Press Releases
Sarah Palin RoboCall Headlines Murphy Campaign's Pre-Primary Get Out The Vote Campaign
Crofton, Maryland (September 13, 2010) – Today, the Brian Murphy for Governor campaign announced they will cap off their Get Out The Vote campaign with a RoboCall from Governor Sarah Palin (click here to hear the message). The calls will be made to the nearly 260,000 voters most likely to participate in tomorrow's Republican Primary.
Murphy Campaign Holds "Refuse to Settle Rally"; Pelura and Gardner Join Murphy and Ryman to Thank Supporters
Crofton, Maryland (September 13, 2010) – Last evening, the Brian Murphy for Governor campaign wrapped up the "Refuse to Settle" State Tour with a Rally in Edgewater. Well over 100 enthusiastic supporters braved the rain and cold to come from across the state to cheer Murphy, his running mate, Mike Ryman, and their wives on to victory. Former MD GOP Chairman Jim Pelura served as MC, and National Black Pro-Life Union President Day Gardner also addressed the crowd on Murphy's behalf. Murphy has been endorsed by the National Black Pro-Life Union.
Candidate Murphy Calls GOP Leader’s Lack of Principle “Disgusting”; Concludes Lack of Principle is the Disease which has kept Maryland GOP Irrelevant for 100 Years
Crofton, Maryland (September 8, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland, while a guest on Talk Radio's Sean and Frank Show (link) commented on a recently released YouTube video featuring Maryland GOP Chairman, Audrey Scott. In the video, Scott was asked, "Principle over Party, or Party over Principle?” In response, Scott adamantly stated she puts 'Party before everything.' (link)
Brian Murphy for Governor Campaign Launches TV Ads and "Refuse to Settle" State Tour"
Crofton, Maryland (September 3, 2010) – Today, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, will launch a statewide TV campaign and the "Refuse to Settle" State Tour. The TV campaign and the tour will both lead up to the September 14th Primary.
Murphy Calls Ehrlich's Change in Heart on Early Voting "Nothing more than an opportunistic about-face by a career politician"
Crofton, Maryland (August 31, 2010) – "My opponent is more interested in being Governor than in actually governing. On every major issue he switches his stance depending on the audience. His latest change in heart, this time regarding early voting, is nothing more than an opportunistic about-face by a career politician. Before he was opposed to it, but now that our campaign is gaining ground, he supports it. Maryland needs a Governor who is consistent, who has conviction, and who will lead."
Murphy Tells ABC News Republicans Don’t Have to Settle, Washington Post’s Cillizza Refuses to Rule out Murphy Victory
August 30, 2010 – Today, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, and Joe Miller, Republican Candidate for US Senate from Alaska, had a joint interview on ABC News TOPLINE (click here for link). Murphy’s opponent is RNC-backed, former Governor Robert Ehrlich, while Joe Miller is on the brink of upsetting incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski. Although both Murphy and Miller were shut out by the party establishment, both have received Governor Sarah Palin’s endorsement.
Murphy Campaign Announces Next Upcoming Illegal Immigration Forums in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County
Crofton, Maryland (August 25, 2010) – Last night, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, and Maryland law enforcement stalwart, Frederick Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, held their second townhall on illegal immigration at the Rockville American Legion in Montgomery County.
Murphy and Jenkins Hold First Townhall on Illegal Immigration; Announce Details For Next Event
Frederick, Maryland (August 20, 2010) – This past evening, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, Mike Ryman, Candidate for Lt Governor, and Maryland law enforcement stalwart, Frederick Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, held their first townhall on illegal immigration.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Murphy and Frederick Sheriff Chuck Jenkins Announce Statewide Tour to Discuss Illegal Immigration
Crofton, Maryland (August 13, 2010) – Today, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, and Maryland illegal immigration stalwart, Frederick Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, announced their plans to conduct a statewide, townhall-style tour to address illegal immigration in Maryland.
