Senator Murphy Spotted Canoodling with Democratic Media Maven Tara McGowan

Who is Tara McGowan, and is she trying to make Murphy happen?

I typically steer clear of salacious gossip, because, frankly, there’s enough of that nonsense floating around, and I prefer dealing in mostly straight news. But sometimes, when politics and personal lives intersect I have to pay attention, especially when it potentially impacts our political landscape.

Today, I’m unpacking the buzz surrounding Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who I’ve predicted several times on the Rivera and Reeves podcast is making moves to position himself as a leader in the Democratic Party, and his rumored romance with Democratic media whiz Tara McGowan. This one’s got drama, ambition, and a big question: how much of Murphy’s rising star is organic, and how much might be courtesy of his new girlfriend?

Look, I’m not here to sling dirt or play tabloid tattletale. But this story, reported by publications like The New York Post, Semafor, and The Daily Beast, revealed that Murphy, just months after announcing his separation from his wife of 17 years, was spotted gett…