Doctors You Didn't Know Were Republican

Phil McGraw

Phillip McGraw, commonly known as simply Dr. Phil, was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, in 1950. He attended the University Of Tulsa on a football scholarship but transferred to Midwestern State University when he became injured. At Midwestern State University, Dr. Phil earned his Bachelor's in Psychology in 1975. He then transferred to the University Of North Texas, where he earned his Master's in Psychology and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Following his education, Dr. Phil joined his father in practicing as a psychologist. Dr. Phil turned to a different direction in his professional life, closing his practice and launching a company called Courtroom Sciences, Inc, which offered mediation, jury selection, and mock trial services to lawyers. Dr. Phil rose to the spotlight when his CSI services helped Oprah Winfrey win her defamation case. He appeared on her show, and was coined as 'Tell It Like It Is Phil.' In 2002, he started his own television show, Dr. Phil.

Dr. Phil is registered as a Republican, but doesn't voice his political views over the air. However, he was a part of George W. Bush's presidential campaign and has donated to numerous Republican candidates. President Donald Trump and Phil McGraw align well because both are known for their bluntness when they speak and have a no-nonsense approach to what they do. Dr. Phil himself once stated, "Voters gravitate toward Donald Trump because he gives a voice to their frustrations, saying the stuff everybody wishes they could say."

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Michael Burgess

Michael Burgess was born in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1950. He attended North Texas State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in 1972 and a master's degree in 1976. Michael Burgess continued to medical school at the University Of Texas Medical School, where he received a medical degree in 1977 followed by a residency at Parkland Hospital. Michael Burgess returned to earn a Master's in Medical Management at the University Of Texas and received an Honorary Doctorate Of Public Service from the North Texas Health Sciences Center in 2009. Michael Burgess held a position as Chief Of Obstetrics, followed by Chief Of Staff at Lewisville Medical Center. He then became the Founder of Obstetrics And Gynecology Associates Of Lewisville, and he became the President of Denton County Medical Society.

Michael Burgess ran for a seat in the House Of Representatives as a Republican in the 108th Congress and took office in 2003, where he has held office ever since. Michael Burgess has numerous views that align with those of President Donald Trump and the Republican party. He opposed the bill on lowering prescription drug costs and reversing changes to the Affordable Care Act. He also voted to support the bill on making changes to health savings accounts and allowing them to be used for over the counter medications, as well as the bill on expanding eligibility for health savings accounts.

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