Murphy Accepts Invitation to Debate Ehrlich on WMAL; Ehrlich Reacts by Running from Murphy and Challenging O'Malley to Debate
Crofton, Maryland (August 12, 2010) – On Tuesday, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, accepted WMAL's Bryan Nehman and Fred Grandy's offer to debate his primary opponent, Bob Ehrlich, on their top-rated radio show. Today, Ehrlich replied by attempting to sidestep Murphy and the Republican party by challenging O'Malley to a series of debates before next month's Primary.
MURPHY REPLIES TO EHRLICH’S DISMISSAL OF CORE REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLE
Crofton, Maryland (August 5, 2010) – Yesterday, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, received the endorsement of Governor Sarah Palin. Bob Ehrlich, Murphy’s opponent, replied to the endorsement with a statement confirming Ehrlich’s intention to distance himself from Republican voters and Republican ideals.
GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN ENDORSES MURPHY FOR GOVERNOR; SOLIDIFIES MARYLAND GOVERNOR’S RACE ON NATIONAL STAGE
Wasilla, Alaska and Crofton, Maryland (August 4, 2010) – Today, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, received the endorsement of Governor Sarah Palin.
FORMER MD GOP CHAIRMAN JIM PELURA AND ATR PRESIDENT GROVER NORQUIST SPEAK ON BEHALF OF BRIAN MURPHY, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
Crofton, Maryland (August 2, 2010) – Yesterday, Jim Pelura, former state chairman of the Maryland Republican Party, and his wife, Marianne, held their fourth annual "Picnic Under a Tent" in Davidsonville, to benefit Republican gubernatorial candidate, Brian Murphy.
MURPHY PLEDGES TO MAKE MARYLAND A “SHALL ISSUE” STATE; RECEIVES ENDORSEMENTS FROM KEY 2ND AMENDMENT ADVOCATES
Crofton, Maryland (July 28, 2010) – Today, Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, pledged to use his executive authority as Governor to support the issuance of conceal carry handgun permits to law-abiding Maryland citizens for self-defense purposes. Currently, Maryland is one of the most restrictive states in the country when it comes to 2nd Amendment freedoms.
Candidate Murphy Renews Pledge to Enforce Maryland Immigration Laws, Including Program 287(g); Gains the Support of Frederick Sheriff Chuck Jenkins
Crofton, Maryland (July 14, 2010) – ...today, Murphy announced his support for statewide participation in Program 287(g). With this announcement, Murphy gained the support of Frederick Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, the only law enforcement official in Maryland to participate in 287(g).
Brian Murphy Announces Mike Ryman, Former Federal and Congressional Government Inspector, as Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Crofton, Maryland (July 6, 2010) – Today, the Murphy for Maryland campaign announced that Mr. Mike Ryman has been selected to be Brian Murphy’s candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. In making this announcement, Brian Murphy provided the following statement:
Murphy To Announce Former Federal and Congressional Government Inspector As Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Crofton, Maryland (July 2, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, will announce his candidate for Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday, July 6th, at 11:00 a.m. at Murphy for Maryland Headquarters, 2145 Priest Bridge Drive, Unit #17, Crofton, MD 21114.
Murphy Receives Endorsement from Chairman of Nation’s Largest Political Organization of Independent Voters
New York, New York and Crofton, Maryland (June 30, 2010) – Frank MacKay, Chairman of the Independence Party of America (IPA), today announced his endorsement of Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland. The IPA is America’s voice of independence, with more than 412,000 members in the New York affiliate alone. The IPA focuses primarily on fiscal responsibility, and does not take a stand on social issues.
Supreme Court Confirms States Must Consider 2nd Amendment When Crafting Legislation
Crofton, Maryland (June 28, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, today announced his support of the 2nd Amendment and of the Supreme Court’s ruling in McDonald vs. Chicago. In today’s historic ruling, the Supreme Court confirmed state and local laws may not supercede the Bill of Rights.
New Murphy Poll Suggests Maryland Voters Willing to “Shop Around” Before November Gubernatorial Election
Crofton, Maryland (June 17, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican Candidate for Governor of Maryland, today released polling data which confirmed the possibility of an upset victory in November.
