Trump illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

White House website rightly focuses on media malfeasance

The mass cover-up of President Joe Biden's cognitive decline was one of the biggest scandals in world history, perpetrated by senior White House staff and facilitated by the national news media.

December 4, 2025

Leftist ideology and energy in the world economy illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

On economy and energy, leftist ideology collides with the real world

If you watch them long enough, leftists will almost always acknowledge that their policies don't work.

November 20, 2025

Costs of green energy illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Democrats increasing energy costs with socialized electricity, backdoor carbon taxes

When leftists start to talk about affordability, hold on to your wallet.

November 6, 2025

All the 'No Kings' rallies proved is that we really don't have a monarch illustration by Linas Garsys/ The Washington Times

All the ‘No Kings’ rallies proved is that we really don’t have a monarch

It couldn't be funnier that the "No Kings" protest planners changed their branding on international versions of the events so as not to offend actual kings.

October 23, 2025

In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Del. Jay Jones, D-Norfolk, reacts to the passage of a bill relating to electric utility at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones’ texts prove Democrats don’t really oppose political violence

After prominent conservative Charlie Kirk was assassinated last month by a deranged leftist, many Democrats tried to say the correct things.

October 9, 2025