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Brian Murphy a wild card in battle vs. Robert Ehrlich in Md.
The Washington Post, September 12, 2010
Sarah Palin put long-shot Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Brian Murphy on the map with her unexpected endorsement last month. But it will be people like Rey Aldridge who determine his destination in Tuesday's Republican primary.
Md. GOP gubernatorial hopefuls buy TV time
The Washington Post, September 3, 2010
Both former Maryland governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) and his GOP primary challenger Brian Murphy are poised to start airing television ads in coming days.
Murphy says he raised $250K, has $40K in the bank
The Washington Post, August 16, 2010
Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Murphy got some major attention this month when he was endorsed by Sarah Palin. But when it comes to fundraising, Murphy remains in the minor leagues.
Controversy Over MD Gov. Debates
WMDT 47 News, August 13, 2010
The gubernatorial debates in Maryland have begun - over how to hold the debate and who to argue against.
Palin endorsement lifts little-known candidate in Md.
The Washington Post, August 9, 2010
Just a few months ago, Brian Murphy's friends would roam the halls of the Maryland State House, practically begging reporters there to go outside for news conferences by the unknown Republican candidate for governor. Last week, a parade of those scribes lined up to see him.
Frederick sheriff's support of Ehrlich opponent raises eyebrows
the Gazette, July 22, 2010
Stance on illegal immigration raises profile of challenger to former governor.
Brian Murphy Names Running MateWBFF FOX45, July 6, 2010
Dark horse Murphy means business in Md. gubernatorial race
Baltimore Business Journal, June 25, 2010
Gov. Martin O’Malley and former Gov. Robert Ehrlich each say they know how to help small-business owners. But there is another gubernatorial candidate who says he knows better — because he is one.
Murphy: No study needed, scrap the corporate tax
The Washington Post, June 8, 2010
On Monday, as part of his small-business plan, former governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) proposed establishing "a bipartisan task force to recommend ways to make Maryland's corporate income tax more competitive with neighboring states."
On Tuesday, Brian Murphy, Ehrlich's little-known but spunky rival for the GOP nomination, proposed going ahead and scrapping the tax altogether.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Murphy pledges not to raise taxes
The Baltimore Examiner, June 1, 2010
In a move to distance himself from moderate Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Ehrlich, Brian Murphy has announced that he will not raise taxes if elected governor.
GOP gubernatorial candidate speaks at AFP meeting
The Dorchester Star, May 28, 2010
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Murphy may have gone where no politician has gone before during his May 24 remarks to the Mid-Shore chapter of Americans for Prosperity.
Talkradio 680 AM WCBM with Sean and Frank
May 24, 2010. Listen to the interview.
Brian Murphy: From Trader to Baker
Businessweek, May 20, 2010
For more than a decade, Brian Murphy spent six days a week trading commodities like electricity and natural gas—and even weather derivatives. Working his way up at Constellation Energy Group (CEG) in Baltimore, he was, by the age of 30, overseeing a group that brought in $4 billion in annual revenue.
Rival blasts Md. GOP for backing Ehrlich
The Washington Post, May 19, 2010
Brian Murphy, a long-shot Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, is crying foul over a procedural move that effectively throws the support of the state and national GOP behind former governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) months before the primary takes place.
Murphy upset at 'tone deaf' Maryland GOP
The Baltimore Examiner, May 18, 2010
The "other" candidate in Maryland's Republican primary for governor doesn't mince words when describing his feelings toward the decision to waive a national Republican Party rule and allow the national GOP to inject money into the Maryland governor's race.
Political change far off in Maryland
Carroll County Times, May 9, 2010
All those tea party activists and conservative Republicans in Carroll who are cheering Bob Ehrlich's bid to unseat Martin O'Malley must have pretty short memories since it wasn't that long ago that many of these same people were blasting Ehrlich for his tax and spend policies, expansion of government and defection from core Republican principles.
Brian Murphy gets a dog, and maybe a friend
MarylandReporter.com, May 14, 2010
Baking Up A Miracle
The Wharton Magazine, April 2010
Can a new high-end bakery help save a run-down island out in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay? Brian Murphy, WG'08, believes it can. He also knows it won't be easy.
Businessman Brian Murphy enters GOP primary race for Md. governor
Washington Post, April 17, 2010
Brian Murphy, a political newcomer from Montgomery County, filed papers Friday for a long-shot bid for Maryland governor, casting himself as a Republican with more business acumen than Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. , who is seeking to win his old job back. read more
Chevy Chase man plans to run against O'Malley for governor
The Gazette, April 7, 2010
A 33-year-old Chevy Chase resident has entered the Republican primary for governor, but Brian Murphy said his campaign is not in competition against Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.
"I don't have a beef with the former governor. I have a beef with the current governor," Murphy said Tuesday. "I don't want the current governor to be the current governor next year."
Former GOP chairman backs long-shot Ehrlich rival
The Washington Post, April 6, 2010
"It's time that we bring in some new blood," Pelura told reporters who attended a Murphy press availability outside the State House in Annapolis. "It's time we not keep relying on the career politicians."
Political newcomer says he's in GOP primary for Md. governor to stay
The Washington Post, March 29, 2010
If, as expected, former governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. announces in coming days that he is running again, he apparently won't have the Republican field to himself.
Political newcomer Brian Murphy -- or more accurately, Murphy's campaign manager -- called Monday to let us know that he is out there as well and won't be deterred by Ehrlich's entrance into the race.
Candidate profile: Meet Brian Murphy for Maryland Governor
The Baltimore Examiner, March 28, 2010
Political newcomer Brian Murphy is running for Maryland’s top spot, once again creating the potential for a contested Republican primary. One theme kept emerging during our interview, and it was reinforced when I viewed his campaign website - credibility.
Ten Questions: Brian Murphy
"Red Maryland," February 9, 2010
We're starting a new feature here at RedMaryland, where we ask Maryland Republican candidates and leaders ten questions about their races, ideology, politics, etc., and we run their answers. This feature is cleverly named: Ten Questions. First up.....Brian Murphy:
A Revitalization Layered in Tradition.
The Washington Post, November 29, 2009
Bakery focusing on official Md. cake gives hope to fading Smith Island, where dessert originated.
SMITH ISLAND BAKING COMPANY: AN ICON FOR THE DECADE UPON US?
"Jessica Knows," January 3, 2010
The man behind the business? Not a Smith Island native, but with family connections to the Eastern Shore, Brian Murphy, a former commodities trader turned investment firm founder, is responsible. And it sounds like he's another conscious capitalist.
