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High-impact voice in US Congress
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Christopher Murphy

Democrat
US Congress Twitter/X
Platform:
X (512) Instagram (95)
#8
X Rank
2,468,936
Benchmarker Score
512
Posts
1,833,874
Likes
317,531
Comments
3,582
Avg Likes
620
Avg Comments
2,151,405
Total Engagement
4,202
Engagement Rate
27.6
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.
1,116,829 followers

Data last refreshed: August 08, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

Excited for Abdul El-Sayed’s victory. Voters will have a clear choice in Michigan now. A corporate owned, Trump loyalist or a doctor who will stand up for the little guy and will hold Trump and t...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Endorsements Primary Elections Aug 05, 2026 View on X
11,344
Likes
5,333
Cmnts
1,285
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

You need to listen to this story. A 15 year old Connecticut high school student won the Department of Education's civics contest. But he was denied a place on the podium. And the question is why ...

Education & Workforce K-12 Education Legal Immigration Aug 04, 2026 View on X
2,352
Likes
176
Cmnts
817
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

A “possible” deal to start talking about a “possible” deal. Trump has been gaslighting us all along about the state of Iran negotiations. I will be on the Senate floor to talk about this later in...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East State Department Aug 04, 2026 View on X
610
Likes
58
Cmnts
136
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

This morning the Judiciary Committee is expected to approve Trump’s personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, for Attorney General. Republicans will claim they got a commitment to end Trump’s political payo...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Judicial Nominations Campaign Finance Aug 04, 2026 View on X
2,158
Likes
283
Cmnts
964
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

Last Friday in Manchester I convened housing exports in Connecticut to talk about the ways the bipartisan Road to Housing Act - passed into law despite Trump’s petulant refusal to sign it - will he...

Housing & Urban Development Affordable Housing HUD Zoning Reform Bipartisan Aug 03, 2026 View on X
89
Likes
44
Cmnts
23
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

The disclosure that an OpenAI model “escaped” its containment should scare the hell out of everyone. As should how flippant the company has been about the development. Meanwhile, Trump continues ...

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence AI Regulation Aug 03, 2026 View on X
1,790
Likes
177
Cmnts
676
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

pathetic

N/A N/A Aug 01, 2026 View on X
5,219
Likes
207
Cmnts
498
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

Stopped by the iconic Martin Rosol’s Meats in New Britain (since 1928!) today for some weekend barbecue provisions. And picked up a t-shirt too! https://t.co/LP0BC4kuu9

Personal & Human Interest Small Business Jul 31, 2026 View on X
98
Likes
41
Cmnts
9
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

This week, I raised the alarm over how Trump has been shutting down grants to information partners in Europe who criticize his allies there. He is turning our taxpayer funded counter-propaganda ope...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Misinformation Soft Power US-EU Relations Jul 31, 2026 View on X
883
Likes
121
Cmnts
234
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

He doesn't care anymore. It's just non-stop, in-your-face corruption. The latest? If you pay Trump $100,000 a month, he will give you advance White House announcements on economic and trade policy...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Wall Street Trade Policy MAGA Jul 31, 2026 View on X
23,914
Likes
2,061
Cmnts
10,859
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

Trump’s “anti-DEI” Department of Education ran a national youth civics contest. Milford’s Aangad Singh answered the questions correctly, but he didn’t win, and I want to know why. The most unaccept...

Education & Workforce K-12 Education Curriculum Standards Jul 30, 2026 View on X
715
Likes
69
Cmnts
210
Reposts
data as of 6 Aug 2026, 07:38 BST

I guess we shouldn’t be surprised Republicans nominated a guy in Georgia who has these deep connections to white supremacists, but oh man….

Party Politics & Leadership Republican Party Hate Crimes Jul 29, 2026 View on X
878
Likes
166
Cmnts
233
Reposts
data as of 3 Aug 2026, 07:41 BST

Trump’s entire fortune is now dependent on being able to continue his family’s crypto corruption schemes. The Senate cannot pass a bill regulating crypto that doesn’t end Trump’s corruption. https:...

Science, Technology & Digital Crypto & Blockchain Congressional Ethics Jul 28, 2026 View on X
4,859
Likes
516
Cmnts
1,355
Reposts
data as of 3 Aug 2026, 07:41 BST

Let me explain to you why the agreement Trump just announced with Saudi Arabia - giving them the ability to start a full nuclear program - makes peace with Iran much less likely. It's just more for...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Nuclear Weapons Middle East Jul 27, 2026 View on X
1,564
Likes
185
Cmnts
568
Reposts
data as of 3 Aug 2026, 07:41 BST

Awesome to be in Georgia today motivating volunteers and donors for @ossoff and @KeishaBottoms. Crazy level of enthusiasm here. https://t.co/oXUipjzLmR

Public Engagement & Campaigning Fundraising Endorsements Jul 26, 2026 View on X
506
Likes
112
Cmnts
68
Reposts
data as of 30 Jul 2026, 07:40 BST

I’m on my way to my book talk in Atlanta, but last night a big crowd came out - despite the threats of major rain and flooding! - in Charleston for a discussion of Crisis of the Common Good. https:...

Personal & Human Interest Arts & Culture Jul 25, 2026 View on X
398
Likes
82
Cmnts
62
Reposts
data as of 30 Jul 2026, 07:40 BST

As part of my effort to fund anti-corruption and pro-democracy groups across the country ($1 million+ in grants), I helped fund the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, which is organizing young people...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Campaign Finance Political Strategy MAGA Jul 25, 2026 View on X
404
Likes
93
Cmnts
76
Reposts
data as of 30 Jul 2026, 07:40 BST

Great to be with you, Clay!

N/A N/A Jul 25, 2026 View on X
184
Likes
33
Cmnts
33
Reposts
data as of 30 Jul 2026, 07:40 BST

Hi Atlanta! Come join us tonight! https://t.co/XnrWXpkT2d

Public Engagement & Campaigning N/A Jul 25, 2026 View on X
39
Likes
18
Cmnts
13
Reposts
data as of 30 Jul 2026, 07:40 BST

Great to be with @AnnieAndrewsMD in Charleston last night. As a pediatrician, she’s witnessed first hand what Trump’s devastating health care cuts have done to families. A great candidate! https://...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Health Insurance ACA / Obamacare Jul 25, 2026 View on X
1,072
Likes
89
Cmnts
181
Reposts
data as of 30 Jul 2026, 07:40 BST

Rank History

Aug 2026
-2 #8
Jul 2026
#6
Jun 2026
#6
May 2026
-2 #6
Apr 2026
#4

Content Categories

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 110
Defense & National Security 70
Culture, Media & Sports 45
Economic Policy & Federal Budget 34
Party Politics & Leadership 31

Topics & Themes

Middle East Armed Forces Arts & Culture Nuclear Weapons MAGA Sports & Olympics Oil & Gas Federal Budget Public Health ICE Republican Party Sanctions Political Strategy Campaign Finance Congressional Ethics Wages & Pay Inflation Israel & Palestine Wall Street Pentagon Budget

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
365
Christopher: 607 ↑
Likes
410,620
Christopher: 2,280,207 ↑
Comments
36,131
Christopher: 350,359 ↑
Avg Likes
880.5
Christopher: 3,756.5 ↑
Avg Comments
84.9
Christopher: 577.2 ↑
Benchmarker Score
482,881
Christopher: 2,980,925 ↑
Posts/Week
17.1
Christopher: 27.6 ↑
Avg Post Length
237 chars
Christopher: 222 ↓
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Armed Forces Middle East Federal Budget ICE Voting Rights