Californians and Virginians Send Clear Signal to Establishment: Select Businesspeople
Whitman and Fiorina Win Primaries in California; Fimian wins in Virginia
Crofton, Maryland (June 9, 2010) – In yesterday’s California primaries, Californians sent a clear signal by selecting Meg Whitman as the nominee for Governor and Carly Fiorina as the nominee for U.S. Senate. Whitman and Fiorina are businesspeople, not politicians, and have promised to apply business principles to address California’s budget crisis.
In Virginia, Keith Fimian, a businessman who has never held public office, handily won the primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Murphy Outlines Three-Year Plan to Eliminate Maryland’s Corporate Income Tax
Proposes Reductions in Personal Income Tax
Crofton, Maryland (June 8, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, continues to propose solutions to grow Maryland’s economy. Today he laid out a proposal to eliminate Maryland’s high 8.25 percent corporate income tax. In spite of Maryland’s ideal location and talented workforce, unemployment remains at record levels. Murphy sees the state’s high taxes and anti-business environment as the causes.
Murphy Pledges to Cap Property Tax Increases: Joins New Jersey Governor Christie and New York Gubernatorial Candidate Cuomo in Effort to Control Spending
Crofton, Maryland (June 4, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, today pledged his support for capping Maryland’s yearly property taxes increases. Murphy supports capping property tax increases at the rate of inflation, similar to New Jersey Governor Christie’s CAP 2.5 Initiative. Murphy joins Governor Christie (R) and New York Gubernatorial candidate Cuomo (D) in a bipartisan effort to ease the economic uncertainty that ever-increasing property taxes cause.
Murphy to Governor O’Malley: “Have Faith in Entrepreneurs”
Crofton, Maryland (June 3, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, calls Governor O’Malley’s InvestMaryland Program nothing more than a continuation of the failed policies of the past. Under the plan, Maryland would auction $100 million in tax credits, essentially borrowing money from the future, to fund investment in startup life science companies. Murphy calls this a state-level adoption of failed federal stimulus policies.
Murphy Pledges Not to Raise Taxes: Challenges Ehrlich and O’Malley to Join Him
Crofton, Maryland (June 1, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, today reaffirmed his commitment not to raise taxes. He also challenged Bob Ehrlich and Martin O’Malley to do the same.
Murphy Supports Increased Regulations at Abortion Facilities to Protect Women’s Health
Baltimore, Maryland (May 31, 2010) – On Tuesday, June 1, Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, will stand with members of the pro-life community as they mourn the death of a young woman following a botched abortion in 2006 -- and call for the revocation of the abortionist’s medical license.
Maryland Governor's Race: Candidate Murphy Supports Arizona's Immigration Bill
Crofton, Maryland (May 27, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, said today that he supports the new Arizona immigration bill and the enforcement of immigration laws in Maryland.
Maryland Could Be Next for An Anti-Incumbent Sweep
Chevy Chase, Maryland (May 19, 2010) – Yesterday's election results in U.S. Senate races in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Arkansas confirm America's dissatisfaction with the political establishment.
Gubernatorial Candidate, Brian Murphy, Accuses Maryland GOP of Being Tone Deaf
Chevy Chase, Maryland (May 18, 2010) – Brian Murphy, Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland, today strongly criticized the Maryland Republican leadership for exercising a rare clause to fund Bob Ehrlich’s primary candidacy for governor – before Ehrlich has even filed for office. This unusual move may enable Ehrlich to receive upward of $1 million from the Republican National Committee (RNC) to use in his primary bid against entrepreneur Brian Murphy. Ehrlich will face Murphy in the Republican Primary on September 14.
Murphy to Run for State Governor
Chevy Chase, Maryland (January 21, 2010) – Today, Brian Murphy of Chevy Chase announced his candidacy for Governor of Maryland. Murphy is the President of the Plimhimmon Group, an investment firm, which has received national media attention for its first investment, The Smith Island Baking Company. Although Murphy has spent his entire career in the private sector, he is passionate about creating opportunities for all Marylanders.
