In 2001 he was mentioned as a potential candidate for the leadership of the New Brunswick Liberal Party, but dropped out after forming an early campaign team. He supported Shawn Graham, the eventual winner.
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2003 election, the only Liberal to win a seat in Moncton. He was named as opposition critic for the Department of Family and Community Services and has been a leading critic of the government of Bernard Lord.
He is often mentioned as a leading successor to Graham for the leadership of the party.
Murphy said that would not be too difficult for Saint Mary's since the university creates a seating capacity of close to 10,000 for national semifinal football games.
Murphy said it is far too soon to print tickets and that all negotiations are preliminary.
However, MonctonpoliticianMikeMurphy waded into the CFL debate last spring, boasting the NewBrunswick city might be a better fit for the league than Halifax.
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